jake durrett : cinematographer / fcp editor / mac specialist
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A Brief bio before you dive into the Portfolio: Digital Video | 16 MM | Web Design | Photography :
Jake Durrett, 23, is a Midwest raised filmmaker – specializing in camera operations, FCP editing/mastering, and time lapse photography. Jake is a graduate from Western Michigan University, earning his degree with high honors in Film and Video Production. In 2005, at age 16, he started his film production company, Jake Durrett Films, which now provides professional video services in Southwest Michigan, New York City, Maine, and the San Francisco Bay Area. With extensive experience providing professional and creative video art, Jake Durrett can create powerful and unique media that goes beyond typical video.
In addition to video, Jake is a Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux hardware and software support specialist, specializing in end user desktop support and IT architecture.
In the summer of 2007, Jake Durrett attended the Adobe Reel Ideas Studio student filmmaker program at the Cannes Film Festival on the southern coast of France. There, his documentary “The Carousel” received a first place ranking. He worked and learned from numerous industry professionals, including Michael Moore in France and Chris Coppola at the 2007 PAH-Fest in New Mexico.
Jake Durrett works independently as a professional cinematographer, IT Systems Support Engineer, Mac OS X and Final Cut specialist.
“Jake is a consummate professional. The kind of worker and artist a summer camp rarely gets to see. Each project he created for us exceeded our expectations and got done ahead of schedule. I would jump at the chance to work with him again. On a personal note he is super fun to work with and a great partner for any project.”
“My company uses Jake’s expertise to the great satisfaction of our customers. Jake is a honest individual with a passion for his work. We appreciate the opportunity to include his talent in our portfolio.”
“Jake is a highly skilled camera operator and editor. He is always up to date on the newest technology and puts 100% into every project he works on.”
“Jake is not only a stellar multimedia specialist and videographer – he also has amazing skills when it comes to bringing groups together on screen. He was always a pleasure to work with and I would recommend his work to anyone interested in dealing with a kind and efficient professional.”
“Working with Jake in a technical manner is always a pleasant undertaking. He is fun and knowledgeable. He is a resourceful problem solver and an articulate communicator. Jake never has a problem working on a team or managing his individual tasks. He would be an asset at any organization.”
“Thanks again for all your work on Saturday. It was a pleasure having you at the event. I had a chance to check out some of the footage and it looked really good.”
“I worked with Jake Durrett in 2008 at the Kalamazoo County Field Office for Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change. Jake Durrett is a competent, outgoing, and exciting person to work with. He is always on top of everything he does.”
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