Erick Ziegler

Work History

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  Post Production Supervisor

  Pixar

  May 2008 - Present

  Supervise post production on original animation promo content for commercials and toolkits (50 pieces a year), home video bonus and documentary material (30 pieces a year), theatrical re-releases, and all broadcast deliveries and re-cuts.
  
  Post supervised two theatrical shorts (Party Central, The Blue Umbrella), a TV Special (Toy Story of Terror), and six shorts for broadcast and home video.
  
  Supervised the theatrical re-release of Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. including the new 7.1 re-mix.
  
  Create budgets, negotiate bids, and schedule and manage all work related to the above.
  
  Work with vendors (Skywalker, Deluxe, Technicolor, etc) to ensure that our rigid specs are met.
  
  Budget, plan, and supervise final sound mixes, hire sound and color personnel, and work with producer and director to ensure that their creative needs are met.
  
  Work with composers and supervise music recording and scoring sessions.
  
  Collaborate across all departments. Production, Animation, Lighting, Marketing, Publicity, Engineering, etc.
  
  Supervise color correction and work with DPs to make sure the final masters represent their creative vision.
  
  Oversee the creation and QC of all broadcast masters. Negotiate with Disney and broadcasters regarding re-cuts.
  
  Previous Role Responsibilities:
  Managed the creation, delivery, QC, and tracking of elements for theatrical and home video releases.
  
  Worked with producers, directors, DPs, and vendors to ensure deliveries are approved and deadlines met.
  
  Managed sound editorial staff and help schedule work for all shows. Hire temp sound editors when necessary.
  
  Scheduled and setup dialog recording sessions for all shows. Supervise our in-house recording studios.
  
  Reviewed budgets and contracts; issued all departmental POs and payed invoices.
  
  Trained personnel; manage multiple projects; negotiate with vendors.

  

  

  

  

• QC Project Manager

  Rovi Corporation

  May 2007 - May 2008

  Supervised the quality control staff and was responsible for the QC of Blu-ray discs for several major motion picture studio clients. Managed QC to make sure discs were scheduled and competed on time.
  
  Created the QC testing protocol and matrix, as well as the tracking system database; trained staff; created manuals.
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  Senior Manager, Post Planning, Delivery, and Operations

  HBO

  May 1999 - May 2007

  Post Delivery Executive on HBO Films, Series, and Documentaries.
  
  Managed shows/films, including The Sopranos, Rome, Entourage, Six Feet Under, American Splendor, Rocket Science, and Starter for 10.
  
  Worked with HBO Executives/producers to ensure creative, budgetary, technical needs and deadlines were met.
  
  Assigned workflow, managed staff, created budgets and new procedures, reviewed contracts, issued POs, and approved invoices.
  
  Supervised mixes, laybacks, audio, edit and telecine sessions, lab work, digital intermediates, and the creation of syndication/airline/TV versions. Created and maintained Filemaker Pro databases.

• Owner

  ZigFIlm

  January 1999 - 2006

  Complete digital production services.
  
  Own/proficient on a multitude of digital cameras, sound recording gear, lighting and grip equipment.
  
  Trained on Final Cut and Davinci Resolve. Some experience with Pro Tools and Premiere.
  
  Co-Produced & shot independent feature, shorts, and an instructional video for HBO.

• Post Production Supervisor

  Concorde/New Horizons

  June 1995 - June 1997

  Supervised editing, telecines, onlines, mixes and the post production department with staff of 25.
  
  Hired editors and other staff. Created and maintained budgets and approved invoices.
  
  Edited “TV Versions” of feature films.