Hi, I'm Michael Williams, a passionate Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer with over two decades of professional multimedia experience including a currently active career as a professional broadcast television photojournalist, multimedia visual editor, and producer. I utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to craft compelling, emotional storylines that deliver impactful messages through the use of graphic motion effects, color grading, carefully chosen and interwoven music compositions and the calculated pacing and flow of visual images coupled with natural sound mixing. My passion for getting the story “right” in a visual sense has made me comfortable with working long hours within a 24/7 framework to enhance the overarching mission’s chance of success. As a result, I have received 23 Emmy nominations, and 7 Emmy wins over the course of my career. My body of work spans shooting, editing, and producing across various platforms, always aiming to create compelling visual stories that resonate. I enjoy leveraging new technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life with precision and creativity.

Michael T. Williams

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Hi, I'm Michael Williams, a passionate Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer with over two decades of professional multimedia experience including a currently active career as a professional broadcast television photojournalist, multimedia visual editor, and producer. I utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to craft compelling, emotional storylines that deliver impactful messages through the use of graphic motion effects, color grading, carefully chosen and interwoven music compositions and the calculated pacing and flow of visual images coupled with natural sound mixing. My passion for getting the story “right” in a visual sense has made me comfortable with working long hours within a 24/7 framework to enhance the overarching mission’s chance of success. As a result, I have received 23 Emmy nominations, and 7 Emmy wins over the course of my career. My body of work spans shooting, editing, and producing across various platforms, always aiming to create compelling visual stories that resonate. I enjoy leveraging new technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life with precision and creativity.

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Hi, I’m Michael Williams, a passionate Cinematographer, Editor, and Producer with over two decades of professional multimedia experience including a currently active career as a professional broadcast television photojournalist, multimedia visual editor, and producer.

I utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects to craft compelling, emotional storylines that deliver impactful messages through the use of graphic motion effects, color grading, carefully chosen and interwoven music compositions and the calculated pacing and flow of visual images coupled with natural sound mixing.

My passion for getting the story “right” in a visual sense has made me comfortable with working long hours within a 24/7 framework to enhance the overarching mission’s chance of success. As a result, I have received 23 Emmy nominations, and 7 Emmy wins over the course of my career.

My body of work spans shooting, editing, and producing across various platforms, always aiming to create compelling visual stories that resonate. I enjoy leveraging new technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life with precision and creativity.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Photojournalist / Editor / Producer: Special Projects and Investigations at Gray Media / KPHO / KTVK – Phoenix, AZ
March 1, 2004 - Present
Multimedia Photojournalist using Panasonic EVA / P2 / Canon DSLR / GoPro equipment to capture video and assimilate new technologies such as remote-controlled sliders, gyrostabilized gimbals, LiveU bonded cellular backpacks, LED lighting, and digital ENG/SNG transmission trucks. Operation of gyrostabilized helicopter aerial camera systems and solving video format/codec compatibility issues. As Special Projects Editor, edited multimedia content using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, and Boris Effects Suite for documentaries, investigative projects, and podcasts. Managed editorial decisions including pacing, special effects, color grading, and sound mixing to craft effective communications. Organized digital assets for seamless project completion. As Special Projects Producer, conceptualized and coordinated projects involving cross-functional teams, scheduled shoots and edits, wrote and edited scripts, communicated project status, and conducted editorial screenings

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Carroll College - Helena, MT
January 1, 1992 - May 31, 1996

Qualifications

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization