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Chris Cleary: Photographer/ Videographer in carlsbad, CA

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carlsbad | United States
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Chris G Cleary, Llc

Photographer/ Videographer | 12/2018 - Current

Currently navigating the world of freelance while looking for new full time gigs. If you or someone you know require photo or video services please email me at info@chrisgcleary.com . In the meantime check out my portfolio site at www.chrisgcleary.com and instagram @chrisgcleary Thanks! Chris G Cleary
Image Spy Optic, Inc.,

Spy Optic, Inc.,

Director of Photography | 11/2017 - 12/2018

• Responsible for post work including but not limited to, editing, visual effects, sound design, animation, color and overall graphic treatments. • When applicable source and manage hired post contractors providing direction to ensure the final output meets project expectations and timeline. • Works on animation concepts, responsible for creating seasonal and campaign specific animations. Acting staff photographer/director of photography • Work with the Creative Director to concept, evolve and finalize project briefs including but not limited to, actual concept, talent, locations, hair/makeup and stylists. • Works as primary photographer on shoots. • Work with Brand Managers as a lead for pre-production planning and coordination for photo shoots. • Work with Brand Managers to ensure production schedules and coordination of resources runs smoothly. This includes the projection and tracking of production budgets. • Responsible for delegating post work responsibilities ensuring a constant in quality and attention to detail. • When applicable source and manage hired post contractors providing direction to ensure the final output meets expectations and timeline. • Works closely with Marketing to implement final photography. Works with Brand Managers to provide photo assets for all PR, web and social needs. • Responsible for all custom catalog/web/social photo needs including but not limited to product, athlete imagery and marketed stories. • When applicable source and manage hired photography contractors providing direction to ensure the final output meets expectations and timeline. • Responsible for cataloging/archiving all photo content. • Leads the department in maintaining the latest improvements to photo technology insuring the brand is up to date in both the technical and physical realm to meet/exceed the industry standard. • Responsible for maintaining all camera gear and inventory including hardware and software, external hard drives, and technical accessories. Also includes maintaining the in-house photo studio. Oversee and execute video projects • Work with the Creative Director to concept, evolve and finalize project briefs including but not limited to, actual concept, scripts, camera movements/angles, locations, and talent. • Work with Brand Managers as a lead for pre-production planning and coordination for video shoots. • Works as an active director/producer on video shoots, working with Brand Managers to ensure production schedules and coordination of resources runs smoothly. This includes the projection and tracking of production budgets. • Direct primary/secondary camera operators and talent during shoots to ensure capture aligns with the shotlist and time line. • When applicable take the role of primary camera operator. • Works closely with Marketing to implement video directives. Works with Brand Managers to provide video assets for all PR, web and social needs. • Responsible for cataloging/archiving all video content. • Leads the department in maintaining the latest improvements to video technology insuring the brand is up to date in both the technical and physical realm to meet/exceed the industry standard. • Maintain and continue to develop a strong sense of concept development, in addition to communication, collaboration, research, problem-solving and presentation skills.
Image Spy Optic, Inc.,

Spy Optic, Inc.,

Sr. Multimedia Designer | 11/2015 - 11/2017

Photography and Video • Responsible for all in-house and contracted product photography and video. This includes hiring contracted photographers, managing allotted budgets, sourcing software/hardware and photography locations • Works closely with Marketing and Art Directors to implement photography directives. Works with marketing project managers to provide photo assets for all PR and social needs • When applicable, travels to photography locations to capture athletes and event imagery • Works with Art Director on animation concepts, responsible for creating seasonal and campaign specific animations • Responsible for large and small scale video projects including brand reels, tradeshow loops, athlete profiles, event coverage and GIF’s • Responsible for maintaining all camera and video gear and inventory including hardware and software, external hard drives, and technical accessories. Also includes maintaining the in-house photo studio • Leads the department in maintaining the latest improvements to photo and video technology insuring the brand is up to date in the technical realm • Responsible for all catalog photo needs from product, athlete imagery and marketed stories WEB • Responsible for implementing all creative, video and photography content into myriad digital applications including partner site takeovers, pre-roll videos, web banners, and social channels • Works with Art Director and 3rd party web developers on creating robust content for internal and external web applications • Responsible for reporting on digital trends and styles that will elevate the brand’s digital presence • Working with marketing segment managers, maintains and implements content on all social channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Tumblr
Image Spy Optic, Inc.,

Spy Optic, Inc.,

Sr. Multimedia Designer | 11/2010 - 11/2015

WEB • Work with outside contractors, inside marketing and sales to schedule, develop and maintain relevant marketing materials for US/International/Online Dealers’ sites. -       product animations (photograph, design and animate product animations for the homepage, sunglass, snow goggle and mx goggle sections) -       featured product viral sites (design, photograph and animate viral features for one product in each section (sun/ snow/mx) per month) -       web banners (design and animate for marketing to distribute) -       online contests/promotions (designs, animations, email blasts and contest page graphics) -       email blasts (design, build and send) • Collaborate with TMs to maintain a constant online media presence of all athletes’ coverage, including a relevant and up to date athlete section (new site). • Work with developers to ensure all content is properly placed according to schedule (new site).   PHOTOGRAPHY • Product Photography (shoot new products for use on web and catalogs) • Athlete Photography (collaborate with the Art Director to stage and shoot athletes when they visit Spy) • Event Photography (photograph Spy events (tradeshows, parties etc…)) VIDEO • Viral Product Video (create 30-second product commercials for select product styles for use on the web and TV, ultimately create a video of Spy product/athletes for promotional in-store and TV use.) • Work with Outside contractors and Team Managers to integrate video items into the website via animations etc. *During this time the job and responsibilities changed and elevated greatly although none of these new responsibilities were documented until the previous description above.
Image Spy Optic, Inc.,

Spy Optic, Inc.,

Multimedia Designer | 11/2009 - 11/2010

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Image Spy Optic, Inc.,

Spy Optic, Inc.,

Graphic Designer | 11/2006 - 11/2009

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Image Ringling School of Art and Design

Ringling School of Art and Design

BFA | 1999 - 2003

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291