Expert Details
Video Production, Commercial Post Production (editing) & Photography
ID: 735077
California, USA
Expert has been editing commercial, promo and video content for 30 years. With a start in film editing to tape to tape and now all non linear options Expert has kept up with the ever changing digital industry. He understand the entire workflow from receiving dailies and converting, actual editing, color correcting, sound mix and delivery specs for industry standards..
Expert has been photographing since the age of 12. Expert traveled the world and covered scenic & lifestyle on all 7 continents. In his 20's he began a commercial pursuit and has photographed commercial work for clients like AT&T, Paramount, Sketchers, 21st Century Insurance and countless others. His work on the AIDS epidemic in Africa was presented to the US Congress to raise awareness of the Global Epidemic. His current work is with celebrity and in the advertising communities. He has a complete understanding of all the camera systems, lighting, directing talent, and post production work including Photoshop.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1988 | Degree: 1 year | Subject: Film Production | Institution: Coulmbia College Hollywood |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2000 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Producer, director, photographer | Department: Produciton, post, photography |
Responsibilities:Commercial and Corporate Director• Pitch, shoot, edit and complete promotional materials for feature films like xXx3 with Vin Diesel that generated 1+ million social hits, and for TV shows like TNT’s Will delivering Shaq on Shakespeare spots. • Completed corporate sizzle projects for DIRECTV, AT&T, USC, Simplexity, Whittier Trust, and more. • Responsible for short video productions from script to screen. Examples: Tim Robbins honoring Morgan Freeman at the Lincoln Center; Rock & Brews promo with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. • Supervise the creative team and guide casting, shot composition, shot selection and final editing. • Collaborate and guide the client’s vision and act as the primary contact with the client. • Manage video productions with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. Photographer • Produce images that support a marketing idea, both in studio and on location. Past clients include 21st Century Insurance, Sketchers, Select Quote, Endurance, DIRECTV, Four Seasons Hotels, Turbo Tax, Highridge Costa Housing and more. • Shoot photographs for advertising, corporate documentation, executive portraits and public relations. • Bring to life an original take on the subject matter, such as casual and candid portraiture photography. • On set photography for films like What Happens in Vegas, xXx3 2016 and I Heart Shakey (2012), as well as TV programs like Tyra Banks and Dr Phil. TV commercials for Just Dance, FORD, Mitshubishi and more. Commercial Editor • Execute project goals in collaboration with client and creative director. Work from script, storyboards or shot list for projects such as DIRECTV Cinema, NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings and NBA League Pass. • Propose, manage and drive projects from concept through completion: pitch, direct, edit and deliver. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1989 to 1999 | Employer: Swietlik | Title: Editor/Camera | Department: Editorial/Production |
Responsibilities:Edit & shoot Tv commercials & promos• Edited campaigns with clients including Toyota, Isuzu, Acura, Australian Tourism and more. • Edited promotional videos and spots for the 1992 Olympics (CBS). • Launched several TV shows, including on-going Paramount Studios’ Dr. Phil and Rachel Ray. |
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Career Accomplishments
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| Advertisers Photographers of America. EP Editorial Photographers |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| BDA Gold in Editing for UFC Chuck Lidell and Tito Ortiz (Directv) Belding in editing for PSA Drug Free America PDN Portrait Winner Exhibit at Union Station in DC for Congress |