Larry Schaffel: Freelance Photographer/AV Technician in Orange County, CA
Larry Schaffel
Freelance Photographer/AV Technician
Orange County | United States
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Wedding
Freelance Photographer/AV Technician | 04/2011 - Current
*Corporate, Wedding, Architectural, & Film Production Photography
* A/V A2, V1 V2 AV Tech/Floater, Tech Set/Strike Camera Operator/Hand Held Show Director Spot Operator
Stagehand L2 V2, LED Video Walls, Lighting /Audio set up, Projection, Large Screen set up
Recordings, Inc
Director of Photography/Studio Operations | 01/2015 - 04/2016
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* Identified new talent and assisted in the artistic and commercial development of the artists
* Managed/Photographed/Directed all Studio/Location photo shoots.
* Assisted with contractual negotiations, found songwriters and record producers for the act, and Scheduled recording sessions
* Networked and recruited local bands and artists, built relationships and promoted studio and Label
* Interviewed bands and artists for video blog and program, Live at Available
* utilized music production software; composed tracks; oversaw production, recording and mixing
* Managed social network, publicity, marketing, and blog using various platforms
* Worked as producer, director, photographer, production Coordinator during recording sessions and music
video sessions and acted as Stage Manager for live events.
* Created and maintained records of all recording sessions and music video production work
* Set up and synchronized cameras, stage lighting and microphones for music video recording at various
angles simultaneously
* Edited raw video and synchronized with audio utilizing Premiere Pro software
* provided photography and videography services for all live and taped events
Worked on all A/V Set-up /Strike including Camera, Truss, Lighting, Set Design, video walls, Projectors and cables
* Performed on drum set and bass guitar on various tracks
Larry Michaels Photography and Video Productions
Owner, Videographer and Photographer | 04/1991 - 07/2015
provided photography, videography and disc jockey services for weddings, corporate events and private
parties, family portraits, and corporate functions
* Operated a variety of standard and special purpose video, digital, and film still capture cameras
* Edited, filtered, and retouched raw photos and videos for final viewing utilizing Mac and Windows software
Including Photoshop and Premiere Pro
* Managed employees, bookkeeping, social media and publicity needs
* Interacted with clients to grow and maintain relationships that lead to repeat business and Positive reviews
* High profile clients included Jon Voight, Steven Spielberg, Drew Barrymore, Yokohama Tire Corp., and Nissan Motor Company
* Expanded business to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2005
Photography & Entertainment
Associate Producer/Director | 01/2011 - 01/2013
*Assisted with development, coordination & event production
* Managed/Photographed/Directed all Studio/Location & Event photo shoots
*Responsible for hiring and managing Videographers and photographers
*Acquired new Sponsors
*Responsible for scouting locations for various Musical and screening events
*Secured high profile celebrity speakers and performers and coordinated daily schedules
*Developed /Produced & Coordinated Music programs/Concerts and Meet & greets
* Stage Manager for live concert and Theatrical events
*Wrote and Produced PSA and Press Releases/Coordinated Press conferences and updated Social Media sites
*Coordinated Television and Radio appearances and promotions
Reg Grundy Productions/NBC Television
Booth Production Assistant/Production Coordinator | 02/1988 - 01/1991
Responsibilities
* Assisted production staff on game show production including Sale of the Century, Scrabble, and The Dating
Game
* Script running, contestant screening, pre-production and post-production meetings, stage management, talent coordination, control booth live segment timing