LTV Studios - 2022-2023/2024-Present Editor + General Assistant
Starting out in LTV's summer intern program before a quick promotion
to editor, I create short form content out of LTV productions
and edit interviews.
The East Hampton Star Newspaper - 2024 Digital Publishing Assistant
Working with the East Hampton Star, I digitized stories from the
weekly paper for their website and constructed two weekly
newsletters consisting of highlights from the paper.
Various Projects (Highlighted Below)
A portrait of myself that I took to test my homemade pinhole camera (More info in "Projects" section!)
My name is Jackson Charron.
I am a Programmer, Filmmaker, and Passionate Creator.
Over the years I have created a wide variety of projects in order to expand my horizons, both as a student and as an individual.
My goal is to foster self-expression in communities around the world by enabling them to create stories and share experiences worldwide through free, open source software.
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Programming Skills
Can Write + Interpret in:
- C++
- C#
- Java
- OpenGLSL
- Python
- Arduino
- Javascript
- HTML
- CSS
- Lua
- GDScript
- Luau
Proficient in:
- Git
- VS Code
- NGINX
- Docker
- Unity
- Godot
- Processing
- IntelliJ
- Arduino IDE
- Fabric
- Roblox Studio
- Forge
It's difficult to narrow my programming skills down into
a paragraph, but the essentials of what I want to convey
are that I am a highly versatile and adaptable individual.
I am an especially great asset in this field because I
learn quickly and I work with great passion and efficiency.
Video Editing Skills
In addition to the technical skills that I've fostered through my work at LTV, I use deliberate editing to enhance the stories told in my personal projects.
With years of experience using software such as Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Blender, if I have my mind set on creating a project, I have the toolset
to achieve my goal. Below is a 30 second sample that gives some insight onto my editing process/mindset.
Videography Skills
While I had prior experience with videography from personal projects,
participating in the LTV Summer Internship greatly aided me in honing my skills.
Rolling video or speeding audio for the intern project's interviews taught me the intricacies
of shot framing as well as the technical handling of advanced camera and audio equipment.
I've attached
one notable example of my videography below. In the following interview with Paul Vogel, a local
book binder, I was manning the camera for a part of the interview and handling audio for the remainder.
Photography Experience
From a young age, my dad would take me out at sunrise for nature
photoshoots in the Hamptons. I quickly grew into my own passion for
photography, experimenting with both digital and analog mediums
as I developed my artistic persona. While I can at times take
a methodic approach to my projects, I often find myself taken
over by inspiration for a composition.
A logbook I kept when I was practicing pinhole photography (More info in "Projects" section!)
This portrait was exhibited in the Parrish Art Museum. I have also had a photo selected
for SOFO's 2025 Wall Calendar.
Web Design Skills
When I design websites, functionality is always my first priority. Despite this,
I aim to strike a healthy balance with aesthetics. In my opinion, while the main
purpose of a website is to share information, the layout and look of a website can
completely change the way that such information is absorbed.
Below is a preview of one of my web design projects.
Leadership Experience
President of Robotics Club
As a member of the Robotics club for all four of my years in
highschool, I ran for president senior year to shape the club
in a way that my club members and I believe will be beneficial
for the new generation of robotics enthusiasts at our school.
Treasurer of Astronomy Club
As one of Astronomy Club's founding members back in 2023, I
ran for treasurer my senior year to ensure that our club has
funding for our outings where we learn about and admire the
cosmos. As treasurer, I work closely with all club officers
to plan fundraising opportunities and realize our goals.
Game Development Skills
I believe that at its core, game development is one of the most complex, multimodal fields in which one can immerse themselves.
Not only does creating a video game require a deep knowledge of programming, it also requires a skillset in fields spanning from design
and 3D modeling to music composition, world-building, and advanced mathematics. Over the years, I've created a countless number of
game development projects. Each one has exposed me to this world of knowledge in a new manner, fostering my abilities as a well-rounded
creative individual.
A screenshot from a simulation I've been working on about managing an ant colony.
A game that I made in a couple of hours as a refresher for Javascript programming
Academic Skills
Consistently thriving in the most advanced courses offered at my school, it's safe to say that I'm a strong student. However, I believe that being a student
means more than simply learning from an individual or institution. I believe that to become a truly well-rounded citizen of the world, one must engage with
the vast and diverse cultures that it offers first-hand. In pursuit of this ideal, I spend a great amount of my time solo-travelling across the country. In addition,
I've travelled beyond the borders of the U.S. to Quebec and Montreal in order to better appreciate French-Canadian culture in the hopes of furthering my knowledge of
the French language.
