Summary

I have pursued a career in Filmmaking as a Film Editor, and Motion Graphics Designer. I have been involved with short and feature Documentaries and Narratives, as well as commercial videos for non-profits, educational institutions, and artists.

Credits

1/18 – 5/19

Co-Producer Final Cutz

Film (Feature-length) — HollyFox Productions Details
1/18 – 5/19

Also served Post-Production Supervisor, Motion Graphics & Visual Effects Designer, Film Editor, and Colorist. Feature Narrative shot on the RED Dragon and multiple formats, edited in Premiere CC, and supervising a team of five Editors. Final Cutz is intended for Broadcast and Distribution. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and sound mixing. WEB: https://www.finalcutzthemovie.com/

1/10 – 7/18

Editor StoryPortriat Media

Advertising — StoryPortriat Media Details
1/10 – 7/18

Also served as Camera Operator, Still Photographer, Sound Recordist, Motion Graphics Designer & Editor Short Documentaries and Commercial projects for the Web including: Phoenix Art Museum, Academy for The Love of Learning, Verve Gallery of Photography, Waldorf School, and many projects. Stills and footage shot on Canon 5D Mark II, Canon C100, and edited in Final Cut Pro and Premiere CC, with motion graphics created in After Effects. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and sound mixing. Story Portrait Media, a documentary film production company, produces photography, documentary film, and socially engaged public art projects. WEB: www.storyportraitmedia.com

9/16 – 10/17

Editor Nasario remembers the Rio Puerco

Film (Feature-length) — Nasario remembers the Rio Puerco, LLC Details
9/16 – 10/17

Also served as Second Camera Operator, Still Photographer, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor & Colorist Feature Documentary for Broadcast with stills and footage shot on Sony A7s II, and edited in Premiere CC, with motion graphics created in After Effects. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and sound mixing. Broadcasted on KNME-PBS in October 2017. Official Selection Golden Door International Film Festival 2018. WEB: https://www.nasarioremembers.com/

5/13 – 9/17

Editor

Advertising — New Mexico Women in Filim Details
5/13 – 9/17

Also served as Producer, Camera Operator, Still Photographer, Motion Graphics Designer, Editor & Social Media Commercial projects for the Web: Public Service Announcements, shot on multiple formats and edited in Premiere CC, with motion graphics created in After Effects. Assembled rough cuts to fine cuts with footage, a variety of assets, motion graphics, and audio elements, as well as color correction and sound mixing. Served on the Board as Vice President, and duties included: Strategic Planning for future goals and best practices; creating public awareness initiatives; maintained Social Media sites and Website; and designed marketing materials for events, including logo, flyers, and posters. WEB: https://www.nmwif.com/

1/17 – 2/17

Motion Graphics Defending the Fire

Film (Feature-length) — Lightningwood Pictures Details
1/17 – 2/17

Feature Documentary for Broadcast with motion graphics created in After Effects. An official selection of the 2017 Santa Fe Independent Film Festival and selected as Best Feature Film in the Santa Fe Indian Market 2017 Class X. WEB: http://silverbulletproductions.com/documentary-films/modern-warrior/

6/16 – 9/16

Motion Graphics Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story,

Film (Feature-length) — Awakening in Taos, LLC Details
6/16 – 9/16

Feature Documentary for Broadcast with motion graphics created in After Effects. Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story is intended for National PBS Broadcast. WEB: http://awakeningintaos.com/

3/16 – 3/16

Camera Operator (Canon 5D) Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time

Film (Feature-length) — Musician Made Films Details
3/16 – 3/16

A feature documentary intended for Broadcast with footage and stills shot on multiple formats, including Canon 5D Mark III for multiple interviews. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment.

5/15 – 5/15

Producer My Choice

Film (Feature-length) — Jindo Jazz Details
5/15 – 5/15

Also Camera Operator. A feature documentary intended for educational purposes with footage and stills shot on multiple formats, including Canon 5D Mark II for multiple interviews. Worked closely with the Director to execute the pre-production planning. Transported, set-up, and operated various production equipment, including camera, audio recorders, microphones, and lighting equipment.

Media

  • Editor: Commercial_110317

  • Cinematography REEL_110317

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

IATSE 480

General Safety Training for the Film Industry
Class of '01

College of Santa Fe

BA Moving Image Arts
Class of '93

San Diego State University

BA Art

My Gear

  • Sony a7S
  • Macbook Pro
  • Lowell Omni-light | Pro-light | Rifa eX Three-Light Kit
  • Sennheiser ME66 Kit
  • Sennheiser WE112P G3 wireless lavaliere
  • Tascam DR100

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
  • Good Listener
  • Excellent team player able to work independently
  • Exceptional communicator noted for interpersonal skills
  • Ingesting and Logging
  • Post-Produciton Workflow & Management
  • Three-point lighting
  • Working knowledge of video and audio codecs and formats