Joseph Skinner

Summary

Trained and experienced in all fundamental components of visual storytelling using the Adobe Cloud Suite and other tools. Experience in using 3D and 2D graphics with After Effects and Adobe Photoshop. Wrote, Filmed, Directed, Produced and Edited a short film. 

Skills

Adobe Premiere | Adobe Photoshop | Video Editing | Audio Editing | Ingesting Footage | Color Grading | Color Correction | Videography | Direct Talent | Lighting | Interviewing | Content Creation 

Education

Xavier University, Ohio; Bachelor of Arts, Digital Innovation Film and Television (DIFT), 2020

Awards

2021 Student Production Emmy award winner from the National Academy of Television and Arts and Science for Audio & Sound for the original creation and self-produced short film Stress.

Professional Experience

American Resilience Project – Northampton, MA: Associate Editor (2022-Present)

• Postproduction of films and podcasts intended to influence policymakers, business leaders and citizens.

• Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks.

• Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.

Atlantic Soccer Media Group (ASMG) – Atlanta, GA: Videographer (2021-Present)

• Compose and frame live shots for the semi-professional United Premier Soccer League.

• Collaborate with production team during live events regarding camera options.

The Howard School – Atlanta, GA: Editor for promotional interview videos. (2022-2024)

• Collaborated with clients to facilitate video production requirements and deliverables.

• Preformed preproduction work such as scouting locations, writing, and scheduling.

• Prepared production's lighting, audio, scenery and directing talent for the filming.

• Utilized own Adobe software, video and audio equipment for film production.

Thibodeau Media Group – Annapolis, MD:  Edited video content for other businesses for various projects such as pitch decks, training videos, promotional videos and demos. Project: Pivot Prom Promo (2023)

• Enhanced the quality of the video through color grading.

• Adjusted audio levels of the music and interviewees.

• Edited together the interviews and the B-Rolls for the project.

• Fixed visual errors in footage through color correction.

Katz Broadcasting LLC – Atlanta, GA: Multicasting network media company that owns several television networks each targeted to entertain a specific demographic. Creative Department Intern (2019)

• Assembled and edited video and audio files to create promos.

• Improved visuals of the promo through color grading.

• Coordinated scriptwriting and directed talent for promos which aired on cable television.