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Abigail Palmer graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2021 where she received a B.A. in film studies (with an emphasis in production), a minor in religious studies and a multicultural certificate.
A Missouri girl born and raised, she loves her houseplants, listening to music, journaling, warmth, art, laughter and animals.
Photographer / Editor
KOLR 10 & Ozarks First | Springfield, MO | July 2022 — PRESENT
Safely drive company car and equipment to and from story locations
Quickly locate and capture visually pleasing frames
Set up and run gear during live shots
Capture various VOBs and VOs in the area, if not assigned to reporter
Film games for the sports department
Stage Manager, The Polar Express™
D&S Narrow Gauge Railroad | Durango, CO | September 2021 — January 2022
Assisted in finishing script
Assessed and completed spreadsheets and documents
Handled errands for production
Transported costumes, props, set pieces, and set decor from off-site location
Delegated tasks to cast and crew
Communicated and coordinated with inter-departmental personnel
Cued start of shows
Assisted in supervising set-up and teardown of set
Floor Director / Live Operator
KOMU-TV | Columbia, MO | September 2018 — July 2021
Coordinated with director regarding all technical elements
Directed anchors during broadcasts by providing cues
Successfully worked critical live broadcasts of special events
Completed graphic requests
Assisted reporters in set-up and monitoring live shots off site
Cinematographer
“A Ghost Story” | Columbia, MO | February 2020
Assessed and improved existing lighting
Proposed composition of shots
Developed plans for cameras required, optimal angles and lighting needs
Collaborated with director to understand vision
Transported and prepared equipment
Created high-quality compositions on camera using various tools
Boom Operator
“Little Man” | “Terminally Single” | Kansas City, KS/MO | 2017
Monitored quality and placement of audio source during productions
Worked with cast and crew to assess sound-related needs and requirements
Provided general assistance to production teams
Assisted in supervising child actor on set
Production Assistant
“Smashing” | “The Rectification of Sister Olivia” | Kansas City, MO | 2017
Attended rehearsal session
Provided general assistance to production team
Assisted talent in and out of wardrobe
Aided director in monitoring camera during takes
Casting Assistant
Marks Media | St. Joseph, MO | January 2017
Greeted talent upon their arrival at audition
Distributed and organized talent paperwork
Box Office Attendant
Regal Hollywood 10 | St. Joseph, MO | May — December 2014
Employee of the Month recipient
Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing monetary transactions for customers
Provided customers with information regarding chosen show or upcoming releases
Answered phones
Counted cash at shift end and tallied to reconcile with tickets sold
Programs & Equipment
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Bitcentral
DSLR cameras
Google Suite
iNews
JVC cameras
Latakoo
Microsoft Suite
Outlook
TVU