Photographer | Filmmaker
Amy E. Frye
About Amy
Diligent and motivated media industry professional seeking to utilize strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a high interest in creative industries and project coordination. Looking to leverage skills gained through previous experience including: creative collaboration, problem-solving , storytelling and creating art.
Professional Experience
October 2021 - Current
Freelance
Camera Assistant
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Assist with assessing camera equipment needs for the production
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Ensure all necessary equipment is received by coordinating with camera rental house
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Test equipment for functionality at camera preps; order replacements as needed
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Organize and manage a substantial quantity of equipment on location
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Execute Director of Photography's plans by completing and delegating tasks to achieve desirable outcome Support and assist the Director of Photography throughout production\
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Ensure equipment is properly torn down and inventoried in preparation for returning to rental house
Video Editor

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Organize raw footage on hard drives and in non-linear editing programs
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Assemble and cut footage on timeline to create a cohesive story
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Add creative effects and graphics to enhance the story
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Implement client feedback during revisions
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Export final video according to deliverable platform
Video Production Assistant
January 2021-September 2021
Image Resources
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Facilitate legal depositions remotely through virtual meeting spaces
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Coach attorneys and witnesses through technical aspects of remote depositions
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Shoot and edit in-person depositions and settlement documentaries
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Support and assist Production Manager in day-to-day office and production tasks
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Adapt quickly to changes in production plansInitiate dialogue with clients to produce the best video for their needs
Service & Hospitality
August 2017-September 2021
Server & Bartender
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Obtain extensive menu knowledge to advise customers and upsell menu items when appropriate
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Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
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Engage with customers in a fun and positive manner
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Manage large number of guests in high volume establishment
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Serve private parties with exceptional attention
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Operate cash registers and manage financial transactions
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Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff
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Attend to complaints or problems with a positive attitude
Documentary Producer Graduate Assistant
August 2018-May 2020
David Owsley Museum of Art
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Partner with the art museum, Ball State University, and Muncie community schools to produce documentaries and promotional videos
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Generate ideas for b-roll
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Write interview questions based off story needs and subject's expertise
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Coordinate with interview subjects and locations to schedule shoots
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Organize footage for archival and editing purposes
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Direct other graduate assistants during the production and editing process
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Collaborate with clients during the editing and revision processes
New Work Initiative Dramaturgist
August 2016-May 2018
Ball State Department of Theatre & Dance
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Develop a new work by asking questions, providing context, and research regarding the text's structure, tone, perspectives, and theme along side the playwright and creative team
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Create research packets relevant information, articles, and videos to supplement the actors' and production teams' understanding of the play's historical and contextual background
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Research, write, and create informational program notes & lobby displays to enrich audience understanding of the production
Software Experience
Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Microsoft Office, G Suite, Zoom, Slack
Camera Experience
RED, Canon C-Line, Canon C70, Canon DSLR, Sony Fx9, FS7, F55, Venice, Alexa Mini, Amira, Panavision DXL2, Blackmagic Ursa, Pocket Cinema Camera, Panasonic S5
Selected Credits
Camera Assistant
TopCourt - Pickleball
Dir. Kyle Bullington | 1st Assistant Camera | Video Tutorial | 2022
Juneteenth Celebration
Dir. Oscar Chavez | 2nd Assistant Camera | Commerical | 2022
My Parnter's Wife
Dir. Lindsay Hartley | 2nd Assistant Camera | Feature | 2022
Mystery in Paradise
Dir. Lane Bishop | 1st Assistant Camera | Feature | 2022
Simi Valley School Corps.
Dir. Corey Hutchinson | 1st Assistant Camera | Commercial | 2022
Mother's Deadly Son
Dir. Chris Lancey | 2nd Assistant Camera | Feature | 2021
Angela Elliot for IN
Dir. Adam Allen | 1st Assistant Camera | Political Ad | 2020
Unknown
Dir. Micah Holtgraves | 1st Assistant Camera | Short Film | 2019
Director of Photography | Camera Operator
Supper
Dir. Austin Webster | Short Film
Clay
Dir. Ashley Mullen | Short Film
The Route
Dir. Holly Barnhart | Short Film
Whispers
Dir. Zoe Taylor | Short Film
Our Universal Language: Music and the Human Soul
Dir. John Osterhoudt | Documentary
Interrogation
Dir. Austin Webster | Short Film
Ball State University Centennial Celebration Project
Dir. John Osterhoudt | Documentary
Ball State University Centennial Celebration Project
Dir. Zoe Taylor | Video Series
Education