Matt Dobson
Graduated in Film and Television Production from York St John in the UK in 2008. Have worked as a Camera Operator on several good quality, low budget productions in the UK, before moving into still photography.
Have been a self-employed photographer for two and a half years now, and moved to New Zeland from the UK in November 2011.
- Excellent knowledge of Nikon and Fuji DSLRs
- Talent for cinematography, framing and lighting shots
- Proficient with JVC GY-HD101 and DV500 cameras
- Trained in Jib, Track and glide-cam operation
- Sound recording experience using Sound Devices 302 and Mixpre Compact mixers
- Knowledge and experience with Avid Editing software
- Experience in directing and producing my own and other peoples productions
- High level of proficiency with computers including an extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
- Full driving license and own vehicle
- Hard-working, reliable and enthusiastic team-member
- Excellent spelling and grammar
York St John University, York UK. Sept 2005 - July 2008
BA(Hons) in Film & Television Production 2:1
Yale College, Wrexham UK 2002 - 2004
A/S-Levels Engish Literature (C), Film Studies (B)
Wrexham ITEC, UK 2008
National Traineeship in IT NVQ level 2, Key skills, RSA text processing stage 2
Abbeygate College, Saighton UK 1990 - 1997
GCSE’s grade A-C: Maths, English, English Literature, History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, German
A-Levels General Studies (B), Politics (C), Biology (E)
A/S-Levels Maths (C)
Eyland Images
Self Employed Photographer November 2008 – Present
Responsible for both business and creative sides of my own photography business.
Ye Olde Starre Inne May 06 – December 06
Part-time Barman
Bar duties including handling money, interaction with customers, changing barrels etc.
BOS Automotive Ltd. October 04 – September 05
Logistics Temp
Responsible for assessment of stock levels and ordering of parts for manufacturing. Monitoring of stock levels and discovery of causes for error. Communication with suppliers and customers.
HOYA Lens UK Ltd. October 2000 – September 2004
Lab Assistant/Stockroom Assistant
Responsible for Perpetual Inventory of lenses including statistical analysis of results. Assessment of stock requirements. Location & expedition of urgent orders as requested by Customer Services. Production operative – responsible for all aspects of glass line.
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