Matt Dixon

Create tailored photo and video packages for a variety of clients ranging from local non-profits to large news outlets like the The New York Times. Responsibilities include: - Working with clients to define goals and outcomes - Learning new technologies and methods - Scheduling and logistics - Delivering digital assets - Maintaining an organized asset library - Managing a small business

Responsible for preparing and maintaining a wide range of camera and lighting equipment from the beginning of a shoot till the end. Anticipating and supporting the needs of the Director of Photography and Camera Operators. Managing shot media before delivering it to the post production department. Strong organization and communication skills. Improvising effective solutions.

Supporting the needs of the cast and crew for a variety of reality series including Little Women LA, Married at First Sight and Spy Games on location and in the studio. Responsibilities included transportation, obtaining appearance releases and purchasing necessary supplies and equipment. Being helpful in anyway imaginable to the cast and crew with a friendly demeanor.

Prepped camera equipment and production gear for field and stage use. Assisted camera department with grip and lighting during stage shoots. Managed an inventory of equipment, props and expendables.

*Contractor with Crown Broadway Productions* Part of a team of 4-6 camera assistants supporting as many as 11 cameras for HBO Max's series Full Bloom. Worked together to overcome daily challenges.

Responsible for maintaining and transporting a two camera package for the traveling true crime series, Accident, Suicide or Murder. Helped setup and shoot interview setups and b-roll, often in the subject's home or office. States traveled to include, California, Utah, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nebraska, Iowa and South Carolina.

*contractor for Unrealistic Ideas* Assisted the crew of around 100 people for HBO's miniseries McMillions. Worked on a team of production assistants.

*Contractor with PATRICK STEWART PRODUCTIONS, LLC* Worked with a small team to record promotional material for the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. Included presentations by filmmakers and interviews with festival goers.

Shooting, editing and transmitting photo and video packages for the Omaha World-Herald (the state's largest news outlet) and Omaha.com as well as TV partner KMTV. Team coverage of large sporting and news events including Husker football seasons, the College World Series, Olympic Swim Trials, presidential campaign stops and the 2018 Solar Eclipse.

As a staff photographer I documented the challenges and successes of the community as well as moments of everyday life in the heartland. I continued a tradition of providing great visual coverage of the community which people expect and enjoy. The merits of my work here gained me admission into the exclusive Eddie Adams Workshop.

This is where I developed a passion for spot news and the daily work of being a photojournalist. The staff’s web-first mentality instilled a sense of urgency and excitement that I still carry with me.