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Candidate Details: Chris Nelson Resume
| Name | Chris Nelson |
|---|---|
| cnelson72@austin.rr.com | |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 512 496-6778 |
| Categories | News/Reporting, Production |
| Resume Text |
Chris Nelson 6718 Silvermine Dr. #703 Austin, Texas 78736 (512) 496-6778 cnelson72@austin.rr.com SUMMARY Twenty years of professional television experience, most recently as a photographer for KXAN in Austin Texas, much of that as Avid editor and sound technician for Cable News Network in Atlanta, Georgia. My primary experience is for live television broadcasts, in the field, with immediate deadlines. Now I would like to apply my experience and expand my skill set in a more creative, production oriented environment. WORK HISTORY KXAN-TV Channel 36 Austin, Texas News Photographer/Editor June 1999-Present Responsible for shooting and editing news material (packages, sound bites, and voice-overs) for KXAN’s NPPA/AP award winning news programs. Assignments are shot and edited on Sony XD format and edited on Avid Newscutter Adrenaline. Other responsibilities include microwave live shot set up, sports and promotional photography. Cable News Network Atlanta, Georgia Editor/Sound Technician September1989-June 1999 Responsible for editing all news material on Beta format and Avid Newscutter (packages, sound bites, and voice-overs) for CNN’s continuous live news broadcasts and feature programs. Often coordinate editing assignments with CNN bureaus and satellite feeds department and oversee quality of material to be edited. Responsible for gathering all sound material from the field for live broadcast and taped programs for CNN and Turner Broadcasting. Work with photographer in lighting and live shot set up, also responsible for editing and feeding taped material from the field. Hit Video USA, KO5HU Houston, Texas Assistant Director April 1987-May 1989 Responsible for master control operation, tape editing, studio lighting, camera operation, floor directing, and audio. FPC Productions (First Presbyterian Church) Houston, Texas Freelance February 1985-March 1987 Worked as camera operator, sound technician, and editor for various productions in the field. Also worked as technical director, audio tech, and camera operator for in-studio productions, including the regular worship service, which aired weekly on KUHT 39 and KTHT 67 in Houston. Cable News Network Atlanta, Georgia Intern June 1989-August 1989 Worked as production assistant, studio camera operator, and postproduction audio tech for a credit course at the University of Houston. EDUCATION University of Houston Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television May 1989 Deer Park High School Graduate, general academic May 1984 EQUIPMENT CAPABILITIES and REFERENCES Studio Equipment: Sony XD Camera Avid Adrenaline Final Cut Pro 6 DVD Studio Sony BVW 60, 65,70, 75 Video Recorders Avid Newscutter Avid Media Composer 1000 ver 6.5 Grass Valley VPE 141 Production Editor Sony DVR 10 D-2 format Video Recorder Abekas Solo Production Editor Field Equipment: Sony XD PDW 510 Video Camera Panasonic AG HVX 200 P2 Video Camera Panasonic AJ-700 Video Camera Panasonic DVO Pro Laptop Video Editor Panasonic DVX 100a Video Camera Sony BVW 400, 7A Video Cameras Shure FP 33, 32A Audio Mixer Lectrosonics 190, 185 Wireless Systems Sennheiser MKH 60 Mics Sony 75/55 Mics Sony BVW 35 Video Recorder Omni, Sactler, Kobald, Colortran, and HMI Lighting Systems References: On Request |
| Posted | 2008-08-21 23:42:25 |
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