Hugh Richard Massey, III
4861 Friedman Lane, Keller, TX 76244
817-798-8695
richard@richardmassey.tv
PROFILE
Expert Director of Photography for all formats, both electronic and film.
Proficient media editor including graphics and effects.
Experienced in all areas of production, marketing, and distribution.
Education
Master of Science in Radio, Television, and Film 2000
University of North Texas
Documentary Film and Video Production Tract
Bachelors of Arts 1996
Texas Wesleyan University
Scriptwriting and Media Production Tract
Experience
Director of Photography 1992-Present
Freelance
I write, direct, film, and edit media productions, dramatic
features, commercials, music videos, industrials, and documentaries.
Clients include: Van Cliburn, RadioShack, Dillard’s, Fossil,
Wedgewood,The Fort Worth Star Telegram, United Way, Catholic Charities, Tarrant
Counsel, Middlin’ Creative, Castleberry ISD, Birdville ISD, Mesquite ISD,
Fort Worth ISD, Casa Mañana, Stage West, Fort Worth Shakespeare in the
Park, The Mattress Firm, STARS Theatre Group, Texas Wesleyan University,
JetreFilm, Texas Christian University, Pier One, Dickie’s, Justin Boots,
El Dia, Landry’s, The Trinity Railway Express, Compaq, Samsung, RCA,
Hewlett Packard, Belo Group, Staubach , Americredit, Game Spot, DirecTV,
Tivo, Dish, NASCAR, Sony, Microsoft, HP, Cabella’s, 92.1 Legends KTFW,
95.9 The Ranch KFWR, Centex, Logistix, Jarritos
Media Coordinator, 2004-2009
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
I was responsible for operation and maintenance of the
television studios and media equipment across campus.
I trained faculty, staff, and students in media production.
I developed media policy for the university.
I produced advertising and marketing media materials for the
university and for individual departments for promotion and
recruitment efforts.
I managed the university’s three television channels, radio
station, and web-media presence; providing program direction
and engineering.
I founded a media production extra-curricular organization for
staff, students, and faculty.
I co-chaired several committees.
Adjunct Professor 2004-2009
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
Courses taught:
Film Production: Understanding media theory and standards in
practice including technical aspects of image and audio
acquisition, editing, and distribution.
Aesthetics of Film: Analyzing method, style, genre, and technical
characteristics of the modern American art form.
Television Production: Employing technical and aesthetic skills
necessary to produce modern digital visual media.
Audio Production: Utilizing technical and aesthetic skills
necessary to produce modern digital audio media.
Intro to Photography: Acquisition and processing 35mm still images.
Digital Photography: Mastering the digital production and
post-production still image.
Producer 1999-2003
RadioShack, Circle R Group/CRM Studios, Fort Worth, TX
I performed in all roles of production, from producer/director, to
director of photography/gaffer, to camera assistant, in all
formats, both film and electronic, to editing and graphics, to
distribution.
I am accustomed to both studio and ENG production including
long-range travel.
I was a team leader responsible for at least three international
satellite broadcasts per month.
I produced original training material monthly for distribution via
internet, satellite broadcast, DVD, and VHS.
I was responsible for managing a crew in the maintenance and repair
of the production studios, grip and lighting equipment, and
expendable supplies.
I designed and built scenery, props, camera support rigs, and
production tools, and was instrumental for building inventories of
needed capital equipment investments, and expendable materials.
I trained new personnel in operations and equipment.
Set Construction 1991-1996
Casa Mañana, Stage West, Hip Pocket Theatre, Fort Worth’s
Shakespeare in the Park, Fort Worth, Texas
Responsible for scenery design, construction, painting, and
maintenance.