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MICHAEL GRANT Film & Video Editor |
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270 Berkshire Rd. Sandy Hook, CT 06482 203.218.1449 mike@mikegrantonline.com Computer Skills Mac OS Windows Avid MC Adrenaline Avid Symphony Avid Xpress Pro HD EDL Manager Final Cut Pro HD Adobe Premiere Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects DVD Studio Pro Pro Tools Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Personal Strengths Highly Ambitious Eager to Learn Focused & Self-Motivated Prompt & Dependable Outside the Box Thinker Good Time Management Creative Problem Solver Very Organized Strong Design Skills Team Player |
Summary Outgoing and ambitious personality with a strong background in the arts. Extensive computer knowledge both hardware and software based. Thorough understanding of all aspects of filmmaking from conception to completion. Strong work ethic supports desire to succeed. Education BFA, Film & Video, School of Visual Arts New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 - 2006 Deans List 3.8 GPA Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 - 2002 Shelton High School Shelton, CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997 - 2001 Work Experience Editor Georgetown Editing Studios, Weston CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 - Present Edited multiple segments, specials, and shows for national television programs including two seasons of the Emmy nominated Lidia's Italy. In addition to offline editing, duties included color correction and mastering, conforming to strict PBS specifications. Regular maintenance of five Avid Media Composers and a central storage were added duties. Avid System Administrations Assistant School of Visual Arts, New York NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 - 2005 Constant upkeep of fifteen Avid Media Composer Adrenaline stations. Running updates, backing up projects and general housekeeping for hundreds of students. Communicated with Avid Support to troubleshoot and repair both software and hardware issues. Gained extensive experience using patch bays and mixers with DigiBeta, Beta SP, DVCam, HDV and DAT capabilities. Capturing using test patterns on Waveform and Vectorscope monitors. Routinely opening and closing of the lab added important responsibility. SVA Production Office School of Visual Arts, New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 - 2005 Extensively inspecting and maintaining high end film, video, and sound equipment for hundreds of students to check out for shooting. Packing and unpacking a variety of production gear including Super 16mm, DVCam, HDV, and 24P cameras and support. Gained valuable front desk experience assisting teachers and students with production questions. Avid Instructor Independent Private Tutor, New York, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004 - 2005 In depth instruction on the application. Developed strong communication skills necessary to teach others complicated, technical subject matter. Assistant Editing Intern American View Productions, Bridgeport, CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001 - 2002 Capturing material at Emmy Award winning company and preparing media for the editor. After Effects work used in commercial production. Learned to properly duplicate tapes with bars and tone at correct timecode. Labeling tapes, conducting documentary research, and performing administrative duties. Partial Credit List Lidia's Italy Editor, PBS 52 Episodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Nominated Daytime Emmy Award Winner 2009 James Beard Award for Best Television Show, National and Local Two Angry Moms Associate Editor, Feature Length Documentary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 Featured on Rachael Ray & GMA Official selection Connecticut Film Festival Smithsonian Institute Editor, National Design Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Cultivating Life Segment Editor, PBS 26 Episodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 Real Magic Editor, Color HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006 Nominated Dusty Award Pressure Point Editor, Color 35mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 SVA Alumni Scholarship Born Guilty Writer, Producer, Editor, Color S-16mm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005 Official selection Max Ophuels Price Saarbrucken National Board of Review Award |
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