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.
My gear includes a full High Definition video
editing system based on Apple's Final Cut Pro Studio, a Panasonic
HVX-200a DVC-Pro HD Camera Package w/ lights and mics, a 5700 watt
generator w/ A/C extension cords 25 to 100 feet, 2 smoke machines
and a 22 foot RV/Trailer - all of which I'm using to shoot my movie
"INCUBATOR".
