Robert W. Sapora
Filmmaking Apprenticeship,
McDaniel College
Recognition for completing the film and video production track of McDaniel College's Communications Major.

Presidential Award,
Office of Multicultural Services,
McDaniel College
Recognition as Co-President of McDaniel College's GLBTQ Alliance (Allies).

Award of Appreciation, Office of Multicultural Services, McDaniel College
Recognition for participation in and service to McDaniel College's Office of Multicultural Services.

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Recognition for academic and extra-curricular achievement.

Qualification Summary

Videography and non-linear editing on both short (5- minutes) and long (30+ minutes) projects, as well as 30 second commercials. Own a JVC GY-HD200U camera, Azden wireless lavalier mic, two Smith-Victor Q60-SG 600 Watt flood lights and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 on high-end (Alienware) desktop and (Asus) Laptop systems. Some experience with Adobe Encore DVD authoring and Lightscribe media. Experienced with HTML and CSS. Basic Photoshop CS, Image Ready CS, and Gimp knowledge. Versatile with PC and Macintosh platforms.

Gear and Skills

Hardware: Various mini-DV (SD and HDV) cameras including JVC GY-HD200U (owned), Sony DSR-250, Sony Z1U. Wired, wireless, lavalier, boom, and shotgun mics. Various field light kits.

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5, Adobe Premiere 6.5, Apple Final Cut Pro 3, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Encore DVD 1.5, Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite, Adobe Image Ready.

Experience

Webcaster/Videographer
E Video Production, Forked River, NJ July 2008 - Present
Responsible for a classroom webcast. Duties include setting up equipment, monitoring audio, monitoring video, and basic tech support for students at home. Also assists in all facets of production for other projects, including corporate and event videography.

On-Air Talent
Joe Critic - Greenrose Media, Bayville, NJ November 2007 - Present
TV food critic on Ocean County Business TV. Writes, edits, and hosts segments for broadcast on the leased access channels in Ocean County, NJ.

Videographer
Greenrose Media, Bayville, NJ January 2007 - Present
Assists in all facets of production, serving as PA (setup lighting, setup mics, hold boom, etc.), script writer, audio editor, and video editor. Projects include 30 second commercials, product tutorials, real estate listings TV show, and corporate/educational recruitment videos. Using Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 and Adobe Premiere 6.5.

Videographer
McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 2004 - 2006
Produced the Senior Leaders Commemorative Video (2004, 2005, and 2006) for the McDaniel College Office of Multicultural Services, a 15-minute piece made to a template specified by the office. Used MacroSystem Casablanca Avio, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Apple Final Cut Pro.

(Student) General Manager
McDaniel College Television, Westminster, MD 2002 - 2006
Created a sketch comedy show, Mixed Bag, and supported various production roles on multiple projects. Gained experience in on-screen, camera operator, editor, director, boom, teleprompter, and writer roles. Trained others to use MacroSystem Casablanca Avio, sound board, and video switcher.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication
McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 2006
Secured support from faculty to add Filmmaking Practicum to the Communications curriculum.

Relevant Courses: TV production, computer video editing, scriptwriting,
Independent study: The Mechanics of Live Audio

Term Paper of the Damned
McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 2006
Produced, directed, and edited a 33 minute short movie. Premiered at McDaniel College’s Videopalooza through the Filmmaking Practicum. Received front page coverage in the Carroll County Times, a local paper. (Copy of the article appears on the left collumn, click to view larger.)