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Since 1996 I've worked as a freelance AVID video editor and producer in the DC metro area. I started working in video back in the early 80's, then went on to film school in the late 80's. In the early 90's I happened to get a consulting job at what was then a small computer editing company, Avid Technology. At the time Avid was introducing version 5.0 of their flagship Media Composer editing system, that allowed for layered effects and a capability of broadcast quality resolutions. I was fortunate to work on this innovative product as it developed, and have been AVID editing ever since.

I moved to Washington D.C. and worked for a small post production company through the mid 90's. I was one of the first Avid editors to create a series for television entirely on the Avid platform. For two seasons I edited a new program from the creators of America's Most Wanted, "Manhunter", which was internationally syndicated.

In 1996 I decided to go freelance and have never regretted it. My career has led me to a wide range of projects, and I've been able to use the latest digital video technology and high-end Avid and Final Cut Pro editing systems in the D.C. market.

In 2001 I was accepted to the University of Baltimore's Doctor of Communications Design program, where I've extended my technical skills to include web, multimedia design, and distance learning. My doctoral thesis explored the learning potential and effectiveness of video-based computer environments.

My teaching experience includes video production as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University Documentary Center, film and video production at the American University's School of Communication. I've also created and conducted customized Avid Training, Digital Workflow and Media Asset Management seminars for clients including the National Geographic Channel and NBC-4 WRC-TV.

From September 2004 to May 2005 I taught full-time at American University as an Assistant Professor of Film & Media Arts at the School of Communications. In August of 2005 I joined the faculty at Towson University's Electronic Media & Film department, where I teach intro, intermediate video and advanced HD video production courses

 

Trailer for my science fiction movie "INCUBATOR",

which is an official selection for the Utopia Film Festival 2009,

and is an Award of Merit Winner in the Feature Film by Faculty

category of the Accolade Film Festival 2009.

 

My lastest project was a documentary on teaching 3rd grade students engineering,

The SySTEMic Elementary Engineering Project,

and past projects include a Recruitment Video and PSA for Baltimore County 9-1-1,

other videos on my YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/dravideditor

 

© 2009, David Reiss. All Rights Reserved.

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