Justin Schmitz
67 Cole Street, Waterdown, ON
Phone: 905 - 699 - 1026
Email: justin.cameron.schmitz@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a technical position in video production, where my videography skills will be utilized
for the benefit of my employer.
Summary of Qualifications
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Hands on experience shooting, cutting & manipulating footage for a daily newscast, in a
result driven, time sensitive environment.
A certified grasp of scholastic learning, guaranteed knowledge of the days top stories,
and a willingness to learn
A passion for collaborative efforts, and working in teams to accomplish something
greater then oneself
Skills & Experience
Film Editing
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Proficient in the use of Final Cut Pro & Avid Media Composer to manipulate footage in a
variety of ways, including its length, color temperature, brightness, and aspect ratio.
Performed the role of editor for Sheridan's live at 5 news broadcast, and assisted the
editor for the CBC's the national; Ensuring that every voice over story had appropriate
footage to accompany it, in coordination with the show's producers and writers.
Worked as a freelance editor, and completed contracts for companies such as Baskin
Robbins, and Imperial Tobacco.
Camera Work
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Videographer for Ontario News Watch. Filmed high profile interviews, such as NDP
provincial leader Andrea Howvath.
Responsible for all of the production elements for ONW's weekly panel show, the
insiders. Including shooting, editing, lighting, and sound design.
Shot b roll across the province, from Toronto to Windsor, to feature in a mini
documentary.
Effects & Animation
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Proficient in the use of Apple Studio's Motion to generate visual effects, and embed them
into footage, including animated banners, and transitions.
Proficient in the use of Adobe After Effects, to generate backgrounds, custom
animations, and lighting effects
Chroma Key
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Proficient in the use of post production Green Screening effects, to put hosts in front of
backdrops relevant to their stories.
Still Images
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Proficient in the use of Adobe Photo Shop to manipulate still images, and remove any
visual blemishes.
Portfolio: http://justincameronschmitz.weebly.com/index.html
Work Experience:
Videographer
Ontario News Watch, Front st, Toronto ON
September 2013 - present
Freelance Editor
Baskin-Robbins, Imperial Tobacco, Body Stream, ON
April 2013 - present
Video Production Intern
CBC - Front Street, Toronto, ON
References:
Donna Warner - Sports Producer
Phone: 647-638-5355
Email: Donna.warner@rogers.com
Mark Punga - Cameraman
Email: pungavision@gmail.com
Michael Heenan & Lori Knoke - CBC Internship Contacts
Email: mike.heenan@cbc.ca & lori.knoke@cbc.ca
Sherine Mansour - Sheridan's Program Coordinator
Phone: 905-845-9430 ext. 8740
Email: sherine.mansour@sheridanc.on.ca
Susanna Kelley - Editor for Ontario News Watch
Phone: 416 - 993 - 7986
Email: skelley@ontarionewswatch.com
June, 2013
Education:
G.C. Journalism - New Media, 2013
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON
 Program focused upon practical skills involving storytelling in a multitude of mediums,
including written word, television, and the web
 Frequently emphasized collaboration and team efforts, especially in the development of
the above mentioned newscasts
 Received the best editor award & graduated with High Honors
B.A. Social Science, 2012
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
 Studies focused upon political science which emphasized communication skills, both
written (research papers and literature review) and oral (seminars)
 Obtained thorough knowledge of the particulars associated with the Canadian
parliamentary system, and the concepts that drive its international relations policies.
 Graduated with Honors