Dina Boyer
Videographer, photographer, Television Director and Video Editor
dinaboyer2@gmail.com
Summary
I am a professional videographer, photographer and video editor and have published stories, pictures and video packages to networks such CNN, MSNBC, CBS, CNBC, and Indybay. I have produced and directed television programming, for local government departments such as the Dept of Aging and Adult services, youth groups, African American and the TG community . My strengths are in televisionstudio facilitation, television directing, studio and field lighting, cinematography and supervision of employees. Other strengths include my ability to learn, exploit and educate others on new technologysuch as; videoblogging, online video streaming, online photo sharing sites, consumer and professional developments on new editing software, and online citizen journalism venues. Anotherstrength is my ability to produce news packages (ie VO/SOT VO etc) about disasters, political rallies, protests causes and environmental disasters and disseminate the media to various online video sitesand television stations.
Specialties
Photojournalism, Videography, non-linear video editing, new media, studio lighting, facilitator
Experience
Freelance media specialist at Dina Boyer 1998 - Present (12 years)
- Produce and air various video news packages, political ads, or commercials on CNN's iReport,
- CNN, MSNBC, Telemundo, Indybay.org, BizGlimpz.com, Public Access TV in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Texas and Omaha, and Youtube.
- Publish picture stories on Internet on spot news events, disasters, social justice events, protests and current political issues.
- Produce local public access television programming.
- Producer, Cinematographer and editor on music videos entitled "What What What" and "I Want the One."
4 recommendations available upon request
Print Traffic Assistant at Frameline34 May 2010 - July 2010 (3 months)
- Coordinate and arrange incoming and outgoing shipment of film prints and videotapes.
- Coordinate trafficking of prints and tapes between office, press screenings and venues.
- Quality checking of all exhibition copies.
- Maintain and upkeep Print Traffic database
- Create program tech sheets for venue projectionist.
- Attend daily Film festival staff meetings.
- Remain on-call during Film festival for emergencies and unexpected changes.
- Complete post-Film Festival written rap report.
- Consultant and Instructor at Epicenter Media Arts
2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Consult for start-up studio on broadcast equipment purchase set-up and install.Install HD/SD
broadcast television systems including audio, green screen, video switcher and lighting. Teach
volunteers how to set-up audio, use video switcher including green screen use, and lighting.
Facilities Coordinator at San Francisco Community Television Corporation
2005 - 2009 (4 years)
Produced, directed, and edited educational and informational shows for seniors, youth and various
other minority groups.
Set-Up, maintain, troubleshoot and configure Macintosh computers for iMovie, Final Cut Pro and
Motion.
Train and tutor users from under-represented communities to use non-linear editors, the Main
studio, Flash studio and Field cameras.
Supervised part-ime employees, and television production crews.
Directed various in-house productions for League of Women Voters, Dept of Aging, and the San
Franciscans.
Designed and set-up lighting in Main studio and Flash studio for in-house productions and shows
produced by community producers.
Research, purchase and assemble new equipment.
Set-Up and engineer chroma key (Blue screen) studio shoots.
Photographed in-house events and productions.
Troubleshoot Main studio, editing or Flash studio systems.
Load and program Tiltrac playback system, and route station content.
Created curriculum for Video 2 web class, video blogging, and iMovie,
Produce, publish and air news packages.
Maintained and input data into Facil database.
Maintained tape library and cue tapes for Tiltrac playback automation system, and informed
producers about proper tape labeling.(i.e. time code and air dates)
Schedule reservations for facility.
Check out Field equipment to producers.
Produced, directed or facilitated SD TV studio productions.
Process playback applications and maintain producer personal files
Monitor channels and provide feedback on aesthetic issues with show and channel content.
Direct traffic in facility.
Operated, and set-up SD and HD studio and field cameras
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Applications used are Final Cut Pro, iMovie HD, Motion, Photoshop, GenCG, Inscriber, WinPlus
teleprompter software.Facil, Excel, Avid, Adobe Premier and Photoshop.
Front Desk Person at San Francisco Community Television Corporation
2004 - 2005 (1 year)
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelors, Radio and Tv, 2002 - 2005
City College of San Francisco
Associates Degree, Film Production, 1998 - 2002
Honors and Awards
Earned Awards of Achievement in Weatherization and Energy Efficiency and Solar Panel Installation.
Interests
Produce, and direct public access television show that focuses on issues of a minority community.
Photograph various news making events such as disasters, protests or outdoor entertainment and
publish on internet or newspapers. Sell or publish photos of news making events. Write, shoot and
edit content for various news packages and air on internet or public access television. Maintain
website.
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Dina Boyer
Videographer, photographer, Television Director and Video Editor
dinaboyer2@gmail.com
4 people have recommended Dina
"Dina is as good as it gets. I have hired her for photo shoots, videography and to teach classes on
field equipment and final cut pro/studio--all with stellar results. She's reliable, punctual, congenial
and affordable. Hire her without hesitation."
— Lisa Denenmark, was Dina's client
"I have worked with Dina Boyer as a colleague at accessf where she was the facilities coordinator,
responsible for helping independent television producers with lighting design, audio, staging, make
up, film editing and production work. Dina Boyer is a consummate professional, a team player and
a delight to work with. After accessf, I have hired Ms. Boyer several times as a freelance artise,
videographer and producer. Ms. Boyer produced my television ads when I ran for Supervisor in San
Francisco. I have also hired her to edit some of my television shows. It is a pleasure working with
her. She is talented, professional, knowledgeable and an excellent team player."
— Myrna Lim, was Dina's client
"Dina is fun and easy to work with ... is quick to see solutions and communicate them to others. She
is expert with production equipment and keeps it in top condition. Highly recommended."
— Howard Louis Vicini, was Dina's client
"I worked with Dina on my shows at SF LIVE. she was always a pleasure to work with. Very
knowledgable and quick to step in and lend a hand. She was working in so many capacities and
was so good at each one! I would love to work with her again- makes my job so easy!!!! Christina
Marie SF talkshow host www.SFLIVETV.com www.ChrstinaMarieTV.com"
— Christina Marie, talk show host / comedian/ actress/ writer, SF LIVE TV, worked directly with
Dina at Dina Boyer
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