hi,
I’m Catey.
A visual creative with a drive to tell powerful stories.
Having worked in the video production industry for about seven years, I have built a solid foundation of camera operation, video production, and video editing abilities. I currently work as a Production Specialist at Microsoft through RUN Studios, where I’ve developed and applied an evolving understanding of professional cinema camera operation, live event and studio directing, set design, and utilization of Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Prior to working at RUN, I pursued film through freelance clients, journalism, the student video dept., and personal fun. At my university, I worked as a music variety show anchor, a studio crew director, and an executive producer for the school’s news program. Simultaneously, I ran a freelance company where we produced music videos, a short film, and took on photo and video projects for clients around Colorado.
Having always been drawn to the effect that film and the digital medium have in telling stories, my first camera was the catalyst for an enthusiasm to pursue visual storytelling as a career. Based on experience in a variety of different project types and stories, I have found that I’m most drawn to the responsibilities of a DP. I aim to continue evolving my skills in cinematography and directing, with goals of producing high-quality films in the realm of outdoor sports documentaries, narratives, and music videos.
Videography Demo Reel
A multi-media production specialist focusing on cinematography, directing, and editing.
(And a little bit of photography, too)
Recent Projects
Northwest Children’s Foundation 2024 Fundraiser Video
Second shooter for Witty Pixel Productions
Purpose: White Room Productions Client
Roles: Client Relations, Director of Photography, Interviewer, Editor
Key Points of Experience: I met the women of She’s Fly at an E-Commerce event in Fort Collins, Colorado, where I initially began the collaborative partnership between my company, White Room Productions LLC, and the female-run fly fishing company, She’s Fly. We produced the video on the left, in addition to a 30-second cut for a film festival commercial, 10 social media reels, and a series of professional photos. Find the video on their website: www.shesfly.com
Women in the Boardroom: An EY Event
Event Photographer
Bogey Boys Sponsorship Event
Event Photographer
Skills Spotlight
Visual Communication
For the past five years, I have been learning and implementing the art of storytelling into my work through a variety of different mediums. Throughout this site, you will see examples of how I demonstrate my understanding of visual communication through use of Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, and Animate, as well as examples of my writing and design skills.
Leadership
I've had an incredibly valuable progression in my experience as a leader. As the Assistant Executive Producer for CTV, the captain for my high school soccer team and my club team for eight years, my position as the Client Relations Manager for SVP, and coaching students/staff how to direct live TV broadcasts, I've learned hands-on what it takes to be an effective leader. I prioritize the concepts of teamwork, compassion, direct and honest communication, and motivation. My degree in psychology has provided me with invaluable insight into navigating my role as a leader and finding the best solutions for my team and for our product. Psychology, and social psychology specifically, has improved my ability to handle the dynamics of complex work relationships and organize my approaches to sudden issues and high-intensity crises. Most importantly, my leadership experience has taught me how to identify, encourage, and cultivate the skills of individuals so they can 1.) grow increasingly confident in their own work, and 2.) accent their teammate’s work to create both a positive work environment and successful outcomes.
Adaptability
I have strengthened and refined this skill most significantly through my work at CTV, where I have had to adapt my schedule to fit the conflicts of our staff and to ensure we have enough content for our shows each night. I've had to guide our management team through crises that occur when we're on-air, as well as help our reporters in their immediate navigation of breaking news events. As a reporter and producer myself, I've had to adapt to sudden deadline changes, story subjects bailing last minute, on-air script/schedule changes, and team-member dropouts. In the case of things going wrong, I've found that the only thing that keeps myself and my team afloat is being able to adapt to change and always keeping a plan-B in my back pocket.
Critical analysis
Throughout my time studying both psychology and media communication, I have developed a deep understanding of the value of critical analysis and its application to composition. Throughout this site, you will see different pieces of my coursework that focus on utilizing my critical analysis skills, including my research analysis essay, my blog on media in the skiing culture, and more.
