Seth Weinman

Seth Weinman

Mid-level Color Grading Assist / 13 yrs

New York City, NY, United States

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Data Lab Operator

Cop Car (2015)

Work History
  • Graphics Operator (VIZ)

    THE MLB NETWORK, LLC

    August 2018 - Present
    Secaucus, NJ · On-site

    • VIZrt Operator for MLB/NHL Network. Shows include MLB Tonight, NHL Tonight, MLB Central, Intentional Talk, MLB Now, NHL Now, High Heat, Off Base, Hot Stove, StrikeZone & On The Fly.

  • Color Grading Assistant

    MPC

    August 2015 - Present

    • Prepare and conform color grading sessions on Filmlight's Baselight color grading system
    • Manage color grading workflow including file/color management and rendering of various media formats
    • Provide technical assistance and maintenance of color grading suites

  • Color Grading Assistant

    MPC

    August 2015 - May 2018
    Greater New York City Area

    • Prepare and conform color grading sessions on Filmlight's Baselight color grading system
    • Manage color grading workflow including file/color management and rendering of various media formats
    • Provide technical assistance and maintenance of color grading suites

  • Technical/Data Operator

    MPC

    September 2012 - July 2015

    • Assist VFX and graphics artists within our 2D, CG, digital and design departments
    • Autodesk Smoke / Filmlight Baselight assist
    • Perform video compression, encoding and transcoding of digital dailies and commercial spots
    • Media Management - LTO project Archives & Restores

  • Video Data Center Shift Supervisor / Lead Technician

    Deluxe Laboratories

    July 2011 - September 2012
    Greater New York City Area

    • Supervise technicians on creation of dailies deliverables while adhering to client specifications
    • Post-sync dailies material in Avid
    • Assist clients and project managers with technical issues and general operations
    • Perform video compression, encoding and transcoding utilizing various conversion methods (ie: Compressor, Digital Rapids Systems, Episode Encoder, Cleaner etc.)
    • Closed Captioning, Dolby E encoding, Teranex/Harris conversions
    • Tape duplication and standards conversions across multiple formats and video tape recording systems; HDSR, HDCAM, D5, DVCPro, XDCAM, Digital Betacam, DVCam, BetaSP; DVS XWAY, Clipster & Pronto Digital Video Systems
    • Operate/navigate nVision8576 matrix router; audio/video patch bays in an efficient and effective manner
    • DVD/Blu-Ray encoding/authoring using DVD Studio Pro/Adobe Encore
    • Proficiency with non-linear editing systems (Avid & Final Cut Pro)

  • Video Data Center Technician

    Deluxe Laboratories

    November 2008 - July 2011
    Greater New York City Area

    • Creation of dailies deliverables while adhering to client specifications
    • Perform video compression, encoding and transcoding utilizing various conversion methods (ie: Compressor, Digital Rapids Systems, Episode Encoder, etc.)
    • Closed Captioning, Dolby E encoding, Teranex conversions
    • Tape duplication and standards conversions across multiple formats and video tape recording systems; HDSR, HDCAM, D5, XDCAM, Digital Betacam, DVCam, BetaSP; DVS XWAY & Clipster Digital Video Systems
    • Operate/navigate nVision8576 matrix router; audio/video patch bays in an efficient and effective manner
    • DVD/Blu-Ray encoding/authoring using DVD Studio Pro/Adobe Encore
    • Proficiency with non-linear editing systems (Avid & Final Cut Pro)

  • Coordinator, Post Production - Machine Room Operations

    The Weinstein Company

    April 2007 - November 2008
    Greater New York City Area

    • Assisted editors with striping tapes and video/audio laybacks
    • Creation of DVD screeners utilizing Cinea S-TRACK watermarking system integrated with Rimage DVD publishing systems to prevent unauthorized duplication of sensitive materials
    • DVD & tape duplication; standards conversions across multiple formats (Digital Betacam, DVCam, BetaSP, DVD (PRV-LX1), ¾”, VHS)
    • Proficiency with non-linear editing systems (Avid & Final Cut Pro)
    • DVD encoding/authoring using Compressor/DVD Studio Pro
    • Distribution of dailies amongst executives
    • Train and supervise interns

  • One Ocean View - Production Assistant

    ABC Television

    May 2006 - July 2006
    Fire Island, New York

    • Assisted crew in all facets of production
    • Responsible for signing of guest releases

  • Production Assistant

    Creative Domain

    May 2005 - August 2005
    Greater Los Angeles Area

    • Worked in all aspects of post-production and machine room operations
    • Quality control of client materials

  • Intern

    Miramax Films

    May 2004 - August 2004
    Greater New York City Area

    • Assisted machine room operator with tape duplication and conversions
    • Digitized media on Avid
    • Degaussed and recycled tape stock and materials

Education
  • Master's Degree in Information Technology Project Management

    Touro University Graduate School of Technology

    2018 - 2021
  • Bachelor of Science in Television and Radio

    Ithaca College

    2002 - 2006
  • High School Diploma

    NYC Lab High School for Collaborative Studies

    1998 - 2002