ABOUT ME
I'm a media professional with nearly twenty years experience. I am always learning and
growing in my field; producing media of all types quickly and efficiently while maintaining a superior quality.
PRODUCER/EDITOR: EYE OPENER TV 2012–PRESENT
I was responsible for creating daily content on a nationally-syndicated morning news program where I had to decide which stories to cover, research & write the segment, schedule any shoots with clients/other photographers/and hosts, edit the segments and create any graphics required. Worked with clients such as Marvel, General Mills, Dole, Disney & more. Also responsible for film criticism for the program. FREELANCE 1998-PRESENT
Provided services as a writer/director/producer/editor/videographer/director of photography/vfx artist/graphic designer/DVD author on feature & short films, commercials, television shows, web videos, music videos and industrials. Worked with Sony, The UFC, Time Warner, Universal Music Group, VH1, SyFy, and more. MEDIA PRODUCTION SPECIALIST: SALLY BEAUTY COMPANY 2008-2012 Produced, wrote, directed, edited and created VFX, GFX and more for “Sally Today,” a training show sent to over 3,000 stores, monthly. I scheduled the shoots, did all breakdowns, hired cast & crew, worked with agents, managers, and personnel across multiple departments in-house, to gather stories, images and create the show. I also created a new form of advertising for the company, utilizing internet video to bring more traffic into the stores. In addition, I was also responsible for the creation of several additional video programs for training, marketing and promotional uses. EDITOR/WRITER/VFX ARTIST: THE ASYLUM 2007-2008
Lead editor on three feature films with two assistant editors responsible for coordinating transfer of visual effects plates and elements between our in-house post-production and the visual effects companies. Online Editor for two feature films, writer on three features. EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2005
Cinema/Television: Critical Studies
SKILLS
Final Cut Pro (v2-X), Motion, Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Nuke, Cinema 4D, DSLRs, Blackmagic, RED Cameras, Drawing (Pencil/Pen/Charcoal), Painting (Watercolor/ Acrylics), Can Read/Write Music, Plays Saxophone
315 Fagg Dr., Lewisville, TX 75057 469-***-**** www.youtube.com/mediaartsandtalent MATTHEW ALSON THORNBURY