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Sean Dolan
23-31 Steinway St, Apt 2, Astoria, NY 11105 • (302) 757-1291 • seandolan715@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Cinematographer with a passion for camerawork that intrigues, editing that engages, and storytelling that resonates. Video producer with a positive disposition and an enthusiasm for the process of making top-notch video journalism happen. Passionate for new experiences, eager to go the extra mile, ready to work.
SKILLS
Production
- Adobe Premiere, Prelude, After Effects, Audition, Creative Cloud Suite
- Expertise with Canon C300, Canon C100, Sony FS7, Canon and Sony DSLRs, DJI Drones and OSMO
- Steadicam systems, lighting techniques, audio mixing, color correction
People
- Communication and collaboration, readiness and willingness to work with anyone
- Adaptable to any work environment or workflow
- Eagerness to learn from others and push beyond personal limits
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Sports Illustrated New York, NY Video Producer September 2017 – Present
o Executes production responsibilities as needed across Sports Illustrated video platforms
- Shoots, edits and produces feature content for social and digital publication on si.com and si.tv
- Researches and pitches video stories, often in conjunction with Sports Illustrated digital/print teams
- Communicates between production coordinators, freelancers, and senior producers to execute pieces
o As SI Now Associate Producer:
- Prepared show assets including still images, video clips, audio clips, graphic elements and social media content
- Coordinated between show-runners, hosts and producers on tight daily deadlines
- Edited studio pre-and post-tape interviews for prompt turnaround in upcoming shows
- Assisted as needed with studio show production
Fly on the Wall Productions Brooklyn, NY Producer June 2013 – May 2017
o Lead shooter and lead editor on designated video pieces
- Director of Photography and Lead Editor on company’s feature-length documentary film, For the Sake of the Children
- Performed tasks as needed in every stage of post-production, including editing, color correction, and audio mixing
- Communicated with clients and freelancers to plan, organize, and execute projects
o As Intern/Production Assistant:
- Created and took ownership of company’s media management practices
- Assisted editors, shooters and company principles as needed
- Logged footage promptly and thoroughly as directed
Do You Dance, Ms. Parker? Brooklyn, NY Director of Photography - independent project March 2017 – December 2017
- Narrative short film about an author who idolizes Dorothy Parker
- Coordinates and collaborates with Director and Producer to achieve film aesthetics
- Works with Producer to arrange and acquire necessary production equipment
- Manages production assistants on set
- Edits in collaboration with Director
The Limits of My World Brooklyn, NY Assistant Editor - independent project May 2016 – January 2017
- Feature-length documentary about Director’s autistic brother
- Logged footage as directed to organize and streamline editing process for director
- Communicated with Director to ensure deadlines were met and footage was properly prioritized
- Offered feedback and notes on editing decisions in collaboration with director
EDUCATION
Elon University ‘13
Bachelor of Arts: Media Arts and Entertainment
Minor: History