John R. Paulson is a producer, director, editor, and cinematographer. His specialty is the documentary form with a particular emphasis on history, the arts, and films that present the cultural traditions of the world. His production company, John Paulson Productions, develops and produces television projects, and provides film and video production services for television broadcast, museum exhibition, home video, DVD, and digital delivery.
For twelve years Mr. Paulson was employed by Smithsonian Productions, the media production group of the Smithsonian Institution, where he photographed, edited, and directed a continuous stream of highly regarded programs on an extraordinary breadth of subjects.
Employment
1997 – present Owner, John Paulson Productions, LLC, Falls Church, VA John Paulson Productions is a company that develops and produces films in a variety of genres with an unwavering dedication to high quality production value and style. It provides clients with producing, directing, cinematography, editing, and project management services for motion picture film, and high definition and standard definition video. Click on "PROGRAMS" below to learn more.
1989 – 2002 Filmmaker, Smithsonian Productions, Washington, DC Smithsonian Productions (closed in 2002) was the Institution’s central media production unit where Mr. Paulson worked with scholars, curators, and production partners to develop programs for national television and radio broadcast, museum exhibition, DVD, Web, and digital distribution.
1985 – 1989 Producer/Writer, WSIL-TV (ABC), Harrisburg, IL Mr. Paulson was responsible for the production of documentary-style programs and commercial advertising campaigns. He developed advertising plans and documentary program ideas; researched and wrote scripts; directed live newscasts, live studio programs, and location shooting with professional talent; and directed post-production.
Skills
Producing, Directing, and Program Development: Mr. Paulson's knowledge of filmmaking runs deep. Specific skills are: developing programs with artists, historians, curators, experts, content specialists, and production partners; creating and managing production budgets; planning, supervising, and directing location shooting; conducting interviews; scriptwriting; managing all aspects of post-production including graphic design; motion control photography; sound design & mix; picture mastering; color-correction; and captioning.
Cinematography for Film and Video: As a director of photography and lighting cameraman, Mr. Paulson is skilled in the technical and creative aspects of motion picture and video photography. He is equally at ease catching action as it unfolds verité-style as he is crafting impeccably lit interview "portraits" or creating scenes driven by mood or the power of emotion.
Editing: Mr. Paulson has shaped a large number of long-form and short-form programs, creatively adapting to a broad range of program styles with a diversity of themes.
DVD and Web Design: Experience with media compression, encoding techniques, DVD design and authoring, and delivery via the various digital methods and formats.
Awards: Among numerous accolades, Mr. Paulson has been recognized with: a Primetime EMMY Nomination; ASCAP Deems Taylor Award; IDA nomination; Silver HUGO Award; Silver TELLY Award; Silver MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums; Gold CINDY Award; New York Festivals; Award of Commendation from the Society for Visual Anthropology; CINE Golden Eagle; and the Gold and Silver Medals for Outstanding Technical Achievement from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Education
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