ONLINE PORTFOLIO FOR John David (BO) MCDONALD
My Experience:
Based in Nashville, I am a nationally recognized professional in the field of corporate video production, videography, motion graphics, voiceover artistry, and digital web production. With years of experience in high-end corporate creative production, I specialize in delivering innovative video production, motion graphics, and web design solutions with a proven track record of success.
Here are some highlights of my career:
• Winner of the esteemed WebAward from the Web Marketing Association of America in 2000 for my outstanding work on www.sterlingcommerce.com.
• Expert-level proficiency in utilizing Adobe Video Creative applications such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and more.
• Skilled in operating top-of-the-line cameras, audio equipment, and employing effective lighting techniques.
• Experienced in directing and capturing compelling performances from high-level executives both on camera and in interview settings.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
• Featured work showcased in esteemed productions by Universal Studios, ATT, European networks, and Sony Television.
• Ability to deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
• Continuously enhancing skills and exploring new techniques to share with the team.
• Excellent communication skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and extensive experience collaborating with executive-level clients.
• Proficient negotiator when engaging with third-party vendors.
• Possessing a keen interest and understanding of high-technology industries and associated terminology, which contributes to success in B2B endeavors.
My Skillset:
• Proactively produce, direct, shoot and light videos while offering creative direction and developing effective video proposals tailored to client needs
• Continuously strive for elevated visual storytelling by introducing new ideas and approaches to video production
• Champion creative thinking and lead conception to enhance traditional corporate video format, collaborating with writers and creative team members to ensure alignment with brand objectives and budget constraints
• Utilize website design expertise and HTML knowledge to integrate multimedia effectively
• Drive creative post-production process by providing guidance to all editors on all projects
• Ensure production resources and budgets align with creative vision for all video productions
• Organize and manage freelance production personnel as needed, while shooting video content in various environments
• Create and manage all aspects of production, including scripting, casting, conducting interviews, and directing talent and production crew
• Efficiently manage media by encoding, backing up, and creating closed captioning
• Skilled motion graphics multimedia designer, offering creative input and designing motion graphics, audio, compositing, 3-D animation, HTML 5, and live presentation facilitation
• Experience in social media multimedia content creation and deployment, with work highlighted in corporate conferences, sales, and HR recruiting campaigns
• Notable work includes motion graphics featured twice (2006 and 2016) and displayed on the NASDAQ MARKTSITE Bell Tower and Marquee in Manhattan, as well as producing promotional videos for the world's largest outdoor screen, Viva-Vision in Las Vegas.
• Work has appeared in major national ad campaigns and TV and theatrical releases.
My Passions:
My Family, my Art, Personal Growth, Video and Animation, Prop Building, Pontiac Firebird Restoration, Guitar Building & Repair, Model Building, and DIY.