Profile

Videographer - Experience in Directing, Camera Operation, Graphics, and Editing.   Worked on a wide variety of projects including TV shows, commercials, documentaries, short films and corporate videos.  Extensive experience using many editing systems including Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere. Proficient with After Effects, Photoshop.

 

Technical Skills

Editing Systems:  Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere

Graphics: Photoshop, After Effects

Camera Formats: XDCAM, DVCPRO, HDCAM, HDV, DigiBeta, BetacamSP

 

Professional Experience

 

Freelance Videographer

Jazzfly Productions  www.jazzfly.com

* Wrote, directed, shot, edited a variety of commercials, promotions, short films, and corporate videos. 

* Worked closely with a director/producer to amalgamate media and produce high quality television, DVD, and web video presentations.

* Clients include Justice Institute of BC, New Westminster School District, BC Ministry of Transportation.

* Extensive use of Avid, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.

 

Multimedia Producer                

The Fraser Institute www.fraserinstitute.org

* Responsible for writing, directing, shooting, editing, and uploading numerous corporate videos.

*  Worked closely with management to define and create different video brands to carry the Fraser Institute’s message.

* Created videos for web distribution using such technologies as Flash and Youtube.

* Created podcasts for distribution through mp3 downloads and iTunes.

* Worked closely with Senior Fellows to write and produce videos to compliment publications

* Extensive use of Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop

 

Senior Editor           

Brenco Media www.brencomedia.com

* Editor, responsible for all post production of weekly travel/adventure show for APTN, "Tribal Treks".

* Online/offline editor for "Spirit Pole" a 1 hour documentary for APTN.

* Extensive use of Avid Media Composer Adrenaline DNxcel, After Effects, Photoshop.

* Responsible for maintenance of all technology - from edit suites to camera

 

Offline Editor                         

"Tube Tales"

* Offline editor for segments of weekly TVtropolis show,  "Tube Tales".

* Avid Media Composer

 

Offline/Online Editor           

"The Shopping Bags"

* Offline / Online editor for W Network’s, "The Shopping Bags".

* Worked closely with directors to assemble shows and show segments.

* Responsible for all steps of post production of a weekly consumer TV show

* Extensive use of Avid, After Effects, Photoshop.

 

Broadcast Technician             

Royal Caribbean International (Miami, Fla.)           

* Operated  a small television studio onboard a variety of cruise ships. 

* Planned, shot and edited a weekly "Cruise in Review" highlighting guest's vacation.

* Planned, shot and edited a variety of shows and programs such as safety videos, promotional videos, and tours of the ship. 

* Extensive use of Avid, After Effects, Photoshop.

 

Head Technician, Content Coordinator            

My City Radio

* Set up and maintained 3 internet radio stations and all video and computer equipment.

* Designed, shot, and edited a variety of station I.D.s.  

* Extensive use of Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop.

* Audio and video director and switcher of live streaming shows.

* Researched and developed new uses for current tools.

* Responsible for website maintenance.

 

 

Education

B.C.  Institute of Technology Broadcast Diploma - Television option, 1995

Simon Fraser University B.A. Communications, 1990