I am Blake O. Kleiner.
Video Producer. Videographer. Director. Filmmaker. Photographer. Nerd.
I am all of these things.
Proficient in Apple Final Cut Studio (editing, DVD authoring, digital effects)
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop (graphic design)
Shoots video on Panasonic DVX-100B (standard definition), Panasonic HMC-150 (HD)
Shoots still photography on Canon Rebel t1i
Records sound with Azden shotgun/boom microphone, Sennheiser wireless mics
Complete light kit including floods, soft boxes, reflectors
Backdrop kit with green screen, black and white backdrops
Education:
BA in English from Oakland University (minor in Communication, concentration in Cinema Studies)
Awards:
- 2005: OU Student Film Festival - Best Story, Bananas
- 2006: OU Student Film Festival - Third Place, Amber Alert
- 2007: OU Student Film Festival - Best Special Effects, Blue
- 2010: ClickonDetroit.com Best of 4 Poll - Fifth Place, Best Wedding Videography
- 2010: Mitten Movie Project - Short Film of the Year, Best Editing, Purple Heart's Final Beat
- 2011: Detroit Independent Film Festival - MFA Honorable Mention, Purple Heart's Final Beat
Work History:
- 2007-2008: Videographer, Editor, Video Producer - Starshowz Media Creations
- 2007-2008: Videographer, Editor, Video Producer - iClipx: Midnight Gaming Championship
- 2008-2010: Videographer, Editor, Video Producer - A Candid Image Photo and Video
- 2007-present: Marketing Content Creation, Board Operator - Oakland University Athletics
- 2008-present: Marketing Producer, Film Director - Second Class Citizen, 501c
- 2009-present: Video Producer, Director - Forget the Sky Enterprises
- 2009-present: Videographer - Swensen Video
- 2010-present: Videographer - The Pros
- 2010-present: Videographer, Production Director - Alliance Media Network
- 2011-present: Video Producer - DSP Fotographie
