jon painter
Production
OBJECTIVE
To tell a compelling, worthwhile story. To explore my creativity, the art of media, and to continue learning.
EDUCATION
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1997-2003
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts
The Master's Academy, Orlando, FL 1993-1997
High School Diploma
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Golf Channel - Orlando, FL 10/2005-Present
Big Break V Production AssistantShot footage at morning contestant breakfasts. Assisted Producers during various aspects of onsite production. Current responsibilities include producing online content for .com operations, creating promotional vignettes, producing show’s 1st segment.
Freelance - Orlando, FL 3/2005-Present
Still PhotographerShot production stills and model photography for television shoots. Provided photos for archival uses and on-set continuity. Ab Lounge XL infomercial with Chris Knight and Darla Haun, Tony Little’s Homedic Pillow infomercial, Sinbad’s Reality U pilot.
Freelance Film and Television Production - Orlando, FL 8/2003-Present
Production Assistant, Associate, and CoordinatorHave worked on a variety of projects in different media. Responsibilities have included transportation, purchasing costumes and props, crew support, coordination, script writing, and production of teases and highlights. For a complete list of work, please see adjacent credits.
Amazing Pictures - Orlando, FL 12/2003-6/2004
Freelance Action PhotographerShooting sports photography of youth soccer, football, volleyball, and softball for direct sale to parents and players. Utilizing Canon digital equipment to photograph multiple games and different sports under varying conditions and still get the great capture.
The Golf Channel - Orlando, FL 8/2002-12/2002
Production InternProduced 3-5 minute packages on statistical and historical aspects of professional golf. In addition, cut highlights, produced teases, cut in-bumps and cut b-roll. Responsibilities included research and writing scripts for voice-over of packages and teases, as well as operating cut rooms, and working in both linear and non-linear online edit facilities. By the midpoint of the internship, was placed in regular work rotation with full-time employees.
