Graphic Artist/Audio Mixer needed for Online TV Network!
by Joseph Smallwood
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May 2, 2008 at 11:54:05 pm
Brave New Films, producers of Walmart: The High Cost of Low Prices, Iraq for Sale, Outfoxed, and other progressive documentaries, is looking for a GRAPHIC ARTIST/AUDIO TECHNICIAN to fill a key position in our launch of BNFTV, a new television branch of BNF Films.
We need someone who is highly motivated, has excellent communication skills, strong technical skills. Experience with live productions is a MUST. Experience with video switchers HIGHLY preferred. The multi-tasker of multi-taskers. Ability to receive and execute from rapid-fire commands.
This is a position with multiple hats. Working with a closely knit production unit, you will be responsible for both the live audio mixing, as well as graphic/video/other asset preparation into the live switcher. Ideally, candidate will have both audio/graphic skill set. Can possibly train the right candidate in one or the other.
Graphics, pre-designed by Art Director, will be used to create templates, allowing us to modify assets during live production. Experience creating lower thirds, tickers, bugs, and other elements HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Experience with Inscriber, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, and other graphic programs is a MAJOR PLUS.
Experience with audio mixing, sound design, and audio troubleshooting also a plus.
If you're looking to use your many skills, in a non-traditional online television environment, then please apply! This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a diverse skill set; someone looking to be part of a startup TV network with an established film company. Candidate must be absolutely familiar with our website and is already a fan of our work.
This is a full time staff position in Culver City.
Re: Graphic Artist/Audio Mixer needed for Online TV Network! by Hugh Taylor on May 6, 2008 at 12:12:31 am
Hi. I'd like to be considered for this position (Graphic Artist/Audio Mixer) and think I'd be a great addition to your team. Why? Well, I've spent considerable time developing graphics for lower 3rds, bugs, and fullscreens for news and sports programming while a Production Supervisor for a small cable news operation. I also have extensive switching experience for live news and sports and would excel at a position such as this that would allow me to stretch my legs both creatively and technically.
I could go on and on but I'm sure your time is limited to review responses to your add, so I'll paste my resume below and just leave you with the thought that if you really want a solid technician with creative chops and a strong desire to contribute to your success, then I'm your man.
Thank you,
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor
(626) 355-7084 (562) 743-5597
220 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. #K
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
E-mail hughtaylor2004@yahoo.com
Supervisor of video production facilities, staff, and program production for local news & sports
Director / Technical Director (Grass Valley Group 200, 110, 100 Switchers)
Videographer (Studio / ENG, BetaCamSP, Mini DV)
Editor (Avid Symphony, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Various Linear Tape Off-line / On-line)
Graphic Artist (Adobe Photoshop, Lightwave 3D)
Character Generator Operator (FX Deko, Chyron Duet, Vertigo Still Store)
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Chyron Duet Operator - KTTV/KCOP-TV, Los Angeles. (7/07 - Present) Operate 2-channel chyron for live news/web programming. Create fullscreen graphics.
FX Deko Graphics Operator (Live and Post) – KABC-TV, Los Angeles, CA, AT&T Broadband, NY (11/03 – Present, 11/93 – 11/00)
2 years live news & sports programming, 2-channel FX Deko & 2-channel Vertigo Still Store, AP ENPS
5 years local news/sports/public affairs production. Built complete show graphics for daily newscasts, sports, and talk programming. Integrated TypeDeko with AP NewsCenter newsroom software to create automated live graphic production for live news environment. Created graphics and operated TypeDeko for UPN Network promo editing department (hi-rez finishing).
Avid Symphony Online Editor – UPN Network, Hollywood, CA - 18 months (5/01 – 10/02)
Finished UPN Network promotions for national air utilizing both linear and non-linear edit systems. Duties included digitizing footage, compiling string-outs of various promo versions, adding marketing graphics, importing finished audio and outputting completed promos to tape and Profile storage systems. Compiled promo reels for UPN Network stations and affiliates, and UPN Network executives.
Network Videotape Technician / Tape Operator / Assistant Editor – CBS Network, Hollywood, CA - 1 year (10/02 – 11/03)
Perform variety of tape duplication and assistant editor duties. Daily use of patch bays, routers, and VTR deck panels for various configurations and applications. Additional duties include coordinating satellite incoming and outgoing feeds with New York operations. Primarily work with D2 and DigiBeta machines but also use BetaSP and VHS for some duties. Also performed assistant editor functions of digitizing multi-cam footage for "The Bold & The Beautiful" soap opera as well as assisting editors with closed captioning feeds and network programming edit sessions. Trained CBS network technical staff on TypeDeko character generator operation.
Production / Post Supervisor – AT&T Broadband, Wappingers Falls, NY - 7 years (11/93 – 11/00)
Supervisor of all technical and creative operations. Supervision of all aspects of daily, live news production staff including ENG crews, editors, graphics, and studio personnel Managed control room and master control personnel including hiring, training, and performance appraisal duties. Created show opens, bumpers and other show elements utilizing Adobe Photoshop and TypeDeko graphics, After Effects, and Premiere. Director and Technical Director for live newscasts, studio talk shows, & remote truck productions.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Selected by CBS management to train CBS west coast network videotape technicians on TypeDeko.
7 years experience as Director/Technical Director of daily, live newscasts.
Created station policies and procedures that reduced overtime production costs by 30%.
Awarded 3 Cable Ace nominations for producing Election Night and Men’s College Basketball telecasts.
Awarded 5 additional Cable Ace nominations for excellence in local programming over 7 year period.
AP Newsroom software professional training course, Washington, D.C (1997). One week AT&T Leading The Way” management training course, Los Angeles, CA (1998)
Co-Produced and directed American Heart Association Telethon raising over $80,000.
EDUCATION:
1979-1983: B.A. Communications/Mass Media, State University of New York at Plattsburgh, NY. 3.5 GPA.
1983-1984: Production Internship, WCFE, Plattsburgh, NY.
Re: Graphic Artist/Audio Mixer needed for Online TV Network! by Nyabingi Kuti on May 7, 2008 at 4:12:51 pm
I am interested in your position for an Online Mixer. I have 10 years of experience mixing music and broadcast news and I feel strongly that I can be an asset to your company. I am familiar with the progressive politics of Robert Greenwald and I also administer a website that has progressive content. I would like to discuss my experience with you in more detail.
NYABINGI KUTI
587 South Street #7
Glendale, California 91202
818-240-4554 NYAKUTI@GMAIL.COM
Equipment Skills: Filmmaker Pro, Excel, Word, PhotoShop Wamnet
Windows and Mac Operating Systems Final Cut Pro
Scenarist Authoring Platforms Pro Tools
WEBMASTER EXPERIENCE
Owner and administrator of website called KristalBall.com. which averages 50,000-file request per month. Dreamweaver MX is used to administer the site. The Pinnacle Studio 9 along with the Digital Media Converter are used to capture and encode video files. Some HTML programming performed. Video and audio encoding for the following formats: WMV, MPEG-2, WM9, MPEG-4, VC-1, H-264 and QuickTime. Perform Quality Control in regard to issues related to synch, artifacts and dropouts.
DVD AUTHORING
Technicolor Creative Services – March 2005 to August 2007
Employed in the Authoring Department. Duties include programming A - List DVD titles for Warner Brothers, Fox and Disney. Familiar with each studios DVD specifications and responsible for tracking status of assets. Titles authored include “Wild Hogs”, “Stargate Atlantis”, ‘Hannah Montana” and more. The Sonic Scenarist NT authoring platform was used along with Filemaker Pro for administration. Extensive Quality Control for issues related to navigation, interactivity and sync performed. Created DVDRs and TAR files for archiving.
AUDIO MIXING FOR BROADCASTING
2002-2005
Mixed live audio for CBS and Telemundo News on a freelance basis using the Euphonix C30 console. Primary mixed for morning news and special features broadcasts.
POST PRODUCTION
Todd AO Studios - October 2000 to February 2003
Employed as a freelance sound recordist for ADR, Foley and Dubbing Stages. Experienced with Pro Tools formatted MMR8 digital recorders and mag film recorders. Projects worked on included FIRESTARTER, ENTERPRISE and THE ONE. Performed various forms of digital and analogue transfers also utilizing Digibeta, Beta Sp and DA88 recorders. Consoles utilized include Euphonix System 5, Pro Controls and Harrison. Also performed quality control of DVD and digital media files
Member – DVD Association, The Hollywood Post Alliance
