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ADAM R. BRECKON
55 Lisgar Street, Unit 415
Toronto, ON M6J 3X6
C: 905 467 5311
E: [email protected]
Freelance contractor experienced in television and film production, post-production, camera work and sound. Practical experience with various camera types, video and audio workstations and administrative functions, with an excellent sense of visual composition, movement & perspective. An effective communicator, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Broad set experience with a number of leading Toronto based television production companies.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATION SUMMARY:
* Camera Assistant’s Workshop Certification, IATSE 667
* Proficiency in: Panasonic XLR 900, XLR800; Sony PD 150, PMW500, HDW 650, PDW 700; Canon C300; Arri
Alexa; Red Epic, MX
* Digitization – Avid Pro DV
* Composing shots and applying the technical features of light, filters and camera settings
* Excellent administrative and organizational talents and inventory management
* Script and storyboard creation
* Ability to establish strong working relationships with colleagues, management and on-camera talent
* PADI certification
* European Union passport holder
SELECTED PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Fall 2013 FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA, “Oh Shit!”
Camera – Canon C300, 1DC
Doll Face/G-sections Productions – Toronto
A short film about a first date that goes terribly wrong
Fall 2013 CAMERA ASSISTANT, Extreme Babysitting
Camera – Sony HDW 650
General Purpose Pictures – Toronto
Babysitting takes a turn for the hilarious when YTV’s crack team of prank professional’s pull pranks on unsuspecting babysitters
Apr 2012 to CAMERA PREP TECHNICIAN & CONTRACT COORDINATOR
Summer 2013 DAZMO DIGITAL – Toronto
Responsibilities included: equipment maintenance, lens testing and cleaning, camera testing, inventory management, contract preparation, customer relations, preparing camera packages for feature films, commercials and television series
Jan 2012 CAMERA ASSISTANT, Leave it to Bryan
Camera – Sony HDW 650
Si ENTERTAINMENT – HGTV
Property series led by veteran contractor Bryan Baeumler where homeowners get a much needed home renovation
Fall 2011 CAMERA ASSISTANT, Bubble Wrap Kids
Camera – Panasonic HDX 900
CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS (Season 1, 13 x 60) – TLC INTERNATIONAL & SLICE
Reality series hosted by parenting expert Lenore Skenazy, where over-bearing parents are put through a series of challenges designed to help them shed their child-rearing fears
Jun 2011 to CAMERA ASSISTANT / B CAMERA OPERATOR, Four Weddings Canada
Sept 2012 PROPER TELEVISION (Season 1, 13 x 60) – SLICE
Camera – Sony PDW 700
Canadian reality-format, where four brides compete to throw the best wedding, for a chance to win a honeymoon
2011-2012 CAMERA ASSISTANT, Property Brothers
Camera – Panasonic HDX 900
CINEFLIX PRODUCTIONS (Season 1-2, 13 x 60) – W NETWORK & HGTV US
Real estate & home renovation show featuring twins Drew and Jonathan Scott as they find down-and-out fixer uppers and turn them into dream homes for their clients
Aug 2010 B CAMERA OPERATOR, The 5 Day Build
Camera – Panasonic HDX 900, Sony EX-1
GEARSHIFT INC.
Special project with Halminen Homes, documenting the process of building a house for charity in just five days
Jul 2010 CAMERA ASSISTANT, Pick a Puppy
Camera – Sony EX-1
PICK A PUPPY PRODUCTIONS (Season 1, 13 x 30) – CMT
Hosted by country star Beverly Mahood; each episode features a family learning about various breeds of dog in order to find the perfect fit
2007-2010 CAMERA ASSISTANT, The Big Flip 2, The Really Big Flip 1 & Real Renos (Season 6)
Camera – Panasonic HDX 900, Sony PD-150
SMASHING PICTURES – HGTV
Working as camera assistant on the highly popular home renovation series; B camera operator on two episodes of Real Renos with contractor Jim Caruk
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
2013 Sheridan College – Camera Assistant’s Workshop Certification, IATSE 667
2011 Ryerson University – Continuing Education in Television and Film
2010 Humber College – Advanced Camera Techniques
2007 The Toronto Film School – Diploma in Digital Film and Television Production
2005-07 Laurentian University, Georgian College (selected courses in Advertising)
DP’s/Directors:
Chris Matthews – Cineflix – “Property Brothers”
Dave Derry – G Section Productions – “Oh Shit”
Triton Hall – Gear Shift Productions – “The 5 Day Build”
Craig Gordon – Smashing Pictures – “The Really Big Flip”
Ryan Shaw – Smashing Pictures – “Real Reno’s
Dave Rheaume – Smashing Pictures – “The Big Flip”
Kim Brower – Smashing Pictures – “Real Renos”
David Lembke – Proper Television – “4 Weddings Canada”
David Hyde – Proper Television – “4 Weddings Canada”
Rob Scarborough – Pick a Puppy Productions – “Pick a Puppy”
Mike Schultz – Cineflix – “Leave it to Bryan”
REFERENCES:
Carolyn Cox, Screen Industries Research & Training Centre (416.892.2900)
Brandon Cooper, Dazmo Camera, General Manager (647.430.3652)
Linda McEwan, Smashing Pictures, Executive Producer (416-435-3258)
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