DJ Stokes
T 309-798-8319
Info@DinoStokes.com
EDUCATION –
Full Sail University – Orlando, FL
Master of Science Degree in Entertainment Business – February 2009
Related Courses: Executive Leadership, Project Team Management, Branding, Financing, Global Entertainment Business Strategy, Negotiation and Deal Making, Artist and Product Management, Advanced Entertainment Law, Media Publishing and Distribution, Internet Marketing & Web Search Optimization, Mobile Marketing, Business Plan Development, and Entertainment Leadership Portfolio and Final Business Plan Thesis.
Full Sail University – Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Film – November 2007
Related Courses: Basic Lighting, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Sound for Film, History of Motion Picture, Digital Cinematography, Post Production, Movie Make-up, Advanced Lighting, Documentary Filmmaking, HD Production, Cinematography, 16mm Film, Art Direction, Production Design, 35mm Film, and Producing.
Black Hawk Community College – Moline, IL
Attended 2004 – 2005
Riverdale High School – Port Byron, IL
High School Diploma – May 2004
FILM EXPERIENCE –
| Train Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 (Freelance – LMG) |
HH Camera Operator Video Assist |
May – July 2015 |
| Skylife - Season 1 Reality TV Deland, FL |
Camera Operator | 2015 |
| Wild Game Nation – Season 8, Episode 5 “Early Season Thunder Chickens” (Produced by Wild Game Nation) Winter Park, FL |
Editor | 2015 |
| A/V Media Audio/Visual Company Orlando, FL |
Freelance A/V Technician |
Dec. ’14 – Present |
| Gartner Symposim/IT Expo Fall ’14 Corporate Conference (Produced by A.V.P.S.) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2014 |
| Lynco Products Promo Video (Produced by Dphilms) Milan, IL |
2nd A.C. Grip |
2014 |
| Promo/Awareness Video NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation (Produced by Dphilms) Davenport, IA |
2nd A.C. Grip |
2014 |
| “It All Begins Here” WIU Quad Cities Campus Promo Video/Commercial (Produced by Dphilms) Rock Island, IL |
Grip/P.A. Extra |
2014 |
| Florida Bahamas Conference ’14 Corporate (Produced by W.A.V.E.S.) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator A/V Technician |
2014 |
| LCU Conference ’14 Corporate (Produced by DCW Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator A/V Technician |
2014 |
| Florida Sterling Conference ’14 Corporate (Produced by DCW Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator A/V Technician |
2014 |
| Empire Dance Studio’s 2nd Annual Recital Dance/Music talent (Produced by Nerb Productions) Lake Mary, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2014 |
| Pat O’Hara Broadcast Demo Demo Reel Winter Park, FL |
Editor | 2014 |
| Behind the Scenes – Prowler Photoshoot ’14 (Produced by Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2014 |
| Predators Green Screen Jumbotron Skits Sports (Produced by Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2014 |
| 2014 Prowler Auditions/Finals Dance Auditions for Arena Football League (Produced by Nerb Productions) Greater Orlando Area, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2014 |
| “Field Trip Video” Informational Video Orlando Science Center (Produced by Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2014 |
| Various Legal Videos (Produced by Just Perspective, LLC) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Director of Photography |
2013 – Present |
| Diego Campos – Best of the Best Sports (Produced by Futbol Mundial) (Presented by Army Strong) Montverde, FL |
Camera Operator | 2013 |
| Assured Partners Corporate/Introduction Video (Produced by Nerb Productions) Greater Orlando Area, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Orlando Science Center Teacher Sessions (Produced by O.S.C.) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| North Brevard Charities 2013 Corporate (Produced by Nerb Productions) Titusville, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Pop Warner Football Sports (Produced by Game-Footage.com) Greater Orlando Area, FL |
Camera Operator | Aug. ’13 – Oct. ’13 |
| Florida Sterling Conference Corporate Mike (Host)’s Personal Reel (Produced by DCW Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | Aug. ’13 – Oct. ’13 |
| Plies – “Is we f***ing or What?” Music Video (Produced by Riveting) Miami, FL |
Driver Production Assistant |
2013 |
| Disney Corporate Event Corporate (Produced by Bruce Moitoza) Celebration, FL |
D.I.T. | 2013 |
| Cigarette Breakz Release Party Live Event Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2013 |
| San Antonio Talons Jumbotron Video 2 Sports (Produced by Nerb Productions) Winter Park, FL |
Editor | 2013 |
| LCU Event Corporate (Produced by DCW Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2013 |
| Disney Corporate Event Corporate (Produced by Bruce Moitoza) Celebration, FL |
D.I.T. | 2013 |
| UCF Lacrosse Tournament (Produced by Elevation Video) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Florida Sterling Conference Sterling Team Showcase (Produced by DCW Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator A/V Technician |
2013 |
| DCW Productions A/V Company Orlando, FL |
Freelance A/V technician Camera Operator |
2013 – Present |
| Empire Dance Studio’s 1st Annual Recital Dance (Produced by Nerb Productions) Sanford, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Softball Tournament Sports (Produced by Play On! Sports Network) Vero Beach, FL |
Technical Director Graphics Camera Operator |
2013 |
| Ariana Horvath (Dance Reel) Greater Orlando Area, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Cigarette Breakz Episode 3 “Catfished” Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2013 |
| Track Tournament Sports (Produced by Play On! Sports Network) Jacksonville, FL |
Technical Director | 2013 |
| Easter Play Oviedo All Nations Church Oviedo, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2013 |
| Philly Strikers Sports (Produced by Nerb Productions) Winter Park, FL |
Editor | 2013 |
| (2) 30 Sec. Commercials for Whirly Dome Commercial (Produced by Predators) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator |
2013 |
| San Antonio Talons Jumbotron Video Sports (Produced by Nerb Productions) Winter Park, FL |
Editor | 2013 |
| Black Kat Productions A/V Company Orlando, FL |
Freelance A/V Technician |
Feb. ’13 – Present |
| Project Search Corporate Video (Produced by Nerb Productions) Altamonte Springs, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012-2013 |
| Philly Strikers Sports (Produced by Elevation Video) Celebration, FL |
Camera Operator | 2013 |
| Cosmic Bingo Corporate (Produced by Kevin Kok) Orlando, FL |
Color Correction Motion Graphics |
2013 |
| Debra Forbus (Dance Reel) Oviedo, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 -2013 |
| 3d Blue Chip Lacrosse Tournament (Produced by Elevation Video) Davenport, FL |
Camera Operator | Jan. ’13 – Feb. ’13 |
| Lacrosse Tournament (Produced by Elevation Videos) West Chapin, FL |
Camera Operator | 2012 |
| Sand Q. Perry (Dance Reel) Oviedo, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Crowned Grace International Corporate/Conference (Produced by 1st Dibz Productions) Miami, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| AfroWhitey – “City Lights” Music Video (Produced by Jason Sutton) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2012 |
| Lacrosse Tournament (Produced by Elevation Videos) Naples, FL |
Camera Operator | 2012 |
| Wyndham Orlando Resort W.A.V.E.S. Audio/Visual Company Orlando, FL |
Freelance A/V Technician |
Oct. ’12 – Present |
| P.S.A.V. Audio/Visual Company Orlando, FL |
Freelance A/V Technician |
Sept. ’12 – Present |
| S.K.Y. ft. Stupid Genius - “Far Out There” Music Video (Produced by B. Miller Videos) Orlando/Winter Haven, FL |
Visual FX Supervisor Motion Graphics |
2012 |
| Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Day 2 Corporate/Live Event (Produced by 1st Dibz Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Skateboard Event Corporate/Live Event Video (Produced by Shane Martin) Orlando, FL |
D.I.T. | 2012 |
| Winter Park Florida Hospital Breast Cancer – World Record Attempt Corporate Video (Produced by Kyle Massey) Winter Park, FL |
Camera Operator (#2) | 2012 |
| Surf Expo September 2012 Expo Day 1-3 3 Corporate/Live Event Videos (Produced by Surf Expo) Orlando, FL |
D.I.T. Editor |
2012 |
| Surf Expo September 2012 Demo Day Corporate/Live Event Video (Produced by Surf Expo) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2012 |
| Game-Footage.com Pop Warner Football Sports (Produced by Game-Footage.com) Greater Orlando Area, FL |
Camera Operator | Aug. ’12 – Nov. ’12 |
| Florida Hospital Corporate Video (Produced by Kyle Massey) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2012 |
| Legacy Escapes Corporate Video (Produced by Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2012 |
| Per Mar Securities and Honeywell Systems 2 Corporate Videos (Internally Produced) Davenport, IA |
Grip | 2012 |
| Dr. Bliss Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Corporate Video (Produced by Nerb Productions) Oviedo, FL |
Director Editor |
2012 |
| FHSAA Baseball Tournament Multi-Camera Live Stream (Produced by Digital Wave) Clermont, FL |
Camera Operator (Camera #1) |
2012 |
| New Life Church of Orlando Live Event Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2012 |
| Abby and Ashley Country Mix Dance Reel Sanford, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Orlando Science Center Orlando, FL |
Freelance Audio/Visual Technician |
April ’12 – Present |
| Oviedo All Nations Church (Easter Play) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Bethany (Dance Reel) Orlando/Altamonte Springs, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Nicole Massinello (Dance Reel) Orlando/Altamonte Springs, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| All-Star Weekend After Party at The Ballroom Live Event (Produced by Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| Rick Ross Event (All-Star Weekend After Party at Roxy Produced by Mike) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2012 |
| Wyndham Vacation Ownership Corporate Event (Corporate Video Produced by W.A.V.E.S./Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2012 |
| 2012 Prowler Finals (Nerb Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator |
2012 |
| Disney Showcase (Soccer Tournament Produced by Elevation Video) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | Dec. ’11 – Jan. ’12 |
| Oviedo All Nations Church (Christmas Play) Oviedo, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2011 |
| North Brevard Charities “Chapter 2″ (Corporate Video Produced by Nerb Productions) Titusville, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2011 |
| Ultimate Motor Works (Corporate Video Produced by Nhanced Image) Orlando, FL |
Editing | 2011 |
| Abby Harden (Dance Reel) Oviedo/Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2011 |
| Travis Porter – “You Don’t Know” (Volunteer – Music Video) Atlanta, GA |
Production Assistant | 2011 |
| Synergy Referral Group (Corporate Video Produced by Dreamality Media) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphics Animation/Compositing |
2011 |
| Red Bone (Music Video Produced by Bee Mac Films) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphics | 2011 |
| DJ Nasty Celebrity Birthday Bash (Short Produced by Bee Mac Films) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphics (Intro Text) |
2011 |
| Coaches Tapes Recorded 2 games for Winter Park High School Lacrosse (Produced by Odyssey Creative, LLC) Winter Park/Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| Coaches Tapes Record Home Games for the Orlando Predators (AFL) Amway Arena – Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | Mar. ’11 – Aug. ’11 |
| Behind the Scenes: P.I. Bang ft. Lil Wyte Dee Boi Pop 1 Pop 2 Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2011 |
| Kappa Sigma Fraternity Lambda Epsilon Chapter Chapter Installation Banquet Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| 2011 Showbiz Dance Regionals (New Dimensions Dance Co.) Lakeland, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| United Way Women’s Luncheon Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| 2011 Prowler Finals (Work for Hire for Billie O’Hara) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| 2011 Prowler Finalists(video) (Work for Hire for Billie O’Hara) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphics Editor |
2011 |
| 2011 Prowler Audtions (Work for Hire for Billie O’Hara) Oviedo, FL |
Camera Operator | 2011 |
| 14 Chemstar Training Videos (Produced by Odyssey Creative, LLC) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2010 |
| Casting Call (2-part film contest that consisted of a 30-second TV commercial and 60-second online spot for GoDaddy.com) Orlando, FL |
Director/Editor Camera Operator |
2010 |
| North Brevard Charities (Corporate Video Produced by Nerb Productions, LLC) Titusville, FL |
Director/Editor Camera Operator |
2010 |
| 2010 Prowler’s Featurette (Short Documentary Produced by Nerb Productions, LLC C. Frost Films and Videography) Orlando, FL |
Co-Director/Camera Operator Editor/Motion Graphics Color Correction |
2010 |
| Dreamality Media (Freelance – Demo Reel) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2010 |
| Charity Getaway (Work for Hire, Corporate Video) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphics Editor |
2010 |
| Dance Finals (UFL) (Work for Hire for Billie O’Hara) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2010 |
| The Last Two Stand (Live Concert – Filmed by Nerb Productions, LLC) Cordova, IL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2010 |
| Chris Hemphill – Player Highlight Reel Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2010 |
| Wedding (Work For Hire) Tampa, FL |
Camera Operator | 2010 |
| Dance Auditions (UFL) (Work for Hire for Billie O’Hara) Winter Park, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2010 |
| Flo Rida ft. T-Pain Zoosk Girl (Music Video Produced by BeeMac Films) Miami, FL |
Production Assistant Motion Graphics (Keying/Rotoscoping) |
2010 |
| Wyndham Hotel Resorts Orlando, FL |
Audio/Visual Tech | Mar. ’10 – Jun. ’12 |
| Odyssey Creative Completed Internship Orlando, FL |
Freelance Editor |
Oct. ’10 – Present
Interned
Mar. ’10 – Oct. ’10
|
| DJ Show – Waiting (Work for Hire – Low Budget Music Video) Orlando/Winter Park, FL |
Camera Operator | 2010 |
| B.O.B. – In the Rain (Music Video Produced by BeeMac Films) Apopka, FL |
Production Assistant Motion Graphics (C.G. Rain/Lyrics) |
2010 |
| DJ Show – Biggest Show Ever/ Gunplay (Low Budget Music Video) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2010 |
| Ghost Tracker (Episodic) Orlando, FL |
Motion Graphic Titles Editor |
2010 |
| Orlando Predators, Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator/Post (Co-Media Director) |
Jan. ’10 – Oct. ’10 |
| VIP Oil Wrestling Tournament (Work For Hire – Pinned Princess, LLC) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2009 |
| Billy Ocean – The Question Is (Music Video Produced by Steady Image, Inc.) Orlando, FL |
Production Assistant | 2009 |
| Weddings (x2) (Work for Hire – Anipso Productions) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator | 2009 |
| Elisa Crona – Shubeedo (Freelance Mockumentary) Orlando, FL |
Camera Operator Editor |
2008 |
| Last Ship Out (48hr Short Film Contest) Orlando, FL |
Editor | 2008 |
| Verberation – Saturday (Low Budget Music Video - Freelance) Winter Park, FL |
Grip | 2007 |
| Rock Star Spec Commercial (Freelance Spec Commercial) Winter Park, FL |
1st Assistant Camera Editor |
2007 |
| Leilani – All I Want (Low Budget Music Video - Freelance) Clearwater/Orlando, FL |
1st Assistant Camera Editor |
2007 |
| Everyone I Meet Is From California (35mm Short Film – Freelance) Winter Park/Orlando, FL |
1st Assistant Camera | 2007 |
| So Last Summer Let You Go (Low Budget Music Video - Freelance) Winter Park, FL |
1st Assistant Camera Editor |
2007 |
| Making of Let You Go (‘Making of’ Documentary) Winter Park, FL |
Director/Camera Operator/Editor | 2007 |
| Of the Tracks (16mm Short Film – Freelance) Winter Park, FL |
Camera Operator/1st A.C. 2nd A.C./Loader (Rotated) |
2007 |
| Without Me (Short Documentary – Freelance) Orlando, FL |
2nd Assistant Camera | 2006 – 2007 |
| Hip Hop After Dark (Freelance Television Show) Winter Park, FL |
Computer Graphics Generator |
2006 – 2007 |
| Kid G – Shut ‘Em Down (Low Budget Music Video - Freelance) Orlando, FL |
PA/Grip | 2006 |
| The Plumbers (Short Film – Freelance) Winter Park, FL |
Camera Team/PA Sound Team (Rotated) |
2006 |
WORK RELATED HISTORY –
CEO/Founder, Nerb Productions, LLC, Orlando, FL Dec. 2009 – Present
Started my own production company (and rental), the company was officially registered with the state of Florida in early December of 2009
Audio/Visual Technician, Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL Mar. 2010 – Jun. 2012
Setting up and tearing down of conventions. Mainly consists of putting up projectors and setting up multiple microphones, but can include lighting, Pipe and Drape, Internet, etc. Occasionally Camera Operations as well
Customer Service Manager, Schwans, Sanford, FL Jun. 2009 – Oct. 2009
Working 12-14 hour days as a CSM requires delivery of products to all expecting customers while ensuring 100% service and satisfaction for all the customers on the route. Other job tasks include being a solutions specialist reviewing customer history, truck inventory, and signing up new customers
Business Plan Developer, Freelance, Orlando, FL Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009
Researched, developed, and presented a full-length 30-page feasibility study for industry panelists under deadline pressure. Contents included an industry analysis, established differentiator, venture description, target market, competition, strategies/risks, operations and management, marketing plan, and 5 year financial projections covering start-up costs to exit strategy
Leadership Portfolio (writer), Freelance, Winter Park, FL Jan. 2008 – Jan. 2009
Developed and published a Leadership Portfolio, displaying different Leadership traits and skills displayed throughout the Master’s program for Entertainment Business at Full Sail University
Sales Clerk, Menards, Moline, IL Feb. 2005 – Jan. 2006
Working in the millwork department, my responsibilities included interacting with customers for special/custom orders, cutting trim, sales and product questions, as well as facing/stocking items
Maintenance, Sunset Lakes, Joslin, IL Jun. 2004 – Feb. 2005
While working maintenance at a camp ground, my duties included a wide variety of projects, such as lawn work, pouring concrete, drywall, plowing, and operating heavy machinery
Customer Service/Maintenance, Hidden Pines, Port Byron, IL Nov. 2002 – Present
Hidden Pines is a seasonal job which primarily consists of customer service, cutting and shaking Christmas trees during the Christmas season, as well as tree and yard maintenance during the summer months
Sales/Cashier/Maintenance, True Value, Port Byron, IL Jun. 2002 – Jun. 2003
Working in a small local hardware store, there were many duties. Some of the skills learned here were customer service and communication skills, as well as basic maintenance
SKILLS –
Software – (work with and own) Final Cut Pro 2, Motion 3, Adobe After Effects (CS4), DVD Studio Pro, iDVD, iWork ’08, Mac OSX, Microsoft Office ’08, Windows OS, and basic Adobe Photoshop. Also worked with Avid Media Center and Avid Nitris DS
Equipment – Arriflex 16mm, Bolex Super 16mm, Scoopic 16mm, Arriflex 35mm, Canon XL2, Panasonic AG-HVX200, teleprompter, switcher, character generator, Panasonic studio cameras
I own a Panasonic AG-HVX205A, Green Screen (12′ x 24′), 4 30×30 soft lights and 1 24×24 overhead soft light. I also own my own editing suite equip with Final Cut Studio and Adobe Master Collection (CS4).
