Paul Ortiz

Shot and cut promo for the hot new bowling ally, restaurant and concert venue; Brooklyn Bowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWUNYtoA_fo

Editor/Preditor for a 6 minute electronic press kit for Sony BMG Recoding artist Daniel Merriweather.

Edited 1 episode of a 6 series special. Using vintage stock footage, reenactments and interviews, we take a fascinating look a the mysteries surrounding Grace Kelly’s tragic death.

This gripping series reveals a real-life psychological thriller as seasoned interrogators relive the most intense interrogations of their careers. Through a combination of authentic interrogation footage and exclusive interviews, interrogators take viewers through these conversations, highlighting the strategies behind the ups and downs of this battle of will and wit.

Cut WorldFocus Signature Stories: “More tolls, but better roads in Brazil”, “U.S. money to Mexico slows”, “Tech advances rev up across Africa”, “Singapore curbs traffic with automatic tolls”

I was the editor & music supervisor. This documentary presents a frank evaluation of our educational system’s strengths & weaknesses. Hosted by Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, the doc visits schools throughout Ohio, an important swing state that represents a range of socioeconomic & geographic school districts.

Producer/ Director / DP. Hahn Dae Soo is called the Korean Godfather of Folk Rock Music. He debuted in Seoul, South Korea, in 1969. "Crying Man" is an intimate glimpse into the legendary singers humble & chaotic life in NYC. It chronicles the last weeks Hahn Dae Soo spent living in New York.

Edited 4 episodes.

Edited 4 episodes Entrepreneur Bobby Genovese is the globetrotting, scuba diving, polo-playing savant behind BG Capital, with business ventures that take him around the world. Each week, you’ll get a glimpse of Bobby & his team, at work & at play, to see how thinking big can lead to living large.

For over a decade, this documentary follows a group of friends from Roosevelt, Long Island. Boosters is an intimate & poetic journey into the lives of two gifted young men. While struggling to realize their dreams in music, they boost, hustle drugs & do whatever they need to do to survive.

As a Senior editor for 2 seasons, I cut over ten 1 hour episodes, including the network premiere. I also narrated 13 episodes & Field Directed the final episodes Followup.

Senior editor for 2 seasons, I cut over ten 1 hour episodes, including the network premiere. I also narrated 13 episodes & Field Directed the final episodes Followup.

This countdown segment show looks at the hottest entertainers over 40.

The true story of a controversial southern rock band’s struggle to seek fame and fortune. You are introduced to three lesbian girls who refuse to play in gay clubs and like hanging out with the guys. Explosive arguments, wild crowds, and you can definitely expect the unexpected.

An extreme sketch comedy show, from the creators of the Damn Show, that promises to leave a funny taste in everyone's mouth. Stankervision combines sketches, pranks, man on the street, animation, clay-mation and much more.

This video recaps the history of MTV’s expansion into foreign TV markets from the launch of the network.

Cut Commercial Promos for the Noggin Launch. “Fairly Odd Parents” & “DTN” :30's & :60's

A reality pilot about getting revenge on friends/family that get on your nerves, tease you or are just a pain in the ass.

“More NY” - :30 TV Commercial Featuring Donald Trump. And a 7:00 Corporate video for NY & Company clothing store.

Hidden cameras catch people tempted into making surprising choices.

Edited network premiere and 4 additional episodes.

A reality show pitch/pilot that follows online daters as they embark on a journey to find love thought the cyber world.

I cut this MTV 1 hour hip-hop special featuring; P-Diddy, Jay-Z & R. Kelly, Old Dirty Bastard, MethodMan & RedMan.

Cut all 8 segments for this behind the scenes DVD. This release contains 8 music videos from the third wave punk band Good Charlotte. Included are videos for "Little Things," "The Motivation Proclamation," "Festival Song," "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," "The Anthem," "Girls & Boys," "The Young & the Hopeless," and "Hold On."

Shot and did lighting for this pharmaceutical video about a new eye product.

The term "Break-Dancing" is a misnomer created by the media during the exploitation of the dance in the early 1980's. This doc investigates why b-boys continue to be exploited by the media & music industries. It also explores the passion that drives b-boys to keep this complex dance alive & forever evolving.

I cut this 1/2 hour Music Special highlighting: Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Wade Robson.

I cut this 1/2 hour documentary/style special with rapper Eminem to promote the release of his album 'The Eminem Show'.

Cut this MTV 1/2 hour music highlighting; Lil’ Romeo, Devon Aoki, Solange Knowles.

Cut various segments.

Cut spots, revisions & agency new business pitches. Clients included: AT&T, USPS, AOL, Colgate, Sunny Delight, Downy. Designed titles & graphics for spots using Adobe After Effects & Photoshop. Sound Design for spots. Supervised record/mix, color correct, graphic & online sessions. Estimated & monitored budgets . Voice over announcer for AOL commercial & radio spots.

Cut freelance at: Boomtown, NYC; Gorman Multimedia, NYC; Paradiso Films, Puerto Rico; Clients included: “Sex in the city”, HBO , Estee Lauder, Maxwell House, Government of Puerto Rico, Atlantic, Sony Records. Assistant Avid Editor at: Lost Planet; Crew Cuts; Blue Rock Editing

Was a Cutting Assistant: Edited director’s cuts & rips. Worked closely with agency producers & creative making spot revisions. Digitized dailies, music, scratch voice over & sound design. Designed titles & graphics for spots. Scheduled, prepped & supervised transfer, online, mix & graphic sessions. Monitored post production budgets & inventoried elements for storage.

Digitized dailies, dialogue, music & effects, Screened & digitized footage for ripomatics & Edited client reels. Scheduled & prepped for film transfer, mix & online sessions. Output Avid cuts, made music cassettes & basics. Inventoried elements & managed library.