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Max Senter

Bloomington

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Videography/Video Editing

Certell
05.2024 - Current
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Worked effectively in Adobe Software including Premiere, Illustrator, and AfterEffects

Photographer

Working Title Magazine
08.2023 - Current
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
  • Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.

Director/Cinematographer

Senior Thesis
08.2023 - Current
  • Produced original video content by working collaboratively with producers, designers, and art specialists to facilitate multimedia production.
  • Transported and set up camera dollies, sliders and jibs.
  • Used Premiere and Davinci Resolve to edit footage into correct order and add effects.
  • Troubleshot camera and lighting issues to minimize impact on film schedule.
  • Addressed creative director's notes and prepared projects for final delivery.
  • Independently conceptualized timelines, storyboards and themes of video projects.
  • Successfully conveyed story through compelling long- and short-form videos.
  • Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance with strong coaching and mentoring.
  • Collaborated with composers to decide on musical scores and select music for final film.

Photography/Videography

Indiana Daily Student
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Applied current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Scouted potential stories
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Aided with photography and collaborated to collect photo assets.
  • Worked in Adobe Lightroom to edit photos
  • Followed work specifications to obtain needed photography.

Social Media Team

Independent Council
08.2020 - 01.2023
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
  • Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
  • Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinematic Arts

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2025

Skills

  • Photography and Design
  • Planning
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Accomplishments

  • Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, 11/01/19, Westfield High School
  • Founders Scholar, 03/01/22, 03/01/24, IU Bloomington
  • Phi Beta Kappa Scholar, 09/01/23, IU Bloomington
  • Best Cinematographer, 03/01/24, IU Bloomington, Culture of Care's Destress Film Festival

Class Work Grades

  • Media 101, A
  • Intro to Design and Production, A
  • Social and Scientific Perspectives in Gender & Media, A+
  • Intro to Media Industry and Management, A+
  • Intro to Single-Camera Production, A
  • Multi-Cam TV Studio Prod 1, A+
  • Program Graphics and Animation, A-
  • Motion Picture Production, A-
  • Scriptwriting, A+
  • Production as Criticism, A+
  • Intro to Documentary Filmmaking, A
  • Cinematography, A
  • BFA Preparatory Workshop, A+
  • Screen Cultures, A
  • Editing for Cinema, A+
  • Intermediate Motion Picture Production, B+
  • Advanced Documentary Workshop, A
  • Media Genres: Horror, A
  • Production Audio, A
  • Advanced Cinematic Lighting, A
  • BFA Cinema Thesis: Production, A

Timeline

Videography/Video Editing

Certell
05.2024 - Current

Photographer

Working Title Magazine
08.2023 - Current

Director/Cinematographer

Senior Thesis
08.2023 - Current

Photography/Videography

Indiana Daily Student
05.2023 - 12.2023

Social Media Team

Independent Council
08.2020 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cinematic Arts

Indiana University Bloomington
Max Senter