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Summary


During my career, I have run the gamut as far as video production is concerned. From in studio broadcast production and post-production, to ENG in a high pressure environment (As long as an earthquake qualifies as high pressure.). Plus, a history of high end post-production editing for commercials, corporate videos, music videos, and movies. I have worked with a multitude of edit systems, and videotape machines. I'm editing on Final Cut Studio 7, and Adobe Creative Suite 5. Plus, I'm fluent in Quantel EQ.


Willing to travel. 

 

Work History

Independent Contractor

Livonia, MI, United States
Jul 2009 - Present
Freelance Video Editor 

 

Freelance as a Creative/Online Editor, Motion Graphic Artist, Rotoscoper/Visual Effects Artist/Consultant, and as a Video Production, and Post-Production Consultant. 

Speedshape

Bingham Farms, MI, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
Comp Supervisor 

 

2D to 3D Conversion Team / Feature Film

Spy Kids 4

 

Managing artists. Keep artists supplied with work. Participate in quality control process. Identify problems with composites, and offer insight to artists on how to solve problems. 

 

Grace & Wild

Farmington Hills, MI, United States
Oct 1999 - Jul 2009
Senior Editor 

My responsibilities included:  Participating in pre-production meetings to discuss visual effects, shot blocking, script changes, music selection, and overall creative choices. Consulting during the shoot. Organizing elements required for the project. Dividing labor for maximum efficiency.  At the end of the project, I am responsible for the proper execution of the edit process, and the technical quality of the final product.

   

Skyview Film & Video

Chicago, IL, United States
Jan 1990 - Sep 1999
Editor 

My responsibilities included: Organizing elements required for the project. Prepping EDL's. Dividing labor for maximum efficiency. Talking the clients through the finishing process. At the end of the project, I am responsible for the proper execution of the edit process, and the technical quality of the final product.

   

Freelance

Chicago, IL, United States
Jun 1989 - Jan 1990
Audio Technician 

Freelance audio technician for CNN and Orbis Productions. Responsible for all audio quality of the video production, and assisting the camera man with set up, and lighting.

WSIU-TV

Carbondale, IL, United States
Aug 1986 - May 1989
Studio Technician 

Functioned in a variety of positions including camera operator, director, technical director, editor and master control operator.

Education

Southern Illinois University

Carbondale, IL, United States
Aug 1985 - May 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Radio & Television Production

Major in Radio & Television Production with a Minor in Business.

Skills

Online Editor

(Expert)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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I've been an Online Editor since 1993. Starting with 1" editing on a Grass Valley 151 edit system, Grass Valley 200 switcher, Abekas A-57, Abekas A-62, and 3 Ampex 1" machines. From there I moved up to the digital world with an Axial 20/20 editor, Abekas A-84 switcher, Accom disk recorders, and Sony D1 machines.

For a short period of time, I worked on the Fire by Autodesk.

After changing jobs in 1999, I soon moved up to an Editbox from Quantel. After a couple of years, I started working with an EQ from Quantel. I have an Imac with Final Cut Studio, and Adobe Creative Suite 5.

Final Cut Studio

(Advanced)
1-2 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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After Effects

(Advanced)
1-2 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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Mocha Pro by Imagineer

(Advanced)
1-2 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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Rotoscoping and creating clean backgrounds with the Remove function.

Photoshop

(Advanced)
10+ Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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