Kate Sheldon |
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Skill Sets |
Non-Linear Video Editing, Still and Motion Graphics, Compositing, DVD Authoring, Video Compression, Basic 3D Modeling and Texturing |
Software Proficiency |
Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Premiere, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sorenson Squeeze, Autodesk Maya |
Related Experience |
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May 2008 - Nov 2009 |
Editor- Sparkworks Media, Seattle, WAPer-Project Employment, May 2009 - Nov 2009 Regular Employment, May 2008 - Feb 2009 |
Edited marketing, corporate communication, training, and fund raising videos |
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Worked with two other editors and the programmer on particular large-scope and tight deadline assignments, problem-solving to keep projects on track |
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Designed logo builds, lower thirds, and titles, as well as created DVD labels |
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Authored DVDs with static and motion menus, compressed videos for YouTube, and submitted Windows Media Video by FTP, according to client needs |
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Logged and organized digital assets using descriptive filenames |
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Maintained organization of back-ups as each project was completed |
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Captured standard and high definition footage from P2 cards and DV tapes |
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Sept 2007 - Present |
Independent Projects- Charlottesville, VA and Seattle, WA |
Took on occasional collaborative and volunteer projects, including: |
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Edited three minute television pilot trailer in and used rotoscope tools in After Effects to remove wires, add muzzle flash, and composite multiple takes |
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Drew four scenes of characters doing lifestyle activities with Adobe Illustrator for inclusion in a Flash website |
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Animated 3D product demonstration video with motion graphic overlays for web and press release distribution |
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2006 |
3D Animation Tutor- School of Art and Art History, James Madison University |
Available on weekly tutoring nights in the animation lab to assist other students and troubleshoot software issues |
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Offered constructive criticism to help students locate and address weak points |
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Listened to student problems and explained solutions in clear language |
Additional Experience |
May 2008 - Sept 2008 |
Education Assistant (Seasonal Position) - Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA |
Jan 2007 - May 2007 |
Education Intern - Madison Art Collection, James Madison University |
Education |
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Aug 2003 - May 2007 |
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VABachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude Double Major in Digital Video Post-Production & General Fine Arts |
College of Visual and Performing Arts Flag-Bearer for Graduation |
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Overall Academic Excellence Award in the School of Media Arts & Design |
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2004 Arts Committee Volunteer of the Semester |