Education:
- M.A. in Liberal Studies - Concentration in Film
2004 - 2008 - University of Maine - Orono, Maine
- B.A. in New Media - Cum Laude
2000 - 2004 - University of Maine - Orono, Maine
- Six time dean's list student
- Two time national collegiate scholar nominee
Summary of Qualifications:
- Through knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Shake, Boujou, Imagineers Motor, Monet and Mokey, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Soundbooth and Audition.
- Experience in non-linear video editing, motion graphics, compositing, color correction, video format conversion and photo-manipulation/touch-up.
- Familiar with the techniques of video compression, rotoscoping, matchmoving, chroma keying, luma keying, matte extraction, image tracking and stabilization, wire/rig removal.
- Experienced with PC and Macintosh operating systems.
- Experienced with computer hardware and software troubleshooting/repair.
Professional Experience:
- Producer/Filmmaker - 2007 to 2008
- Pulp and Paper Foundation
- Responsibilities included producing, shooting, and editing a promotional video for the Pulp and Paper Foundation which was distributed to high schools across Maine. Other responsibilities included conducting interviews, DVD design/programming and motion graphics.
- Responsibilities included producing, shooting, and editing a promotional video for the Pulp and Paper Foundation which was distributed to high schools across Maine. Other responsibilities included conducting interviews, DVD design/programming and motion graphics.
- New Media Instructor - 2006 - New Media Department, University of Maine
- Responsibilities included teaching college level classes in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Apple Final Cut Pro. Other responsibilities included curriculum planning, classroom management, test administration and grading.
- Producer/Filmmaker - 2005 to 2007 - University of Maine
- Responsibilities included producing, shooting, and editing, documentaries, advertisements and promotional spots. Other responsibilities included conducting interviews, DVD design/programming and motion graphics.
- Responsibilities included producing, shooting, and editing, documentaries, advertisements and promotional spots. Other responsibilities included conducting interviews, DVD design/programming and motion graphics.
- Writer/Director/Editor - 2003 to 2006 - 3 Leggedog Productions
- Responsibilities included writing, directing, and post-production on short films. The post-production process included logging and capturing footage, assembling a complete cut on a non-linear editing system, color correction, visual effects/compositing, and sound mixing.
- Responsibilities included writing, directing, and post-production on short films. The post-production process included logging and capturing footage, assembling a complete cut on a non-linear editing system, color correction, visual effects/compositing, and sound mixing.
- Programming Technician - 2001 to 2004 - University of Maine TV Station
- Responsibilities included creating slides, menus, advertisements, and announcements, programming slide interactions, updating broadcast schedules and programming movie schedules.
Awards and Festivals:
- 2007 - Winner Best Film - 48 Hour film project, Portland ME - "Who is Bert Didier?"
- 2007 - Winner Best Writing - 48 Hour film project, Portland ME - "Who is Bert Didier?"
- 2007 - Winner Best Cinematography - 48 Hour film project, Portland ME - "Who is Bert Didier?"
- 2007 - Winner Best Writing - 48 Hour film project, Portland ME - "Who is Bert Didier?"
- 2006 - Official Selection Maine International Film Festival - "Rockport Pottery"
- 2006 - Official Selection Maine Documentary Film Festival - "Rockport Pottery"
- 2006 - Official Selection Camden Film Festival - "Rockport Pottery"
Interests
- Photography
- Travel
- Brazil, Summer 2007 - Humanitarian work
- Alaska, Spring 2007 - Filmed Alaska Folk Festival
- Tajikistan, Summer 2004 - Taught English
- Italy/Sicily, Spring 2003 - Taught video editing
- Costa Rica/Nicaragua, Winter 2002 - Backpacked
References available on request