Curriculum Vitae
VANESSA LORRAINE MASON
BookofXProductions@Gmail.com

Educated in film and media production, with a background in photography, digital art and writing, I am a capable, driven, and highly artistic person seeking a carreer in media, and opportunities to enhance my portfolio and network with other artists. I believe strongly in art as a means of self-expression and cultural identity. I have a developed storytelling sense and a keen eye for detail. I learn quickly and work well in fast-paced environments, independently or as part of a creative team. I enjoy solving problems, especially those related to technology and computer systems. If your project is unique, has high production values and something important to say, then I am interested in working with you.

Areas of Interest

  • Writing (treatments, screenplays, short stories, graphic novels, magazine articles and blogs)
  • Creating concept art, either hand-drawn or digitally
  • Working on set with the art department to create mood through stylish set decor, quality props and detailed costumes
  • Still photography, image enhancement and graphic design
  • Post-production (colour correction, chroma-keying, creating dynamic titles and credits)
  • Creation of promotional materials including posters, ads, DVD cover designs and menu designs
  • Music videos and documentaries

Skills

  • Photography and cinematography
  • Graphic design and logo creation, digital image enhancement, digital matting, digital painting, photomanipulation
  • Higher than average colour correction skills from past work experience
  • Fine arts: drawing, inking, painting, sewing, typeography
  • Avid Express Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe AfterFX, Adobe Encore
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems and familiarity with MacOS
  • Ability to program in HTML
  • With a minor degree in English and Creative Writing, I have excellent written and spoken skills with the English language

Experience

Production Crew, Display Arts of Toronto, September 2008 - November 2008
Digital Imaging Technician, Claude J. Gagnon Professional Photography, August 2007 - June 2008
Writer/Director, A Stranger Place, 2007 (One of three films selected to be produced from over 20 pitches)
Digital Animator, Cage, 2007
Art Director, Persistant Memories, 2006
Official Photographer, Harvesting the F.A.M. Festival, fall 2006
Department of Media and Communications, Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology, summer 2006
Camera Assistant, Virus X, 2006
Cinematographer, Recessive Memories, 2006 (Winner, Best Lighting, Best Thriller from the University of Windsor Student Film Festival)
Documentary, Not In My Back Yard, 2006
Videographer, Canadian University Science Games, January 2006
Media Team, The Green Corridor Project, spring 2005
Screenwriter, Script Supervisor, Savage Dog Film and Digitals, 2004
Stage Hand, Korda Productions, 2004

Education

B.A. Honours in Communication Studies with a focus on Media Production, The University of Windsor, 2003-2007
Minor in English Literature and Creative Writing, The University of Windsor, 2003-2007
Gulf Islands Film and Television School, summer 2001