joel messer
- MUSIC VIDEO
- COMMERCIAL
- DOCUMENTARY
- LIVE/EVENT
- NARRATIVE
- TELEVISION/ TD
- DEMO REEL
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- UPDATES
- ABOUT
- RESUME
- DROP ME A LINE
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MUSIC VIDEO
- Steiner Street "Fish In A Barrel"
The New 45 "I Wanna Suck Your Blood"
The Arcuates "Safer Now"Spanish Gamble "There Is No God Tonight"
The Leftovers "Dance With Me"
Roz Raskins & Rice Cakes "Like Ass"
Sakes Alive "Image of A Modern Man"
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COMMERCIAL
- Sparks The Rescue "The Weirdest Way" Promo
Sparks The Rescue "The Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With" PromoSparks The Rescue "She's A Bitch, And I'm A Fool" Promo
Sparks The Rescue "Christmas Brings Me Down Tour" Promo
Sparks The Rescue "Studio Teaser"
She Doesn't Like Guthries "Coffee" Promo
She Doesn't Like Guthries "Food" Promo
She Doesn't Like Guthries "Restaurant" Promo
She Doesn't Like Guthries "Prep" Promo
She Doesn't Like Guthries "Waitress" Promo
She Doesn't Like Guthries "PBR Night" Promo
J-Biddy Band "Promo"
Spanish Gamble "No God Tonight" Promo 1
Spanish Gamble "No God Tonight" Promo 2
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DOCUMENTARY
- Sparks The Rescue "Studio Update #1"
Sparks The Rescue "Studio Update #2"Sparks The Rescue "Studio Update #3"
Sparks The Rescue "Studio Update #4"
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LIVE/EVENT
- Pretty & Nice "LIVE" @ The Middle East
Sparks the Rescue "LIVE" @ Port City Music Hall
Paranoid Social Club "LIVE" @ Port City Music Hall"
Sparks The Rescue "LIVE" @ Guthries
Sparks The Rescue "LIVE" @ The Big Easy
Boston Celtics 2008 Victory Parade
The Stereo Flys "LIVE" @ The Big Easy
Ghost Thrower "LIVE" @ The Empire
Corey Major "LIVE"
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NARRATIVE
- The Marble
Blindsidedness
FEDUP
RDC
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TELEVISION/ TD
- TECHNICAL DIRECTINGWeather :04 Second ID
News :04 Second IDNews :04 Second ID
News :15 Second Topical
News :15 Second NewsBreakNews :20 Second Promo
News: 10 Second Promo
Around The State
Weather :30 Second Sponsored Forecast
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DEMO REEL
- Demo Reel 2012 Director/Editor/Camera
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Portraits- Lighting Practice 2012
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Tweets
- Steiner Street - "Fish in a Barrel" [Music Video] [Exclusive World Premiere] « Videos « http://t.co/U0Lylebm: http://t.co/mESOFlb9
- “@SteinerStreet: Spent half our video shoot today eating ice cream and drinking Margs. No regrets.” that sounds typical @crashboombng
- The pre-mixer http://t.co/WlG7HxqJ
- 1:30am beef jerky, joy-ride.
- Teaser #3 http://t.co/c347X2po for @paranoidsoclub "Live" in Portland, Maine. Full video drops Saturday! Follow @crashboombngMar 26, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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ABOUT
- Director /Technical Director /Editor /Camera Guy
Based in Portland, Maine, Joel Messer is a media professional specializing in video production. As co-owner and operator of New England based production company CrashBoomBang Media, he sees projects through pre-production to final exhibition using the latest in HD equipment. His portfolio includes live concert shoots, commercial advertisements, and music videos which he directs, lights, shoots and cuts. Message him for rates, kits and availability.
Joel is a full time director/technical director for the local CBS news affiliate. He lives in the East End of Portland with his girlfriend, a fat cat and their extensive record collection.EMAIL: messer.joel@gmail.comPHONE: 207-240-7316SERVICES:Directing/ProducingCamera OperationNon-Linear EditingLightingAudioLive Event/ Wedding ProductionCorporate Video ProductionMusic Video ProductionCommercial ProductionFilm ProductionTechnical Directing/Switching/Still Store OperationETC.CLIENTS:Fearless RecordsPaper & Plastik RecordsCrappy RecordsEqual Vision RecordsSparks The RescueThe LeftoversSpanish GambleGhost ThrowerRos Raskins & The Rice CakesShe Doesn't Like GuthriesBoys & Girls Club Massachusettes
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RESUME
Education:
Suffolk University, Boston, MA
May 2009
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Journalism; Media Major
Experience:
WGME, Portland, ME
May 2010 - Present
Director, Producer
Director and technical director of multi-camera news broadcasts for local CBS affiliate. Work closely with producers to create graphics for website and television; block cameras and generate accurate rundowns. Direct crew, talent, and other production personnel while technical directing nightly news broadcasts, breaking news, and promotional teases. Other duties include robotic camera operation, lighting, and striking of sets.
CrashBoomBang Media, New England
May 2000 - Present
Director, Camera Operator, Editor and Marketing Manager
Coordinate and execute independent video projects from pre-production to exhibition. Collaborate with clients from conceptual pitch to final release. Projects include music videos, live event coverage and commercial spots. Secure production equipment, locations, and funding. Direct and coordinate production, schedule and talent. Develop look and feel of videos through cinematography techniques and non-linear editing. Management of web content, social media networks and new media outlets to promote product.
WGBH Boston, MA
May 2009 - August 2009
Antiques Roadshow Production Assistant and Intern
Gained production experience on a top-rated show in public broadcast. Collaborated with producers, editors, postproduction supervisor, and production secretary during filming of fourteenth season. Production assistant and administrative assistant duties included: bookkeeping of talent releases and production materials, duplication of video formats, and selecting clips for broadcast via public television and internet.
Suffolk University/New England Cable News (NECN), Boston, MA
Fall 2006-Summer 2009
Studio Operator
Collaborated with studio manager and NECN as a camera operator on live and live-to-tape productions. Acted as liaison for interactions between University faculty, students and external parties for production facility in both educational and professional context. Additional duties included but not limited to constructing and striking of sets, lighting, audio, technical directing, teleprompting, and editing.
Media Lab Technician
Managed editing and media facilities for Suffolk University Media Labs. Additional duties included camera rentals, inventory control and assistance to Suffolk University students and staff using media and broadcast facilities.
Software: Proficient on MAC and PC based platforms.
Familiar with internal and external web-based content management systems.
Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; HTML, File Maker Pro.
Non-Linear Editing systems including Final Cut Studio, Premiere Pro and Avid Media Composer.
Graphic Design with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, Axis Graphics Creator & DEKO.
Equipment:
Cameras including Panasonic HVX200, HPX500 &HPX 170, Sony EX1, Canon 5d & 7d via corresponding workflows.
Manipulation of camera movement with tripod, dolly, track, and jib arm.
Studio and field lighting using Arri, Lowell, KinoFlo, and Smith Victor brands.
Studio and field audio utilizing lavalieres, cardioids, shotgun microphones, IFB.
Technical directing on multi-camera broadcasts with Broadcast Pix , Grass Valley, Ross Overdrive & Vision Switcher.
Awards:
2010 Suffolk University “Rammy Award” for Best Music Video
2009 Suffolk University “Rammy Award” for Best News Long
2009 Suffolk University “Rammy Award” for Best Fiction
2009 Campus Movie Fest Award for Best Picture
2008 Suffolk University “Rammy Award” for Best PSA/Commercial
