Oliver Villanueva
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Skilled camera operator equipped with technical abilities, creative eye for detail and industry experience. Enhances projects by taking clean video with minimal reshoot and consistently matching directors' vision. Manages time well to stay on-schedule with both studio and remote shoots. Skilled at configuring and operating cameras with the best angles and proper lighting to achieve the director's desired look and feel. Knowledgeable about editing and directing processes and skilled with FCPX & Adobe Creative Suite.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director/Videographer/Editor
Play 2 Win Entertainment
04.2017 - Current
- Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
- Met with department heads to translate goals from concept to completion.
- Mentored team members in learning and adopting creative leadership skills.
- Generated and presented new ideas, insights and thought leadership at industry events and conferences.
- Supported projects by developing and producing promotional content such as trailers and commercials.
- Pitched ideas, developed concepts and produced online content to develop brand content.
- Planned shoots, scheduled talent and oversaw set up for filming.
- Completed all post-production tasks, including quality assurance reviews, editing videos and adding graphics.
- Coordinated creation and execution of programming elements by effectively liaising with different departments and personnel.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Collaborated with specialists, producers and designers to produce original video content.
- Converted videos to various formats for website postings, supporting visual communications efforts.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Recommended new equipment to improve audio, video and presentation capabilities.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Resolved exposure, movement and other variable issues.
- Designed graphics for studio productions.
Sound Assistant/Playback Operator
TRL Productions
06.2016 - Current
- Operated mics and recorders and maintained accurate sound reports, communicating issues to supervisor.
- Prepared audio-visual equipment for special events.
- Calibrated residential and commercial audio and visual equipment and mounted devices to achieve quality and performance targets.
- Maintained strong working knowledge of various types of audio equipment, digital and analog mixing systems and wireless microphones.
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment and performed minor maintenance.
- Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
- Rotated among various workstations, performing work necessary to meet production needs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Creative Director
Soul Cre8tive Production
02.2016 - Current
- Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
- Met with department heads to translate goals from concept to completion.
- Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
- Mentored team members in learning and adopting creative leadership skills.
- Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
- Acted as digital brand champion, delivering compelling and consistent brand narrative across channels.
- Engaged with clients to gather project information and uncover challenges.
- Developed budget and negotiated contracts and quotes to ensure projects were completed within financial constraints.
- Edited video using Vimeo, Adobe and YouTube Video Editor.
- Created high-quality compositions on camera using various tools.
- Developed plans for aspects of shoots such as cameras required, optimal angles and lighting needs.
- Brainstormed with production team to generate new ideas.
- Managed lighting, location, sound and camera setup.
- Learned and implemented script, shot and location plans.
- Coordinated post-production and editing activities for footage.
- Composed shots with attention to lighting and frame to engage viewers.
- Assessed and improved existing lighting and proposed composition of each shot.
- Built, organized and maintained video and audio inventory.
- Managed crew of more than 10 production personnel.
- Reviewed shooting script and raw material to determine scene value.
- Worked with director and understand vision and look of each shoot.
- Transported and prepared equipment for shoots.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Checked scripts for relevant information and to plan camera operation.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
Videographer/Dance Instructor
Pulse Dance Works Inc.
08.2010 - Current
- Instructed groups of individual and coupled dancers in different dance styles.
- Assessed dancer strengths and developed choreography to highlight talent.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Selected age-appropriate music and maintained up-to-date knowledge of students' favorite music to incorporate into lessons.
- Maintained effective working relationships with staff members, students and parents.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Converted videos to various formats for website postings, supporting visual communications efforts.
- Handled technical setup of lighting and sound for each shot.
- Leveraged digital visual effects, motion graphics and compositing applications to create video content.
- Secured and organized projects and footage using standardized practices.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Resolved exposure, movement and other variable issues.
- Designed graphics for studio productions.
Associate Producer
Naija Wives of Toronto
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored quality of content and set editorial direction for each new piece.
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
- Adjusted positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting.
- Tested, maintained and cleaned camera and lighting equipment to ensure proper working order for shooting.
- Properly edited all raw footage before broadcasting footage on television.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Controlled lighting, filter factors and camera distances to meet shot targets.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Achieved specific results by selecting equipment and lenses.
- Administered editing capabilities in terms of pacing, music sensibility and graphics.
- Employed various camera techniques to convey intended aesthetics.
- Set up shots and camera settings quickly and effectively.
- Recruited and assigned photographers to specific projects, monitoring tasks and duties.
- Oversaw technical decisions regarding lighting, composition and blocking to successfully meet project vision.
- Reviewed and assessed footage to check for quality assurance.
- Creatively shot projects using interesting angles.
- Controlled, manipulated and analyzed natural and artificial light conditions.
Videographer/Editor
PKG Carry Goods
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
- Met with department heads to translate goals from concept to completion.
- Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
- Edited captured video to tell concise, visually pleasing stories or relay video messages.
- Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
- Directed video participants to capture specific activities and events.
- Converted videos to various formats for website postings, supporting visual communications efforts.
- Configured shots based on daily needs, weather and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
Camera Operator/DOP
Potential Films Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
- Captured events through video and still shot cameras.
- Adjusted positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting.
- Tested, maintained and cleaned camera and lighting equipment to ensure proper working order for shooting.
- Conferred with directors, sound and lighting technicians and other crew members to determine shots and discuss assignments.
- Conferred with directors and crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects and camera movements.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Controlled lighting, filter factors and camera distances to meet shot targets.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Communicated with directors and other crew members to discuss filming sequences, desired effects and lighting requirements.
- Helped prepare sets and set up equipment for in-studio filming.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
- Checked scripts for relevant information and to plan camera operation.
Camera Operator
Vision News Paper
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Prepared cameras and tested angles and camera movements to capture quality footage
- Captured through video and still shot cameras.
- Adjusted positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting.
- Tested, maintained and cleaned camera and lighting equipment to ensure proper working order for shooting.
- Conferred with directors, sound and lighting technicians and other crew members to determine shots and discuss assignments.
- Conferred with directors and crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects and camera movements.
- Handled camera setups, angles and movement following cues.
- Operated cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising or motion pictures.
- Planned, set up and completed live shots.
- Controlled lighting, filter factors and camera distances to meet shot targets.
- Composed and framed shots using camera settings and other technical aspects to achieve director requested results.
- Arranged cameras, audio and lighting equipment for filming.
- Viewed sets and locations to determine filming and lighting needs.
Education
Apprenticeship - Film Production
TRL Productions
03.2016
Graduate Certificate - Screen Printing A-Z
Vastex International
03.2012
High School Diploma -
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.1998
Skills
- Design Background
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Shot Composition
- Live Shot Setup
- Film and Lighting Requirements
- Managing Angles
- Shot Preparation
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
Timeline
Videographer/Editor
PKG Carry Goods
02.2023 - 03.2023
Associate Producer
Naija Wives of Toronto
10.2022 - 04.2023
Camera Operator/DOP
Potential Films Inc.
06.2017 - 03.2022
Creative Director/Videographer/Editor
Play 2 Win Entertainment
04.2017 - Current
Sound Assistant/Playback Operator
TRL Productions
06.2016 - Current
Camera Operator
Vision News Paper
04.2016 - 09.2016
Creative Director
Soul Cre8tive Production
02.2016 - Current
Videographer/Dance Instructor
Pulse Dance Works Inc.
08.2010 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Screen Printing A-Z
Vastex International
High School Diploma -
Albert Campbell Collegiate Institute
Apprenticeship - Film Production
TRL Productions
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