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ELAINE SEWARD
Video Producer
SUMMARY
Talented brand-aware video producer with 10+ years experience in video production. Highly motivated, versatile, creative, and detail oriented. Seeking a company that demands superior quality in order to better their professional brand and further their business development goals.
EDUCATION
MFA @American University
May 2011
Film & Electronic Media Degree from the School of Communication
BA @Lycoming College
May 2008
Digital Media Degree from the Department of Communication
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR VIDEO PRODUCER @American Chemical Society
June 2011 - Current
Coordinates, produces, and edits live-action videos for various usages and formats
On-site production coordination and filming
Develops, designs, and animates integrated graphics into finalized videos including lower thirds, intros and outros, logo animations, and additional animations to reinforce and enhance what’s being communicated
Participates in brainstorming and critique sessions to formalize video angles
Creates and edits scripts and storyboards and oversees production
Manages social media accounts and creates content for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR @American University
January 2022 - Current
Teaches undergraduates how to use Photoshop, principles of design, color theory, typography and an introduction to After Effects & Illustrator
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCER @Elaine Seward
May 2010 - Current
Develops, designs and animates videos for clients while being thoughtful of branding, stylization, mood and audience
Produces, directs and films videos for a selection of charities and nonprofit organizations
Creates scripts and storyboards
SKILLS
After Effects
Photoshop
Premiere Pro
Illustrator
INTERESTS
Traveling
Guitar
Photography
Science
Video Producer | elaine.seward@gmail.com | Washington, DC
After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator