Dan Ferrara

Daniel Ferrara
4 Doris Place
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
201-218-9261
DanFerrara87@Gmail.com


Objective

To further advance my knowledge within the television production industry in order to gain valuable knowledge and worthwhile experiences.

Education

                  Rowan University (2005-2009)  Glassboro, NJ
- B.A. in Communications, Radio/TV/Film
- Secondary focus on creative writing
- GPA 3.546, Cum Laude  Dean’s List 2006-2009

Experience

                    “Life Behind Beards” (2009)  Director/Camera Operator

  1. 35 minute documentary investigating the subculture of beard clubs and beard competitions

  2. Developed aesthetic feel and story direction, developed shooting script

  3. Trailer and more available at www.LifeBehindBeards.com

                    “On The Couch: Season 16” (2008-2009) Director

  1. Standard 3 camera talk show, including interviews, reporter segments, and musical performances.

  2. Developed scripts and aesthetic style

  3. Responsible for coordinating 3 camera operators, VTR operator, switcher operator, and  audio control board operator

                   
“Meet Joe” (2008) Director/Camera Operator

  1. 15 minute mini-documentary. In-depth character study of a young man training to become a professional wrestler.

  2. received an Honorable Mention for best documentary at the 2009 Greater Philadelphia Student Film Festival

Rowan Television Network (2005-2009) Sports Camera Operator

  1. Worked both as shoulder camera on sidelines and tripod mounted camera operator

  2. Shot for football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and hockey

  3. Twice awarded “excellence in camera operation” by the Rowan Television Network for 2007- 2008 and2008- 2009

Related Courses

  1. TV Production I & II                        - Sound Communication

  2. Film Production  I& II                      - Media Aesthetics

  3. Documentary Field Production       -  Creative Writing I & II

  4. Techniques of Documentary film   -  Writing Fiction

  5. Magazine  Article Writing                - Journalistic Writing

  6. Photojournalism                             -  TV History I & II

  7. Film History I & II

Skills

  • Trained and Approved on: Panasonic  DVC Pro, Panasonic HVX200 HD, Panasonic DVX100, Cannon XL2

  • Software: Avid Express Pro, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Office

  • Trained in all areas of a studio shoot

  • Experienced with linear editing

References are available upon equest