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.
Shortly thereafter, 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 editing systems adopted by the major players in
the D.C. market. I also have a DV video editing system based on both
Avid Express PRO and Final Cut Pro 4 HD, which I've created several
projects including 3 yoga videos, a Baltimore County 9-1-1 recruitment
video and others.
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 explores 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, and film and video production at the American University School
of Communication, Visual Media department. 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.
