Resume

Eric Wise

(415) 572-1521 • San Francisco, CA • eric@splicevine.com

DEMO REEL: http://www.splicevine.com/reel.html

SUMMARY

An accomplished video editor with extensive knowledge of all aspects of video post-production. A multiple regional Emmy nominee able to create diverse television and film editing styles that include narrative, web, documentary, corporate, music video and experimental. A proven background in motion graphics creation, color-correction, music production and audio mixing for high-definition projects in a fast-paced demanding environment. All of this is achieved with a proficiency in video compression and a thorough knowledge of new and emerging digital delivery workflows.

Proficiency: Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Compressor, Photoshop, LiveType, Sorenson Squeeze, Ableton Live, Cyberduck, Sapphire Plug-Ins,  Twitch, Nodes, Toast, Microsoft Office, Gliffy, QuickTime Pro, Sound Machine RT, Media Mover, Zoho Suite.

Competency: Color, Mocha, Keylight, Mac Caption, Soundtrack Pro, Illustrator, Garage Band, Sonic DVD, Boris Continuum Complete, OmniGraffle
Familiarity: Cinema 4D, Flash, Trapcode Suite, Automatic Duck, File Maker Pro

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NBC3, San Jose, CA 2010 - Ongoing

Avid Editor, Promotions Producer

• Responsible for conceptualizing, producing, writing and editing creative services materials for promotion of on-air and digital media products.

• I was lauded for several promos I produced and edited that helped NBC3 to regain high ratings and even beat competing networks in the 11pm time slot.

TOTAL IMMERSION SOFTWARE, Alameda, CA 2009 - Ongoing
Final Cut Pro Editor
• Create promotional content for 3D virtualization software that is developed for government agencies.  This is achieved by editing supplied footage and creating custom motion graphics.
• Produce custom, original music using numerous layers of music loops - many modified beyond their initial sound - for TIS promo videos.

ELECTRONIC ARTS, Redwood City, CA 2009 - Ongoing
Final Cut Pro Editor
• Work with video game product managers to create promotional content for new game releases.  This is achieved by editing supplied footage and creating custom motion graphics.

SAFEWAY, INC., Pleasanton, CA 2009 - Ongoing
Avid Editor
• Edit content that is viewed by over 200,000 Safeway employees in the United States and Canada.  This is achieved by editing supplied footage and creating custom motion graphics.

RED WILLOW FILMS, San Jose, CA 2009
Final Cut Pro Editor
• Segment Editor for the nationally-airing environmental show Eco Company.

MACY’S, INC., San Francisco, CA 2007 - 2009
Senior Avid / Final Cut Pro Editor
• Edited nationally broadcast shows for clients such as Calvin Klein, Levis, Tommy Hilfiger and DKNY that trained over 140,000 Macy’s employees.
• Created a marketing video that commenced a partnership between Apple and Macy’s.
• Utilized graphics, effects and sound design in collaboration with senior graphic designer for well-received network branding campaign.
• Completed an intensive 40-hour course on video compression at the Digital Media Academy at Stanford University. This course considerably advanced my understanding of compression and how to better distribute content for broadcast, DVD, web and mobile delivery.
• Developed and implemented detailed technical documentation standards and naming conventions for editors, photographers and producers.


KBWB-TV, San Francisco, CA 1999 - 2008
Senior Avid / Final Cut Pro Editor

• Received regional Emmy nominations for editing Making the Cut: The Next Top Designers (reality TV show) and Your Green Life (nationally syndicated environmental show).
• Co-created and was the lead video editor of a daily entertainment newsbreak show that generated lucrative marketing campaigns and partnerships.
• Retooled and expanded this daily newsbreak into a half-hour national entertainment news magazine program.
• Worked with creative team in the editing and co-producing of hyper-local web content and commercials that resulted in increased sales.


WISE WORLD MEDIA, San Francisco, CA 2003 - 2007
Final Cut Pro Editor, Producer
• Produced and edited a weeklong national shoot in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, North Carolina and New York for The Biz World Foundation fundraiser video that was instrumental in growing the donor base.
• Directed, produced and edited a pioneering PSA contest for All Stars Helping Kids in partnership with the King Institute at Stanford and Yahoo!
• Co-wrote, co-produced, directed and edited fundraising video and DVD for The Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Program that launched a multi-year fundraising campaign.
• Directed, produced and edited a fundraising video and DVD for Edgewood Center for Children and Families that was the centerpiece of a $500,000 annual capital campaign.


WXIA (NBC Affiliate) Atlanta, GA 1998 – 1999
News Video Editor
WAGA (FOX Affiliate) Atlanta, GA 1997 – 1998
News Video Editor
WSB (ABC Affiliate) Atlanta, GA 1996 – 1997
News Video Editor

• Edited daily news in collaboration with reporters, photographers and producers in an accelerated and demanding environment.
• Created in-depth news specials that resulted in improved ratings.

EDUCATION

BS, Speech CommunicationsaaaaaaaaaThe University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Classroom Instruction: Video Compression • Web Video • Avid Media Composer • After Effects: I • After Effects II • Apple Motion • DVD Studio Pro • Photoshop for Video •Lighting • HTML I • HTML II • Dreamweaver I • Dreamweaver II • Aesthetics of Editing

Virtual Instruction: Final Cut Pro: Essential Editing • Final Cut Pro: Effects • Final Cut Pro: HD • Final Cut Pro: Troubleshooting and Optimization • After Effects: Essential Training • Compressor • DVD Studio Pro • OS X Leopard: Advanced • Apple Color

Blog RSS Subscriptions: The Editblog • FCP World • Studio Daily • Source/Record • SuiteTake • Hollyn-wood • Lifehacker • Digitalfilms

Podcast RSS Subscriptions: Creative Cow • The Edit Bay • That Post Show • The Rough Cut • Avid Tips and Techniques • Media Hacks • Best Ads on TV • Film Editing • Digital Production Buzz • MacBreak Weekly • This Week in Tech • Workflow Junkies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

San Francisco Final Cut Pro User Group