HomeMy WebLinkAboutVideoVets_PV_AgreementAGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into in the City of San Luis Obispo on _________________, by
and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as City, and
VideoVets, hereinafter referred to as Consultant.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the City wants to engage Consultant to furnish on-call video production and
photography services.
WHEREAS, Consultant is qualified to perform this type of service and has submitted a proposal to
do so, which has been accepted by City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises, obligations, and covenants
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from the date this Agreement is made and
entered, as first written above, for two years, at the end of the term, there will be an option to extend and
additional one year by mutual written consent.
2. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE City RFQ for on-call consulting for video production and
photography services and Consultant’s proposal is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this
Agreement and attached as Exhibit A. To the extent that there are any conflicts between the Consultant's
fees and scope of work and the City's terms and conditions, the City's terms and conditions shall prevail
unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing signed by both parties.
3. CITY'S OBLIGATIONS. For providing services as specified in this Agreement, City will pay
and Consultant shall receive therefor compensation as set for in Exhibit A.
4. CONSULTANT'S OBLIGATIONS. For and in consideration of the payments and Agreements
hereinbefore mentioned to be made and performed by City, Consultant agrees with City to provide services
as set forth in Exhibit A.
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5. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment, modification, or variation from the terms of this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective only upon approval by the Department Head or
City Manager of the City.
6. COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This written Agreement, including all writings specifically
incorporated herein by reference, shall constitute the complete Agreement between the parties hereto.
No oral agreement, understanding, or representation not reduced to writing and specifically
incorporated herein shall be of any force or effect, nor shall any such oral Agreement, understanding, or
representation be binding upon the parties hereto.
7. NOTICE. All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail,
postage prepaid by registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
City Whitney Szentesi
Public Communications Manager
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(wszentes@slocity.org)
Consultant/Consultant VideoVets
809 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Paul Zagaris
paul@videovets.net
8. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Both City and Consultant do covenant that each
individual executing this Agreement on behalf of each party is a person duly authorized and empowered
to execute Agreements for such party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed the day
and year first above written.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, A Municipal Corporation
By:______________________________
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________ ________________________________
City Attorney Consultant
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Bid 2110-005 (RFQ) for on-call consulting for video production and photography services.
a.Provide the name of the entity, its mailing address, telephone, facsimile number. Please
describe the organization.
VideoVets
809 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office Phone: (800) 445-0530
Direct Phone: (209) 614-1394
Fax: (800) 594-8020
Thank you for taking the time to conduct business with VideoVets, a Hispanic-owned and
operated Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise. We work with state and
local government agencies to fulfill their video production needs. Our background includes
working with private clients, colleges, universities, and municipalities to create promotional,
educational, and informational videos. VideoVets brings years of experience with a talented
staff to bring you compelling video production.
VideoVets is a content innovator using a flexible development and management team with
filmmaking and marketing backgrounds. They write, direct and produce content tailored to
your organization's needs. Our creative team:
•Adheres to the core value of putting you—the client—first.
•Understands your need for high-quality photography, video production, and editing.
•Promises transparent and clear client communications and scheduling .
•Provides you with direct collaboration on all stages of project development.
•Brings proven methods for delivering highly successful, targeted video content across
any media platform.
VideoVets' commitment to you: We will deliver quality content precisely as
requested, when needed, and on time.
b. Indicate that the Consultant has the availability and time to dedicate the personnel and
resources necessary to provide on-call video and photography consulting services.
VideoVets is available and dedicated to allocating the time required to fulfill this RFQ. We have
the personnel and resources to honor all commitments. We own our film equipment, including
numerous cinema, DSLR, and video cameras; all necessary sound, lighting, servers, camera
stabilization, movement equipment; and multiple computers dedicated to editing and motion
graphics design.
EXHIBIT A
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VideoVets is fully funded, with numerous accounts receivable from ongoing and repeat clients,
including multiple local government and state contract awards. Through the SBA, VideoVets has
been able to procure extensive funding, and we have saved capital resources in reserve that
exceed any necessary monies required for this work.
Many of our team are cross-trained in cinematography and editing, allowing quicker
turnaround times and more reliable workflow. Each VideoVet technician is professionally
trained and educated, with degrees in all of their areas of expertise. We are all skilled with
multiple technical elements of filmmaking, allowing us to fluidly and efficiently fulfill a ny
project-development need. We maintain an elastic and flexible workforce to take on projects
anywhere in California without impacting time or efficiency.
c. Indicate that the Consultant has the minimum qualifications listed in Section III above.
VideoVets has all required qualifications as listed in this RFQ to carry out the work detailed
therein. VideoVets has been in business for the past six years, but each team member has more
than a decade of experience working in their profession.
VideoVets provides all services in-house, with preproduction planning, scripting, logistics, talent
coordination, and scheduling, as well as all video production and photo shoots carried out by
our staff with you. We will provide the City with raw video and photographs and the finished
product, including high-definition videos and/or photographs. We are licensed and educated in
all necessary areas of expertise, including piloting drones to capture footage, cinematography,
sound design, lighting, motion graphics, and video editing.
VideoVets will work collaboratively with you on video and photography production to
supplement your communications efforts with stakeholder audiences, such as residents,
nonprofit service providers, business owners, and operators, college students, and help you
communicate the critical City issues and services.
VideoVets will provide visual aids, such as videos and photography, that are important to the
success of the City's outreach efforts. We anticipate helping you reach the desired outcome
from this effort by increasing community satisfaction with City communication.
d. Indicate the intention of the Consultant to adhere to the provisions described in the RFQ.
VideoVets will adhere to all provisions described in this RFQ, including all Terms and Conditions,
Additional Considerations and Assumptions, and Proposed Agreement as detailed by the Notice
requesting qualifications for on-call consulting for video production and photography services.
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e. If selected to provide on-call consulting services, the Consultant will be expected to sign a
service provider agreement with the City.
If selected, VideoVets will provide on-call consulting services and sign a service provider
agreement with the City.
f. Please identify the contact person responsible for the submittal, specifying the name, title,
and contact information.
Paul Zagaris
Vice President
paul@videovets.net
Direct Phone: (209) 614-1394
g. Please note that the person signing the letter of interest must be a legal representative of
the Consultant authorized to bind the Consultant to an agreement in the event of an award.
The following, together and individually, are authorized as signatories to negotiate on behalf of
VideoVets relating to terms, conditions, pricing, and contracts:
Luis Alcazar, VideoVets, President luis@videovets.net
Paul Zagaris, VideoVets, Vice President paul@videovets.net
I am authorized to bind the Firm, VideoVets, contractually. Should you desire or require any
clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email or call at the above and below
contact points.
Paul Zagaris
Vice President
VideoVets
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2. Relevant Experience of Key Personnel and the Firm (10-page maximum).
a. Key Personnel Experience. The submittal must identify the key personnel that is to b e
assigned if awarded a contract, detailing their qualifications, areas of expertise, a summary of
their past experience performing similar services for other jurisdictions, and a resume of each
key personnel, including experience working with City staff, local San Luis Obispo community
groups and decision-makers, and regional partner agencies.
KEY PERSONNEL
Name and Title:
Luis Alcazar, President
Project Role:
Producer/Director of Photography
Qualifications:
Fifteen years of professional film experience. In 2014, Luis earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts
summa cum laude from California State University in Video Production and Time-Based Media,
Certificate of Completion - The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting.
Areas of Expertise:
Luis is a skilled camera operator and director of photography. He has worked with many
industry-standard film and digital cameras and provides advanced troubleshooting and basic
repair. He is proficient in the entire Adobe Suite, including, but not limited to, After Effects,
Premiere, InDesign, Photoshop, and Audition.
Summary of Past Experience:
Luis has taken part in various successful social media campaigns focused on social justice issues.
Luis is the President of VideoVets. In 2016 he co-founded VideoVets, a video production firm
based in Northern California. His client experience includes government, education, nonprofit,
and retail. Luis will oversee each project from conception to completion during each video
produced for Solano Transportation Authority and may also be involved in the marketing and
distribution process. He will work closely with the production staff on each project.
During production, Luis will be acting as director of photography, working with our camera
crew, and responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the project. His
client experience includes government, education, nonprofit, automotive sa les, food &
beverage, travel, financial services, retail, health & wellness having worked with companies
such as Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), CalWORKs,
California State University Stanislaus (CSUS), Modesto Junior College, BIC, 2XU, PaperPro,
Samuel Adams, Central Valley Automotive, Modesto Toyota, American Pacific Mortgage,
Children's Crisis Center among others.
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Luis worked as Director of Photography and Producer on the following government proje cts:
• Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) captured and coordinated a 3-minute video
presentation highlighting the Mathilda Avenue construction project.
• Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) produced several short English and bilingual tutorial
videos on legalization, safety & health, the importance of getting licensed, and finding
licensed retailers.
• California Prison Industry Authority (CalPIA), a video campaign producer whereby
previously incarcerated individuals who received training through CalPIA were
showcased as having successfully integrated into the civilian sector.
• California State University at Stanislaus—Luis was the consultant during the
construction and development of their state-of-the-art KECK Visual Anthropology
Center.
See Resume for further detail
Name and Title:
Paul Zagaris, Vice President
Project Role:
Project Manager
Qualifications:
Paul has sixteen years of experience with project managing, production , and sales. In 2005, Paul
earned a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Film & Television Studies from the University of
California Santa Barbara. In 2010, he earned a Juris Doctorate degree in law from McGeorge
School of Law. Paul has served on the Board of Directors for the American Advertising
Federation, Sacramento Advertising Club from 2016 through 2021.
Area of Expertise:
Produces, distributes, and markets video content on social media, totaling 130,000 subscribers
and 100 million views across various media platforms. Manages Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Vimeo, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube for numerous clients, overseeing multimedia marketing
campaigns that include cross-platform communications and utilization of customer relationship
management and marketing software such as VidIQ, Insightly, HubSpot, Hootesuite, and
MailChimp. Adept at social media and project management.
Skilled at utilizing current analytics software tools, Paul's experience with film marketing
campaigns and the technical details of project management includes a deep understanding of
online video advertising, viral video marketing, transmedia storytelling, and the principles of
inbound marketing: 'tools of influence' – authority, reciprocity, liking, commitment and
consistency, and social proof by providing each client and audience with the information they
want and answers to their questions.
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Summary of Past Experience:
Paul's experience includes managing the production pipeline, working closely with City staff
personnel, production crews, creatives, post-production editors, and other key players. He
ensures that the projects are executed on time by meeting all deadlines and fulfilling
deliverables as needed. He creates and manages detailed video production project plans,
ensuring that all deliverables track on-time delivery to the client. He maintains tracking hours,
expenses, and overall budget utilization on a project basis.
Paul worked as Project Manager on the following government projects:
• Managed million-dollar budget and team collaboration with the Bureau of Cannabis
Control (BCC), including weekly and monthly spreadsheets, update/progress reports,
virtual meetings, and budget controls.
• Coordinated statewide film shoots throughout California for the California Prison
Industry Authority (CalPIA), procuring permits, locations, and personnel from San Diego
to Sacramento.
• Worked closely with Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) to manage
collaborations on education modules that incorporated videography for interview
subjects and greenscreen photography into the software training coursework.
• Worked with Public Affairs and Public Relations companies, KP Public Affai rs and
Unearth, to develop video media campaigns for political and legislative agenda items,
developing ideas into compelling and persuasive content, including work on Proposition
13 and the Almond Alliance.
See Resume for further detail
Name and Title:
Justin Dailey, Editor
Project Role:
Senior Editor
Qualifications:
Ten years of professional video experience. In 2011, Justin earned a Bachelor of Science in
Digital Filmmaking and Video Production from The Art Institute of California.
Area of Expertise:
Justin is a professionally trained editor who solves problems, collaborates, and quickly adapts to
new workflows. He is familiar with different professional camera workflows and is well versed
in all aspects of film and video production. His experience in editing includes pioneering work
with YouTube sensation Smosh. He was a Senior Editor at BuzzFeed Motion Pictures from its
inception, including Ashton Kutcher's A+ and several feature documentary and narrative films.
Justin is adept in multiple video-editing programs, including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, and
Avid. He has a passion for delivering high-quality content and knows all the ins and outs of
production, from pre-planning to post-production.
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Summary of Past Experience:
Justin's experience includes camera operations and video editing, working closely with
government staff personnel and the VideoVets management production team. He meticulously
bridges what each client envisions and the finished video content. He oversees all other editing
and motion graphics personnel and assets. His deliverables and editing workflow have ensured
that all clients have been delighted with the process and very happy with the results.
Justin worked as Senior Editor on the following government projects:
• Wove narrative content into storytelling through editing, with a four -part documentary-
style video for California Prison Industry Authority (CalPIA).
• Produced and edited daily social media content for Facebook and Instagram with US
HealthWorks (Concentra).
• Delivered digitized and hard copy video content, including raw and edited data , to
Modesto Junior College (MJC) for graduation ceremonies and online exposition.
• Rendered motion graphics for Digital Marketing Labs (DML), creating 3D animations,
lower thirds, and other similar graphical assets required for a range of private business
entities and industry clients for DML.
See Resume for further detail
b. Firm Experience. The submittal must describe the Firm's pertinent project experience,
including a list of performed relevant projects, past performance, individual or team
accomplishments, and examples of similar work for San Luis Obispo or neighboring
jurisdictions in California, including experience working with City staff, local San Luis Obispo
community groups and decision-makers, and regional partner agencies.
VideoVets' current government clients include contract work for
• Solano Transportation Authority (STA)
• California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
• California Food and Drug Administration (CDFA)
• Modesto Junior College (MJC)
• California State University of Stanislaus (CSUS)
• Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
• Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District (GGT)
• Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC)
• California Prison Industry Authority (CalPIA)
• Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
In addition, VideoVets works closely with private clients, most recently:
• California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS)
• Professional Engineers in California Government (PEG)
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• Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA)
• Almond Alliance
• 7-Eleven Corporation, Concentra (US HealthWorks)
• CalWORKs
Examples of VideoVets work products for our clients:
CalPIA – Narrative Storytelling
https://vimeo.com/448210227/2213af9637
https://vimeo.com/507689724/cc930b7c82
BCC – Business and Consumer Outreach
https://vimeo.com/519688813/ce22d3abb9
https://vimeo.com/519688092/9191019dd9
https://youtu.be/ioqsK8Wkjp4
FreeThink – Branding and Outreach
https://youtu.be/Ec-4R2jchyo
Santa Clara VTA - Live Event Video
https://vimeo.com/403159819
Nation's Promise – Feature Documentary Movie Trailers
https://vimeo.com/638675877
https://vimeo.com/638449764
LGBT – Television Commercial
https://youtu.be/IbXrIEVv2qE
WSPA – Public Affairs and Consumer Awareness
https://youtu.be/Q5HUN7uKd6o
https://youtu.be/4Gr_TBW6X3c
US HealthWorks – Online Social Media Marketing
https://youtu.be/ZcOXRUs0iRY
https://youtu.be/a3NnMpr3530
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c. General Firm Information. General firm information including the number of employe es,
location of firm headquarters, branch offices, and the number of years in business may also
be provided. Please note that general firm information is not a substitute for the specific
information requested in Sections IV.2.a and b above.
VideoVets is a DVBE, SB, and DBE video production California Corporation , owned and operated
by Luis Alcazar, President, and Paul Zagaris, Vice President. Paul Zagaris will be the primary staff
person to oversee the City's account as the main point of contact.
Our team is made up of eight employees split into two teams. Each team has a Producer,
Director, Cinematographer, and Audio Technician. Each member has over a decade worth of
experience in the film and digital media industry.
Videovets has two locations:
We have a corporate office in downtown Sacramento, at 809 16th Street in Sacramento,
California 95814. We chose this central location to enable clients to meet with our teams easily.
It also facilitates staff collaboration to work on sales, marketing, production, strategy, and
planning sessions.
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VideoVets has a second location in the heart of the Central Valley, 1901 Tully Road, Hughson,
CA 95326. With an office centrally located between the Bay Area and Fresno, VideoVets is
conveniently accessible to a broader base of clients.
3. Fee Structure. Please include a clear and comprehensive fee schedule, including a detailed
statement of hourly rates for all positions and classifications of individuals involved and
reimbursable expenses. Please also include the rates for a project -by-project basis, such as
short-form videos, long-form videos, aerial photography/videography, etc.
Pre-Production Team Title Hourly Wage
Luis Alcazar Producer $126.66
Reggie Waters Director $106.02
Paul Zagaris Production Manager $ 83.43
Production Team Title Hourly Wage
Luis Alcazar Producer/DP $126.66
Reggie Waters Director $106.02
Paul Zagaris Production Manager $ 83.43
TBD Camera Operator $85.54
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Post-Production Team Title Hourly Wage
Luis Alcazar Producer/DP $126.66
Fabian Pourmand Director $106.02
Paul Zagaris Production Manager $ 83.43
Justin Dailey Editor $106.02
Reginald Waters Visual Effects Artist $ 86.99
Photography Title Hourly Wage
Ousa Khun Senior Photographer $ 327.18
Luis Alcazar Photographer $ 136.33
Project Description Price per Project
Short form 30 seconds - 3 minutes $4,999 - $7,000
Long form 4 minutes - 15 minutes $8000 - $30,000
*All projects are priced differently depending on production, crew, equipment and post
production needs.
**Reimbursable expenses shall not exceed $150 for all gas, food and lodging (Travel) per day.
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4. Client References. Consultants must provide a minimum of three (3) client references .
References
Reference # 1
March 2018 - Present
Name of Organization California State University Stanislaus
Address One University Circle, Turlock CA., 95382
Contact Name Steve Arounsack
Contact Title Visual KECK Lab Director, Professor
Contact Phone Number (209) 664-6577
Reference # 2
June 2019 - Present
Name of Organization California Prison Industry Authority
Address 560 E. Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Contact Name Michele Kane
Contact Title Assistance General Manager, External Affairs
Contact Phone Number (916) 462-0731
Reference # 3
March 2019 - Present
Name of Organization Bureau of Cannabis Control
Address 2920 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Contact Name Alex Travers
Contact Title Assistant Chief of Communications
Contact Phone Number (916) 465-9005
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PAUL ZAGARIS
809 16th Street • Sacramento, CA 95814 • Cell (209) 614-1394 • Paul@videovets.net
Produce and distribute multimedia marketing campaigns to targeted audiences with an eye towards
analytics, art, entertainment and education.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.C. Davis Graduate School of Management -2015
• Masters in Business Administration student
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law -2010
• Juris Doctorate with an emphasis in Contracts
Universidad Complutense de Madrid -2002
• Spanish language immersion in Film, Television and Communications
U.C. Santa Barbara -2004
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Law & Society and Film Studies with Honors
U.C. Los Angeles -2000
• Film & Television
U.C. Santa Cruz -1999
• Film & Television
Modesto High School -1999
• International Baccalaureate degree with Honors
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VideoVets -2016 – Present
• Vice President
California Corporation, DVBE and SB certified, multimedia marketing
campaign specialization
Cinematic Adventure Club, LLC -2014 – Present
• President
Film marketing and digital campaign company
Cinematic, Entertainment & Adventure -2013 –2014
• Producer
Scenic Oaks Funding (previously PMZ Home Loans) -2004 –2013
• Loan Officer NMLS #241236 Closed over $10.5 million in loans in 2007, $8.9 million
in 2008, $5.7 million in 2009, $6.8 million in 2010, $8.1 million in 2011, $11.8 m illion in
2012 and $13.6 million in 2013
SKILLS
Fluent in Spanish Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
Utilize Google Analytics & Adwords Skilled at CRM and Inbound Marketing
YouTube & Facebook Management Accomplished at Twitter, Instagram,
Vimeo, LinkedIn
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Justin Dailey
Phone: (916) 517-7618 • E-Mail: Justin@videovets.net • Demo Reels: www.vimeo.com/jdailey
An experienced and adaptable media specialist, who utilizes teamwork and collaboration to
bring conceptual ideas to a working and insightful presentation.
E DUCATIONAL E XPERIENCE
T HE ART INSTITUTE OF C ALIFORNIA, S ACRAMENTO CA 2011
• Bachelor’s of Science – Digital Filmmaking and Video Production
P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
VIDEOVETS– Stanislaus County, CA 2016-Present
SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR
• Manage Edit team built projects for commercial use on websites and television distribution.
OOBAKIDS- Elk Grove, CA 2015-2016
SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR
• Organize, edit and animate footage on a weekly basis for an educational kids program with a positive message.
SUPERHUMAN P ICTURES – Rancho Cordova, CA 2010-Present
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/FOUNDER
• Handle all the management decisions, and social media
• Production of videos for commercial clients and narrative entertainment.
A^MEDIA. – New York, NY 2015
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCER
• Create inspirational short form videos for Ashton Kutcher’s new media company A^ Media.
DISSIDENT LOGIC – San Diego, CA 2014
FREELANCE MARKETING LEAD
• Created a campaign to not only get funding for a hit PlayStation 4 game, but facilitated a marketing campaign for sales.
BUZZFEED VIDEO – Hollywood, CA 2013 - 2014
VIDEO PRODUCER
• Conceptualize and create short form videos to generate viral views on the internet.
SMOSH – Sacramento, CA 2011 – 2013
ASSITSTANT EDITOR AND DIGITAL IMAGING TECHNICIAN
• Responsible -Transcode and edit footage as it is being filmed using Adobe Media Encoder CS6 and Final Cut Pro 7.
A WARDS
FILM
• 2016 Sacramento International Film Festival - Official Selection - “Gomi and the Cyclops”
• 2013-2014 BuzzFeed Goals – Multiple Awards – Over 1,000,000 views for several video projects
• 2013 The Poe Project – Award – Best Inspiration “Ligeia”
• 2011 The Next Talent Awards – Award – The Criterion “Justin Dailey”
• 2011 Go Girl Energy Drink Commercial – Prize – Competition Winner “Justin Dailey”
• 2010 The Artsies – Award- Best Original Screenplay “The Morgue Princess”
S KILLS
• Adobe Products, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Audition.
• Microsoft Office, Desktop Publishing (Windows and Macintosh).
• Experience with professional Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and Red Cameras
• Experience in all expects of film and television production
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LUIS ALCAZAR
1901 Tully Rd. • Hughson, CA 95326 • Cell (209) 410-1765 • luis@videovets.net
I am resourceful, hardworking, and creative individual who completes tasks by using critical thinking
and technical skills. I specialize in cinematography and multimedia production, but I am well versed in
all aspects of the entertainment industry. I am dedicated to creating quality content and devoted to
working side-by-side with my clients to create art that is both engaging and memorable.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY STANISLAUS, TURLOCK CA -2014
● Bachelor of Fine Arts – Video Production and Time-Based Media
● Summa Cum Laude
● Completed university’s honors program
THE CUTTING EDGE, SACRAMENTO CA -2014
● Post Production Workshop with Adam Epstein
CSU SUMMER ARTS, MONTEREY CA -2013
● Digital Cinematography Workshop
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE - 2002
● Associate of Science Degree in Computer Graphics Applications
● Graduated with Honors
THE ACADEMY OF RADIO & TV BROADCASTING -1995
● Certificate of Completion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VIDEOVETS– STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA - 2016 - PRESENT
PRESIDENT
● Own and operate company’s day-to-day film/video production, marketing, advertising, and public relations
operations that deal directly with local, state, and federal agencies.
LA F&MA AND WANDERFILMS– STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA -2014-2016
FILMMAKER – CO-OWNER
● Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, and Editor
● Also performed various film crew positions for different production houses, which included Director of
Photography, Assistant Director, Camera Operator, Production Manager, Production Assistant, Steadicam
Operator, Dolly/Crane Rig Operator, Lighting Tech, Audio Mixer and Post Production.
CSU STANISLAUS – STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA -2014
ANTHROPOLOGY KVAL FILM LAB TECH
● Manage and maintain the University’s Anthropology Film Department.
● Check out and assist students and faculty members with equipment.
● Teach students how to operate cameras, set up lighting, audio equipment, and editing programs.
LA MICHOACANA INC. – STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA -2011 - 2012
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
● Worked closely with company’s advertising and marketing department to advise and suggest new ways to
maximize branding awareness.
● Responsible for direct marketing concepts and designs, which included catalogues, packaging design, web
and other print advertising campaigns.
REAL ESTATE AGENT. – STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA -2004 - 2011
SALES & MARKETING SPECIALIST
● Created marketing materials to increase agent presence, property sales and buyer leads. Ads were published
in local newspapers, magazines and web outlets. .
● Managed over 80 Bank Owned properties in N California and worked closely with Asset Protection
companies. Provided weekly inspections, maintenance reports and interior and exterior photographs of all
REO properties. Scheduled and managed all contractors to do property clean ups, repairs and inspections.
DIGICAP MEDIA, DESIGN FIRM. – STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA -2000 - 2004
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LUIS ALCAZAR
1901 Tully Rd. • Hughson, CA 95326 • Cell (209) 410-1765 • luis@videovets.net
Co-OWNER
● Concept designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, packaging, direct mail, and television
● Portrait and commercial photography. Digital photography enhancing, manipulating and editing.
● Developed briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical
illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, magazines, newspapers and web.
U.S. NAVY – USA & OVERSEAS -1996 – 2000
AVIATION TECHNICIAN/ LOGISTICS CLERK
● Responsible for over $1,000,000.00 worth of tools and equipment inventory. Performed daily accounts,
reports and inspection of specialized aviation’s tools.
● Purchasing Agent for broken or lost tools. Expertly trained and qualified sailors on tool use, motorized
equipment licensing, hazardous material handling and disposal, and life saving procedures in emergencies.
RECRUITER ASSISTANT
● Recruited, Interviewed, tested, and briefed applicants for entry into military service. Interacted with local
officials to obtain police records, birth verifications and other required documents for applicants. Coordinated
booth presentations for job fairs, shows and career days.
AWARDS
FILM
● “Snug Plug Commercial” American Advertising Award 2018
● “Imperfect Sky” 8 National and International Film Festival Awards 2015
● “The Great Society” Fan Favorite, Indi.com/Hollyshorts Film Festival 2014
● “Unpeaceable” Best Drama, Sacramento International Film Festival 2014
● “Modesto Modernism” Viewers Choice Award, Architectural Film Festival 2013
● “This guy is in love with you” 1st place, Panasonic Cinematography Award 2012
● “The Date Profile” 2nd place Fiction category, Northern California Film Festival 2011
● “Cancer Awareness Video” 2nd place, KMPH Great Day Fresno News. 2010
ACADEMIC
● Academic Excellence Dean’s Award 2014
● Student Veterans Commencement Award 2014
SKILLS
● Adobe Products, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Audition.
● Third party programs for Adobe and Mac Products
● Microsoft Office, Desktop Publishing (Windows and Macintosh).
● Experience with professional Panasonic, Sony, Canon, and Red Cameras
● Experience in all aspects of film and television production
● Bilingual: English and Spanish
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