PAUL BRENNO
Experienced, award winning Director of Photography, Producer/Editor
Minot, ND 701-509-3580 paulisphotoman@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Award-winning, experienced Director of Photography/Photojournalist & Creative Serv... [ more] PAUL BRENNO
Experienced, award winning Director of Photography, Producer/Editor
Minot, ND 701-509-3580 paulisphotoman@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Award-winning, experienced Director of Photography/Photojournalist & Creative Services Producer/Editor
* 7+ years directing photography on award winning 1/2 hour productions, including documentaries, television pilots to commercials
* 3+ years skilled Photojournalist/Editor on news packages/feature segments
* Advanced expertise in lighting & photography, including on-location to studio; extensive knowledge of linear and non-linear editing
* 7+ years a Creative Services Producer/Editor
* Commercial Announcer (audio file available)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PHOTOGRAPHER (EVENING/WEEKEND) PT
KXMC-TV, Minot, ND Current position
* Photographed news and sports for nightly broadcasts
* Studio camera/Floor Director
* Upkeep of camera/station vehicle
CHIEF VIDEOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
KWHD-TV, Denver CO: 2008-2009
* Photojournalist on weekly news magazine show " Keeping It Real: Walking the Halls of CO High Schools "
* Photographed 3-5 min natural sound segments
* Collaborated with staff producers, editors & host on story content, development
* Initiating our 16:9 format for each feature segment, lit 3 point film-style lighting, photographed accompanying b-roll
* Conducted interviews in the field for KiR TV feature segments
* Chief Photojournalist/Director of Photography on award winning documentaries to local television pilots for local & regional clientele.
* Lead Photographer/Camera Operator on multi-camera productions, including informercials to talk shows
PHOTOJOURNALIST/EDITOR
KOAA-TV, Colorado Springs/Pueblo, CO: 2007-2008
* Photographed/edited daily news covering general assignment to breaking news
* Responsible for on-scene Live truck operation
* Maintained daily upkeep of camera/audio to lighting gear and assigned vehicle
* FTP'd edited packages to vo's to control room for daily broadcasts
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/ASSISTANT EDITOR
James Dugan Productions, Sioux Falls, SD 2006-2007
* Directed photography/lighting for the 2007 season of a weekly regional home show " Home Ideas TV ".
* Photographed film-style interviews with builders, home designers to home-owners, then photographed b-roll for each featured segment.
* Supervised photography on commercials, corporate videos to promos and other long form productions
* Assisted editor on feature segments, creating rough cuts to lead editor
PHOTOGRAPHER/PHOTOJOURNALIST
KRQE-TV, Albuquerque, N.M. 2005-2006
* Responsible for photographing news packages to vo's or daily broadcasts
* Teamed with staff reporters, collaborating on story packages to breaking news
* Trained in F.L.I.R. aerial photography
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHER
Crozier & Henderson Productions, Houston, TX 2004-2005
* Directed photography and directed host/reporter for " Hot on Houston " , 1/2 hour weekly home-lifestyle programs during 2004-2005 season
* Collaborated daily with hosts/producers/editors
* Utilized 3 point film-style lighting for client interviews
* Directed/DP'd commercials, promos and teases for upcoming shows
* Responsible for raw footage being sent to editors on a daily basis
* Daily upkeep on camera/lighting equipment, plus company production van
(Online Links)
#1 " Why Apply for College: Parent Challenges " web-series HD Director of Photography
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IjEtPdfqWU&feature=relmfu
#2 COMMERCIAL REEL: PRODUCER/DP/EDITOR:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtfZCX4X68
#3 COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVER REEL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIoMiEL3QBU&list=HL1337479452&feature=mh_lolz
#4 " Keeping it Real " KWHD-TV Denver: Director of Photography/Field Producer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZpbqGZ9GtM&feature=plcp
#5) The Late Show with David Letterman " Biff Henderson's America " Director of Photography
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aHMcDB-ws0&lcor=1&email=comment_received&lc=ODPk0j_EXKux7QH9W2qH8kyhxMs1eWQN1NNjBTYgqgc&lch=email&feature=email
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2009 Telly Award-Bronze, Best Kids Program: Director of Photography/Photojournalist "; Keeping it Real " Episode #38
2009 CBA Award of Excellence, Best Public Affairs Program: " CO Foster Care Documentary ": Director of Photography
1998 The Late Show with David Letterman-Biff Henderson’s America ": Director of Photography
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- M.W.R./Physical Conditional Instructor; U.S. Air Force: Rimini AFD, Italy & Lackland AFB, San Antonio; Active Duty 1989-1993
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts; Film & Video Production: Montana State University-Bozeman 1995-1997
Minot State University; Broadcasting Program, 1987-88, 1993-94
EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY:
HD/SD CAMERAS:
- Sony PMW-EX3 & EX1 HD
- Panasonic P2 HD HPX370P
- Panasonic P2 AG-HXV200
- Panasonic SPX-800 P50 P2
- Go Pro
- Steadicam Merlin
LIGHTING:
- Arri & Lowell field lighting kits, Daylight HMI's to Kino Flos
- Grip truck
NON-LINEAR EDITING:
- Final Cut Pro, Avid, Media 100, Leich Velocity
- Adobe After Effects CS5/Photoshop
- Motion Graphics
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Blaine Howerton: Owner/President; YGHD-TV, Denver CO 720-255-1640
Bonnie Bange; Producer/Editor; Denver CO 303-470-8199
Pam Preston, Writer/Producer, Milton, DE 302-684-1650
Kurt Lane, Director of Photography/Producer, Houston TX 713-927-3519
Greg Gurule, Anchor/Reporter, Sante Fe, NM 505-919-9890
Kendall Lamar; Host/Reporter/TV Personality: KWHD-TV, Denver CO: 303-808-8813
Matt Fern, Writer/Director, Bismarck ND 701-391-2162 | | | | Member Since: August 4th 2008 Location: Minot NORTH DAKOTA | | | | |
| | | | | | salary infoby Paul Brenno 2 years agoI am looking into info on salary. I have over 10 years experience, am interviewing with a company next week. What salary range should I be at, with my 10 yrs and awards I've won ( ) thanks | Re: salary info
by Paul Brenno 2 years ago
I indeed have seriously considered cost of living, that's what I'm basing my information on....cityrating.com has also been a good source of curent information on the Nashville market. I'm trying to d
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| | | |  | Photojournalist/Editor Salary???by Jody Powers 3 years agoI'm currently in Midland, TX as a photojournalist full-time, and I am potentially going to take a job offer in Austin, TX. The average range of a photographer's salary in this market ranges from $18k- | Re: Photojournalist/Editor Salary???
by Paul Brenno 3 years ago
I read your post and thought I'd way in....right now, in this economy, any job that is in your field is a blessing !!! I'm a DP Videographer and Editor, have been in the biz now for 10 yrs, but was la
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| | | | | DP/Videographer & Editor seeking FT workby Paul Brenno 3 years agoHello, my name is Paul Brenno, I'm a DP Videographer & Editor with 15 yrs professional experience. I am seeking fulltime work at video production company or production dept. I've DP'd Edited a wide ra | | | | |
| | | | | DP/Videographer/Editor looking for FT workby Paul Brenno 3 years agoI'm seeking fulltime work after being laid off. I'm a DP Videographer Editor and Commercial Producer. I've been in the biz now for over 10 years and seeking to make a permanent move to a city, prefera | | | | |
| | | | | DP/Producer/Editor seeking fulltime workby Paul Brenno 4 years agoI'm a DP Cinematographer, Photographer Editor, Commercial Producer. I'm seeking fulltime work at a video production company or department in Minneapolis, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix to Nashvi | | | | |
| | | |  | Quicktime encode to wmv for websiteby Steve Rausch 5 years agoThis one I can not figure out. I have a 1:35 video in Final Cut that needs to be posted to the web. Client wants both QT and Windows Media. I can export the quicktime file no problem. When trying to e | | | | |
| | | | | clips organizing on AG-HVX 200 P2by Paul Brenno 5 years agoAm currently shooting on the AG-HVX200 P2. Shooting and playback are normal in camera, but when transferring footage to computer for logging and editing, all clips are scattered, not in the order I sh | Re: clips organizing on AG-HVX 200 P2
by Paul Brenno 5 years ago
George, not sure if you'll get this response (I'm new), but you may very well be right in checking time date in FCP. I don't edit, I primarily shoot, but will pass that info along to my boss. The prob
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