The Creative Coast Alliance

Video/Animator/Media artist looking for work

Marc Casey — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:26:08 -0400

Marc LeMont Casey

51 Columbus Dr #2

Savannah, Georgia 31405

Phone (912) 604-1061

www.itsawayoflife.org

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To work with a team of professionals that reaches the limits of creativity and develops ideas, stories, and concepts that inspire and change our society.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Savannah College of Art & Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television, Graduation 2010, GPA 3.3

Virginia College of Huntsville, Associate - Computer Aided Imaging & Visualization, 2001, GPA 4.0

United States Air Force - Airman Leadership Training – July 1998

RELATED SKILLS
Media - Final Cut Studio, 3D Studio Max, Discreet Cleaner, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Encore.

Design - HTML, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and InDesign.

Equipment – DVCam and other camcorders, audio equipment, digital video switchers and decks, jibs and dollies.

KNOWLEDGE
Windows XP and MAC OSX operating systems model and animate 3D characters and models
Author, develop and design DVD’s, CD’s, and websites. Knowledge of audio/video equipment to include DVCam camcorders, decks, jibs, microphones, lighting kits, chroma-key environment set up and various other equipment. Produce and direct live audio/video events for Internet streaming or postproduction. Ability to interpret diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and equipment manuals.

PROJECTS
Believers Bayou – Three 28 minute children’s videos using people interacting with puppets. Final format was DVD and television. Director, editor, animation, and camera operator

The Rock – Weekly live three camera event recorded to be used for national and international television broadcast and pod cast. Director, camera operator, graphic artist, and tech support person.

Days of Jubilee – 45-minute video produced to generate donations to pay off build fund for The Rock Family Worship Center. Director, videographer, editor, animator, and DVD author.

Freedom Has A Price – A 40 minute Theatrical short developed to present a unique illustrated look at why Christ died on the cross. Videographer, editor, and animator.

Gospel According to Scrooge – 2 hour stage performance captured on video with three cameras to include a jib, 40 member cast, and 6 scenes performed for a total of four days. Director, camera operator, editor, animator, and DVD author.

Life Groups – 30-second commercial designed to promote small group meetings. Videographer, editor, compositor, and animator.

EXPERIENCE
Photojournalist - WSAV News 3 Savannah, Georgia - Jan 2007 – Present
Edit and play back video during early morning news show. Use Panasonic camcorder with PS cards technology. Responsible for shooting and editing video, work with reporters as a team to capture the heart of a story. Edit stories as assigned in a professional manner and act as a reporter when no reporter is assigned. Other software and equipment used: Grass Valley News Edit SC Non-Linear Editing system, NewsQ Pro playback systems, ENPS news computer system.

Creative Media Director – Rockrusher Productions Huntsville, Alabama - Feb 2005 – Dec 2006
Director, videographer, editor, 3D/2D animator, interactive DVD/CD authoring, video pre/post-production, script writing, and storyboarding,

Associate Artist - Media Fusion / Marshall Space Flight Center - Oct 2003 – Feb 2005
Interacted directly with clients in the pre-design stages to effectively provide quality products for each audio/video project. Responsible for design and delivery of various graphics, motion graphics, 2-D/3-D animation, and DVD projects to NASA Customers. Specialize in creating title sequences, NASA hardware animations and other projects incorporated into video and multimedia productions.

Multimedia Specialist - D&C Multimedia - Franklin, Tennessee - July 2002 – July 2003
Managed, produced, shot, and edited live video productions. Designed over ten websites while supporting video projects, created interactive multimedia projects for the Internet, CD ROM, and video. Developing all in house and client related graphic design work and publications. Proactively produced solutions to solve technical problems with computers on a regular basis. Traveled to tradeshows, conventions and conferences to present company services to potential customers.

CBS WHNT-TV 19 – Graphics/Chyron Operator, Huntsville, Alabama - April 2002 - July 2002
Utilized the Chyron graphics generator and PhotoShop software. Prepared news rundowns, scripts, graphics, and text to air during live news coverage.

ISTC-2 Technician III - Colsa ARC, Huntsville, Alabama - Oct 2001 – July 2002
Installed and maintained computer systems, PESA video switchers, audio mixers, amplifiers, cameras, video projectors. Terminated various cables: CAT5, RCA audio/video, CATV, Canare, composite, microphone/audio, fiber optic and data.

Integration & Test Associate - Quantum Resources, Huntsville, Alabama - Dec 2000 - Oct 2001
Performed numerous tests and checkouts, using computers, on the Northrop Grumman Brilliant Anti-Armor Submunition (BAT). Trained new employees how to use test equipment, procedures, and software. Used FileMaker Pro, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to track test and equipment failures, and update or rewrite test procedures.

Control Room Technician - Live On The Net, Huntsville, Alabama, Mar 2000 - Dec 2000
Set up and operated studio designed to produce video for the Internet. Captured, edited, and converted audio/video tapes using Real media software. Managed, directed, and controlled all live audio/video events while on duty.

Missile/Space Facility Technician & Manager – US Air Force - Mar 1993 - Feb 2000
Operated, troubleshot, serviced, and repaired environmental control systems, diesel electric units, power generation and distribution systems, and refrigerant systems. Supervised maintenance and inspection teams at 20 Missile Alert Facilities (MAF’s) in the Minuteman III and Peacekeeper weapon systems. Other responsibilities included: fuel management activities, supply inventory, emergency response team, equipment servicing, lightning and water system checks.

ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES
Awarded Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship, Savannah College of Art & Design, based upon portfolio review totaling over $72,000 to complete a BA or MFA degree - November 2006

Project Manager - New Century High School students US First Robotics Animation Team, 2002

Virginia College at Huntsville - Student Ambassadors Program, April 2001 – March 2002

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Volunteer In Excellence Award, 1999 (Life time achievement award)

Demo reel available online and DVD upon request.

Broadcasting Professional

Ryan Watterson — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:36:08 -0400

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Masters of Science in Communications May 2007
Concentration: Journalism and Electronic Media

International Communication and the Workplace France and Belgium
Summer Study Abroad Program Summer 2006
International Communications

University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science in Communications May 2005
Concentration: Journalism and Electronic Media
2nd Major: Theatre with a concentration in Performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Broadcasting Professor and Communication Arts Advisor August 2007 – July 2008
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
• Taught a variety of Communications classes including Public Speaking, Mass Communications, and Video 1: Studio Production.
• Advised students graduating in the field of Broadcasting.
• Served as videographer and editor to the department taping graduation, plays, and a promotional video.

Production Internship and Freelance Research Assistant August 2006 – present
Jupiter Entertainment Knoxville, TN
• Worked in show development aiding producers with in-depth research.
• Assisted producers with recreations for a variety of shows.
• Researched and developed a show proposal for the company.

Resident Assistant and Graduate Assistant December 2002 – present
University of Tennessee Housing Knoxville, Tennessee
• Planned events for 40 residents with two required monthly programs, often completed more.
• Used creativity to keep residents attending programs, managing low budget, and developing unity activities for a diverse floor.
• Mediated conflicts and counseling students with problems academically and emotionally.
• Maintained monthly budget reports and evaluations.
• Worked at front desk doing clerical work and receptionist duties.
• Managed Housing Departmental website and created the monthly newsletter, “The Hearthstone.”
• Photographed events for the department and presented as slideshows.

Production Internship and Scheduling Coordinator March 2005 – December 2005
Scripps Productions Knoxville, Tennessee
• Media logged and entered data into a production format.
• Assisted various producers coordinate and prepare for upcoming productions.
• Packaged and shipped various projects to different production companies.
• Scheduled in-house and field productions for the production crew.

COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows and Macintosh operating systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, QuickTime Pro, iPhoto, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Publisher, Dreamweaver, ScheduAll, and Final Cut Pro. Proficient with DVCPRO camcorders and Panasonic MiniDv camcorders.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
GSU Toastmaster Advisor
Fall 2007 – Spring 2008
University of Tennessee Theatre Fall 2002 – Spring 2005
Tennessee Volunteer Channel Fall 2002 – Spring 2004
University of Tennessee National Broadcasting Society
Fall 2002 – Spring 2004
Reese Hall Residence Hall Association Fall 2001 – Spring 2005

Paige Gray- Imaginative Writer & Thinker

Paige Gray — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:35:23 -0400

Education

Masters of Arts in Journalism (May 2008)
Columbia College • Chicago, IL
Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0
Courses included: Reporting Public Affairs, Courts & Law, Investigative Reporting, Magazine Journalism, Community News, Local and National Government, International Reporting

Bachelor of Arts in English, Minors in Spanish and Dance (May 2005)
Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
English Honors Program • Cumulative GPA 3.8/4.0

Related Experience

Assistant Editor (January –May 2008)
ChicagoTalks • Chicago, IL
http://chicagotalks-space.near-time.net
• Chose articles to publish for the Chicago neighborhood news site receiving funding from the Knight Foundation
• Edited at least one story every day that is featured on the site's home page
• Produced catchy, informative headlines

Editorial Assistant (January-May 2008)
Crain Communications • Chicago, IL
• Compiled, organized and edited data for the nationally recognized, award-winning weekly magazine Modern Healthcare
• Contacted important publication sources regarding articles, surveys and special projects

Writer/Intern (fall 2007-late January 2008)
Centerstagechicago.com • Chicago, IL
• Maintained and updated the Chicago Sun-Times online city guide with fresh, accurate information about local restaurants and all things entertainment to be done in Chicago
• Profiled three dining, music or theater venues each week to post on site
• Generated content and headlines for special projects and features

Columbia Links Mentor (summer 2007-present)
Columbia College • Chicago, IL
• Coached high school students in introductory journalism program
• Instructed students on various ways of interviewing, finding article sources, and story ideas as well as article composition

Writer/Intern (summer 2007)
Mint Magazine • Chicago, IL
• Researched and reported on variety of Chicago-focused topics for new publication
• Published article that explored adult-beginner recreational classes

Work Aide (October 2006-May 2007)
Columbia College Chicago • Chicago, IL
• Employed under the department administrative assistant to help complete clerical, organizational tasks in the college’s journalism department
• Assisted department faculty when needed

Professor Assistantship (spring 2007)
Columbia College Chicago • Chicago, IL
• Collaborated with journalism professor Norma Green to develop profiles on Columbia’s graduate program alumni
• Edited a Fulbright Scholar newsletter that journalism professor Elio Leturia designed

Writer (September 2005-May 2006)
Tipp-C • Lafayette, IN
• Communicated local area arts events through news articles in intelligent, artistic manner

Teacher/Counselor (July 2005-November 2005)
Purdue University • Lafayette, IN
• Created and conducted lesson plans for the class “Book-making and Storytelling” to gifted 1st and 2nd graders for a nine week Saturday course
• Contributed to and saw to needs of gifted children for three weeks as part of a Purdue University summer program

Marketing Manager (July 2004-May 2005)
Indiana Daily Student • Bloomington, IN
• Promoted readership of the newspaper through coordinating and organizing various events for the award-winning collegiate publication
• Supervised and expanded upon several projects, such as The Dining Scene, a print and online spotlight of local restaurants advertisers

Reporter, Designer, Copy Chief, Columnist
(fall 2001-summer 2003) Indiana Daily Student • Bloomington, IN
• Composed bi-weekly opinion columns concerning local, national, and social events
• Edited all copy, paying close attention to all newspaper detail including grammar, content and design
• Researched and interviewed sources in order to produce accurate, informative articles
• Organized print layout

Editor-in-chief, The Fine Print (fall 2003 -spring 2005) Indiana University • Bloomington, IN
• Responsible for basic page concept, execution and organization of English Undergraduate Web site

References

Suzanne McBride
Columbia College Chicago
Journalism Department
Director, News, Reporting and Writing
312-344-8907
708-908-0507
smcbride@colum.edu

Dana Kavan
Local Content Director
Examiner.com
312-339-1751
dkavan@examiner.com

Len Strazewski
Columbia College Chicago
Journalism Department
Director, Graduate Program
312-344-8910
lstrazewski@colum.edu

Rachel Knoble
Indiana Daily Student/IU Student Media
Assistant Director of Operations
812-856-5875
812-855-0763 (main line)
rknoble@indiana.edu

Camera Operator / Editor / Media Specialist

Ben Allen — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:39:39 -0400

Experience

Camera Operator, Editor, Digital Output: Homefront Productions
102 E. 39th Street, Savannah, GA
2007 – Current
After starting as a secondary shooter and editor in 2007, I’ve entered 2008 as the main Camera Operator and Editor, now responsible for all technical aspects of production and output. The segments we produce cover home-improvement topics and run in the News on over 50 T.V. stations around the U.S. Recently we’ve produced segments for the websites of General Electric, Home Depot and Vigoro Lawn Care.
Videos are always available at www.homefront.com, as a video podcast from itunes, and on YouTube.
• Operate Sony ….
• All Editing, Titles and Animation
• All output to DVCPro, DVCAM, MiniDV, Beta, DVD, WMV, MP4 Video Podcasts
• Location Scouting
• Audio Recording with …..

Shop Supervisor: Media Arts Department, University of the Arts
320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
2005 – 2006
Along with two other supervisors, oversaw the use and maintenance of all equipment, labs and facilities in the Media Arts dept., which is comprised of the University’s photography, film & video, and animation programs.
This included four b&w darkrooms (50 enlargers), a color darkroom (Colex processor, 18 enlargers), Final Cut and Avid editing suites, two professional artist galleries, two computer labs, a dub room, sound rooms, three animation labs, screening rooms, film and photo studios, and an array of cameras, lights, sound equipment, printing supplies and re-sale items.
• Wrote, produced and directed a series of films which have become required viewing to orient students and faculty with equipment, facilities and procedures.
• Worked with students and faculty to ensure proper use of facilities and to calmly troubleshoot any technical problems with equipment, facilities or software.
• Managed 40 work-study students: created schedule for an 85-hour work week, trained students in all aspects of dealing with equipment and facilities.
• Worked with the gallery director on all aspects of installing and deinstalling bi-monthly shows in the department’s two professional photography galleries.
• Researched, recommended and facilitated all purchases and repairs of cameras and equipment for the film & video program.
• With co-workers, initiated a complete overhaul and redesign of the equipment inventory and borrower databases to create a more dynamic tracking system that will enable a more efficient and accurate checkout procedure.
• Media editing and transfers for the University’s Development and PR departments, preparing Beta tapes for CBS and FOX news.

Art Department Production Manager: Macmillan/IDG Publishing NY, NY
(Now John Wiley and Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ)
1998-2001
Worked in conjunction with the Art Director, Photo Editor and Publisher to insure a smooth flow of production between all of the in-house departments, the labs and the printer.
Produced covers, color-corrected photo proofs, addressed production meetings, assigned and tracked cover production schedules.
Edited photos for the covers and interiors of Dummies Guides and Frommer’s Travel Guides.

Freelance
New York, Philadelphia, Savannah
1998-Current
Film & Video (Director/Camera/Editor/Encoder/DVD author)- Handle all aspects of production, post-production and web-preparation for projects: commercials, concerts, music videos, narrative shorts and documentaries.
Photographer- Digital, 35mm, medium-format. Event, portrait and documentary landscape. Traditional and digital darkroom: color correction, compositing ,retouching, web-prep.
Web Designer/Programmer/Animator- HTML, Flash, CSS, and Javascript. Building sites from scratch for a variety of clients: http://www.sometown.com/design I have also worked as a programmer for the Federal Reserve Bank of NY http://www.ny.frb.org/ and for Frommer’s Travel Guides http://frommers.com.

Applications

Windows and Mac OS, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Premiere, DVD Studio Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Filemaker Pro, Helix, Quark, Office.
Coding: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript.

Education

Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY
BA Liberal Arts, Concentration in Photography and Film, 1998
Studied Photography with Joel Sternfeld and Linda Connor*. Studied Film with Abby Child, George Kuchar*, Larry Jordan* and Ernie Gehr*.
Along with studio arts, pursued literature, art history and philosophy in an environment that stressed research and writing.
Junior year, expanded studies in art history and studio art by attending the
San Francisco Art Institute*, San Francisco, CA.

Fashion/Lifestyle Stylist

Mark Ellis — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:59:51 -0400

Professional Fashion and Lifestyle Photo Stylist now living in Savannah fresh from New York. Seasoned pro with impressive roster of national advertising,catalog, editorial,commercials and celebrity clients.Portfolio and references available for review. Detail oriented, result driven, calender respectful and a good communicator. I bring a wealth of resources to the table both here and in N.Y.- showrooms,props,stores, alterations,location, talent...you stop, I shop.Please get in touch with me at mheywire@aol.com or call me at 347-330-4009. Thank you!

Media Specialist/Videographer/Graphic Design

Aaron Cornette — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:17:34 -0400

EXPERIENCE

WFOR CBS-4, Miami, Florida
Chief Pre-Production Editor Jan 2008 - August 2008
Responsible for the implementation of motion graphics for a top-twenty TV Market News station.
· Created motion graphics for the station in adherence to the Art Director’s design.
· Integrated motion graphics with video.
· Constructed templates and trained others on their use.
· Completed projects on a strict deadline.
· Edited special projects requiring m...otion graphics.

WCJB-TV, Gainesville, Florida
News Photographer Aug 2007 – Dec 2007
Shot breaking news stories on both digital and DVCPro cameras and edited the footage for broadcast on a deadline.
· Conducted interviews.
· Collaborated with reporters on the scene.
· Researched background information on news stories.
· Operated Live Trucks to deliver video feeds.
Associate Producer Aug 2006 – Aug 2007
Assisted the Producer in all affairs regarding the news broadcast.
· Edited video for the news broadcast.
· Contacted reporters on the field.
· Operated the teleprompter and studio cameras.

CIRCA, Gainesville, Florida
Technology Consultant Aug 2005 – Jan 2007
Monitored and instructed users on the operation of the University of Florida’s computer labs for the Center for Instructional & Research Computing Activities.
· Primarily managed CIRCA’s video editing lab.
· Troubleshot any difficulties users may have had with the Microsoft Suite, the Adobe Suite, and Final Cut Pro.

WFOR CBS-4, Miami, Florida
Intern May 2005-July 2005
Assisted in the day-to-day affairs at a major news market.
· Edited video on both linear and non-linear formats
· Learned basic copywriting

WUFT-TV, Gainesville, Florida
Volunteer Oct 2004-Dec 2005
Gained experience in video editing, floor direction, and studio cameras.

SKILLS

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Avid, DVCam, DVCPro, Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Dreamweaver

EDUCATION

University of Florida
B.S. in Telecommunications
Spring 2006

AWARDS

Florida AP Award – 2007
360 Degrees of
Homelessness
Photographer & Editor

Advertising/ Marketing/ Media Professional

S. Mulford — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:20:00 -0400

s u m m a r y
Intelligent, resourceful advertising/marketing professional with a proven track record, outstanding work ethic, and proactive approach. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to develop the trust and confidence of others. Driven self-starter with excellent problem solving skills capable of working independently or as part of a team. Currently reside in the Southeastern US but willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

e x p e r I e n c e

Creative Consultant, .........BABAI, 2008
Preliminary development for start-up children’s wear line. Trend research, marketing strategies and silhouette design.

Sr. Production Coordinator, Macy’s Advertising Photo Studio, Minneapolis, 2005-2008
Coordinate production workflow and communication from layout to photography for internal agency’s studio and location shoots. Manage sample preparation styling and set-stylist support to ensure product accuracy and keep studio production on schedule. Initiate vendor relationships and best practices to meet advertising budgets and deadlines, resulting in a 50% increase in production from 2006 to 2007.

Training & Development Coordinator, Marshall Field’s/Target, Minneapolis, 2002-2005
Art direction, copywriting, product styling and photography for Marshall Field’s / Target retail education website. Coordinate company-wide implementation of Fragrance Foundation and cosmetic vendor education programs. Produce seasonal product guide updates. Manage budget totaling $350k to meet annual training objectives. Received Merit Award for exemplary work of online communication from the Society of Technical Communication, Minneapolis 2003.

Product Development Coordinator, Marshall Field’s/Target, Minneapolis, 1999-2002
Produce CAD flat sketches and develop specs for private brand apparel teams. Reconcile fabric color swatches with graphics color to ensure product accuracy. Update brand collateral to communicate merchandise features. Coordinate focus groups to measure product validity and brand recognition. Received Four Star Team Award for Outstanding Financial Performance of $40.6m, 2001; Pyramid Recognition for Teamwork, 2002.

Creative Manager, l’etoile Magazine www.letoilemagazine.com Minneapolis, 2007-2008
Manage staff production for Minneapolis arts, culture, beauty and fashion book. Collaborate with editors on concept development and research for print, web, and events. Write designer show reviews for Minnesota Fashion Week.

Wardrobe Assistant, Short Comedy Theater, Limerick, Ireland 2006
Procure wardrobe pieces for Series III, Episode IV, of Killinaskully.

Production Coordinator, Bassett Creek Productions, Minneapolis, 2006

Production Assistant, Roark Productions, Minneapolis, 2006

e d u c a t i o n

Bachelor of Science, University Of Minnesota
Major: Clothing Design, Minor: Latin American Studies
http://www.mnartists.org/artistHome.do?rid=176860
Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society

Karat Designer 5.0 Sketching Training Program, Karat Software Corporation

Textile Training I, Minneapolis Community & Technical College Continuing Education Program

Fragrance Foundation Certification Training, The Fragrance Foundation International

References available upon request

designer

Phill — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:54:25 -0400

A designer moving to your area.

Theatre Tech/Welder

Stephen — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:47:35 -0400

Stephen B. White

2006 Graduate from SCAD with BFA in Media & Performing Arts.

Desperately wanting to move back to the Savannah area.

Experienced in Scenic Studio work.

Moderate experience in several types of welding.
--MIG, TIG, OXY, ARC
---Mainly MIG, interested in becoming more experienced in TIG Welding.

Hope to hear from you soon.