Shannon McCabe
Wellington,Oriental Bay
Summary
Proficient in managing tasks and adhering to deadlines while working a flexible schedule. Experience operating professional video cameras during live productions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Camera Operator
Broad Media
Wellington
08.2023 - Current
- Set up and operated remote cameras for conference video feeds.
- Calculated proper lighting, shutter angles, camera distances and shot factors.
- Troubleshot any issues with camera or recording equipment
- Liaised with other camera operators to share trouble-shooting solutions.
Camrea Trainee
After The Party
Wellington
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Set up equipment for inside and outside shots in a variety of locations and weather conditions.
- Managed daily tasks and assignments with both Camera A and Camera B team members. This included managing batteries and charging for all associated equipment as well as taking care of all personal needs of the team ie. coffees, food, extra clothing and comfort etc.
- Communicated with camera team to achieve desired results.
- Took care of daily cleaning, organising and powering the camera truck as well as keeping inventory of all equipment.
- Moved and set up equipment ie. 1st AC monitors between set ups for multiple camera teams to the personal preferences of each 1st AC
Editor
The Ugly Club (Video Game)
Wellington
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Created theatrical trailers for this locally made video game by Aspic Studios that went on to win the Student Slice award at the New Zealand Game Awards 2023.
- Worked tight deadlines independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple gameplay footage play-throughs and storylines.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value, and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
Content Creator
Just The Tip (Fringe Festival Show 2023)
Wellington
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
- Storyboarded, shot, and edited trailers and promotional stills to fulfill a brief.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Worked with talent to create a comfortable and productive working environment
- Communicated effectively throughout the process with the theatre production's director in order to achieve the best result
Grip Assistant/Camera Assistant
Ave Marie
Wellington
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Built and maintained camera rigs and equipment to align with filming needs.
- Helped set up for shots according to production schedules, weather, and lighting conditions and available equipment.
- Worked more or less as a 2nd Assistant Camera; slated shots, helped change lenses, managed batteries and charging.
- Helped set up dolly, lights and stands as well as moving equipment between set ups.
- Communicated with both camera team and grip/lighting team in order to assist wherever I was most needed
Education
Diploma - Screen Production
Whitireia, Weltec
Wellington, NZ08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Film And Communication, Classics
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ05.2020
Skills
- Camera Maintenance
- On-Set Cues
- Editing Abilities (Avid Media Maker, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools)
- Task Prioritization
- Setting up Equipment
- Arri Brand Camera Expertise
Additional Information
Full driver's licence with experience driving both manual and automatic. Also drove passenger vans for almost a year as a job in 2021.
Timeline
Camera Operator
Broad Media
08.2023 - Current
Editor
The Ugly Club (Video Game)
08.2023 - 08.2023
Camrea Trainee
After The Party
03.2023 - 07.2023
Content Creator
Just The Tip (Fringe Festival Show 2023)
02.2023 - 03.2023
Grip Assistant/Camera Assistant
Ave Marie
11.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma - Screen Production
Whitireia, Weltec
Bachelor of Arts - Media, Film And Communication, Classics
University of Otago