• 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