Lawrence Young

I am a Cameraman/DP and Field Producer with over 20 years of experience.

This Summer, I have shot "How to Shows" and finished shooting (DP/Cameraman and Field Producer) a Documentary on Cleopatra at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA - this was a two week shot using a Panasonic HPX2700 Varicam (1080i/59.94) - some video from this shoot may bee seen by visiting vimeo.com/lawrencesyoung

In the last year,  I Produced and shot a show for Discovery - called "Lobstermen" ( through Original Productions - the producers of Deadliest Catch") - this series is 1 hour x 6 and is currently airing on Discovery HD Internationally. Other shoots ( Cameraman/ Field Producer) have been for ABC, Discovery, DELL Computers, HP, Nestle, TV Guide, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The History Channel, Crews Control, Nash Entertainment, and True Entertainment. I have also Written/Produced, Shot and Edited Documentaries, Corporate Video, Image Videos and Network News stories (National and International).

As to the equipment I have/ Cameras I use:

Cameras:
PDM700, PDM800, F900R, HDX900, HPX2700, HVX500, HVX200, Z7U, EX1 or EX3

Camera Support:
Matte Box and Filters
Sachtler Video 20 Tripod with Carbon Fiber legs
8" HD/SD LCD Monitor

Sound:
2 Lectrosonics Wireless Systems
2 Countryman B6 Lavs
3 channel Stereo Field Mixer
4 channel Stereo Field Mixer
Sennheiser Shotgun and Boompole
Sanken CS1 Short Shotgun
Sennheiser Hand mike


Lights:
1 - DeSisti 400 Watt HMI Par w/small Chimera
1 - Arri 2K Fresnel
2 - Arri 1k Open face
2 - Arri 650 watt Fresnel
1- Arri 300 watt Fresnel
3- Arri 150 watt Fresnel
1- Source Four 50º ellipsoidal
1- 18x24 Net/Flag Set
2- Medium and Small Chimera's
15- Light Stands (Arri and Avenger)
4- C-Stands
5- Sandbags
Various assorted Grip Gear, Gels and Stingers

Editing:

Portable AVID Media Composer and FCP system.

Over 90% of what I Shoot/Produce is HD, shooting in various formats; HDCam,
DVCPROHD, XDCAM, and HDV. Some of the HD Cameras I use are: HDWF900 and
900R, Xdcam HD, Varicam, HDX900, HPX3700, HPX2700, HVX500, HVX200, Z7U, Z1U, EX1, EX3 - I also use all SD Cameras (1/3", 2/3") and I can shoot Film.

You can view some of my production work here (Documentary/news): http://www.vimeo.com/lawrencesyoung - due to copyrights, I cannot post most of what I have worked on. I do have a DVD available should you desire to see more of my work. I have not posted the Cleopatra Footage yet, but I have attached some screen grabs from the shoot.

Some major points in my experience are:

• 20+ years experience in news and Documentary at a Network Level

• Experience on Reality shows as a Cameraman/DP, Producer and Editor

• worked on shows for ABC, A&E, Court TV, Discovery, TLC, USA, Food, NFL Network, E, BBC, Etc.

• extensive knowledge of SD and HD formats, Camera's and production techniques for broadcast and the web.

• extensive experience in production as a cameraman/producer shooting and Editing on location in Micronesia, Central, South and North America, Europe and Africa.

• speak Spanish.

•able to problem solve based on experience and flexibility to work in any given situation.

Some of the projects/shows I have worked on include:
Cleopatra: The Search for the last Queen of Egypt - DP/Documentary
DIY - Cool Tools
The Oprah Winfrey Show - http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Frenchboro-Maine-An-Island-Community
Discovery – Lobstermen
Discovery - Wreakreation Nation (Pumpkin Chunkin)
Tru - Most Shocking, Most Daring, Caught, First 48, Dallas Swat, The Wrong Man
HD Net -  MMA
CGI Productions - Web Business Videos
Intersport - MLB Baseball
Gary Null, Inc - Autism Documentary
World Harbors - Buc Blends National Commercial
NFL Network - NE Patriots
PhRMA/APCO/PPA HNTB
MultiVu/Direct TV - Ocean Spray
Bud TV - Bust and Burn
Versus - Boarder Cross
E Entertainment Networks - True Hollywood Stories
Fidelity Financial
PBS
MTV Promos
ESPN - Sports Century

Thanks for your time, hopefully we will have the opportunity to work together in the future.

Regards,

Larry Young

Lawrence S. Young
Best Shot Productions
New England • New York • Colombia
Cell: 508-494-3111
Email: lsyoung@megalink.net
High Res and HD Video: http://www.vimeo.com/lawrencesyoung

Cleopatra: The Search for the last Queen of Egypt
DIY - Cool Tools
The Oprah Winfrey Show - http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Frenchboro-Maine-An-Island-Community
Discovery – Lobstermen
Discovery - Wreakreation Nation (Pumpkin Chunkin)
Tru - Most Shocking, Most Daring, Caught, First 48, Dallas Swat, The Wrong Man
HD Net -  MMA
CGI Productions - Web Business Videos
Intersport - MLB Baseball
Gary Null, Inc - Autism Documentary
World Harbors - Buc Blends National Commercial
NFL Network - NE Patriots
PhRMA/APCO/PPA HNTB
MultiVu/Direct TV - Ocean Spray
Bud TV - Bust and Burn
Versus - Boarder Cross
E Entertainment Networks - True Hollywood Stories
Fidelity Financial
PBS
MTV Promos
ESPN - Sports Century


Cell/Voice mail: 508-494-3111

Special Skills:

31 years as a Producer/Cameraman and Director-Editor
Experience Shooting and Editing Film
Beta SP, Digital Beta, DV and HD Camera experience
18 years experience with Media Composer
4 years experience with Final Cut Pro
Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
20 + years Linear (tape) Editing Experience
Extensive knowledge of PCs and Macs
Avid Certified Instructor - All AVID Products

Experience:
1999 - Present
Freelance Producer/DP and Director creating unique and award wining productions in HD and SD. Worked on many shows that gained national and International recognition and garnered Emmys and other major awards.

1995 to 1998
Applications Editor, Eastern Region Sales, AVID Technology.
Trained and demonstrated AVID products to customers. Worked on a team of TV professionals to create the next generation of AVID systems.

1990 - 1995
Freelance Cameraman/Editor for NBC News and WCVB-TV. Covered major local and national news stories. Many of the programs I worked on won Emmys and Peabody awards.

1989 - 1990
On-Line Editor for the Christian Science Broadcast Center, Monitor
Channel. Responsible for the final Edit of Television programming.

1980 - 1989
Freelance Editor, Cameraman and Producer/Director based out of
Miami, FL. Managed my own production company; with a customer base of
companies that included, Bell South, IBM, BASF, CITICORP, Bankers Life
Insurance Group, ABC News, NBCNews, CNN and CBS News. Projects were produced on 35mm and 16mm film.

1976 - 1980
Worked in Local Television as a Reporter/Producer and Cameraman.

Awards/Nominations:

2000-2005 National Emmy nominations for editing
1984 Ace Nomination - series of reports for CNN
1988 Merit Award - ongoing Video Program - IABC
1988 2nd Place - Communications - ITVA

Education:
Bachelor of Science from Boston University in Broadcasting and Film.

References:
Available on Request.

Over 20 years of experience In Documentary and TV for Broadcast

2000-2005 National Emmy nominations for editing
1984 Ace Nomination - series of reports for CNN
1988 Merit Award - ongoing Video Program - IABC
1988 2nd Place - Communications - ITVA

Bachelor of Science from Boston University in Broadcasting and Film

Adjunct Professor New Media
University of Maine

I have a Complete HD and SD EFP Documentary/Reality Camera Packages, please contact for more info.

I Work as a DP and Producer. I have extensive travel experience in remote locations.

Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire

Spanish

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