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James Forrest

Silver Spring

Summary

Dynamic creative leader with proven expertise in video production, content strategy, and brand management. Skilled in strategic planning and collaboration, delivering impactful visual narratives that engage audiences.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Redkite Video Production
silver spring
2008.06 - Current
  • Directed creative vision for video production projects, resulting in engaging content that resonated with target audiences.

Videographer and Editing

NBC news
Silver Spring
1984.09 - 2008.03
  • Captured high-quality video footage for news segments and special reports.

  • Edited video content using industry-standard software for broadcast readiness.
  • Collaborated with journalists to plan and film on-location interviews and events.
  • Set up and operate video cameras, audio recorders, lighting equipment, props, and other related production equipment.
  • Operated camera equipment during live broadcasts and recorded events.
  • Capture live events such as concerts or sports competitions for broadcast purposes.
  • Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.
  • Troubleshoot any issues that arise during post-production process such as audio syncing errors or color correction problems.

Videographer/War converge

CBS news
Maimi
1980.06 - 1984.02

Videographer/Editor

WTVJ
Miami
1975.05 - 1980.09
  • Captured compelling video content for news segments and special features, enhancing viewer engagement.
  • Operated professional camera equipment for live broadcasts and events, ensuring seamless transmission of key moments.
  • Collaborated with reporters to plan and execute visual storytelling strategies, resulting in cohesive narratives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
1973-04

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
1969-06

Skills

  • Brand management
  • Creative direction
  • Content strategy
  • Strategic planning
  • video production
  • video editing
  • storyboarding

Accomplishments

Awarded 3 Emmy's - 4 Whitehouse News Photographer awards- 3 Ohio State awards for Photograph Story content

Timeline

President

Redkite Video Production
2008.06 - Current

Videographer and Editing

NBC news
1984.09 - 2008.03

Videographer/War converge

CBS news
1980.06 - 1984.02

Videographer/Editor

WTVJ
1975.05 - 1980.09

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism

University of Florida

Associate of Arts -

Miami Dade College
James Forrest