Kate Sheldon

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

May 2008 - Nov 2009

Editor

- Sparkworks Media, Seattle, WA
Per-Project Employment, May 2009 - Nov 2009
Regular Employment, May 2008 - Feb 2009

Edited marketing, corporate communication, training, and fund raising videos

Worked with two other editors and the programmer on particular large-scope and tight deadline assignments, problem-solving to keep projects on track

Designed logo builds, lower thirds, and titles, as well as created DVD labels

Authored DVDs with static and motion menus, compressed videos for YouTube, and submitted Windows Media Video by FTP, according to client needs

Logged and organized digital assets using descriptive filenames

Maintained organization of back-ups as each project was completed

Captured standard and high definition footage from P2 cards and DV tapes

Sept 2007 - Present

Independent Projects

- Charlottesville, VA and Seattle, WA

Took on occasional collaborative and volunteer projects, including:

Edited three minute television pilot trailer in and used rotoscope tools in After Effects to remove wires, add muzzle flash, and composite multiple takes

Drew four scenes of characters doing lifestyle activities with Adobe Illustrator for inclusion in a Flash website

Animated 3D product demonstration video with motion graphic overlays for web and press release distribution

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

Offered constructive criticism to help students locate and address weak points

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

Aug 2003 - May 2007

James Madison University

, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor 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

Overall Academic Excellence Award in the School of Media Arts & Design

2004 Arts Committee Volunteer of the Semester