Sound Designer
Resume:
Paul A. Rietz
Santa Clara, CA. 9051
Phone 408-***-****
E-mail: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To utilize a variety of relevant experience, skills, and knowledge as a contributing member to a film and video production and/or post-production team.
Film “Goodbye Brother” (in post-production) San Francisco, CA 3/11-Present
Sound Designer
Record and design sound effects for final mix.
Indigo Films San Rafael, CA 8/10- 12/10
POST-PRODUCTION
Assistant Editor
Series “I (Almost) Got Away with it” Season 2
Discovery I.D. Channel
Logged and captured camera footage into (Avid Media composer) computer system.
Dubbed captured footage to DVD for transcription.
Labeled and organized digital tapes for archiving.
Copied archival footage between various formats.
Operated Patch Bay using HD SDI, SDI, SC and Audio I/Os.
Captured screen shots and sample footage for export to JPEG and Quicktime formats.
Sub-clipped Voice Over audio for A-ROLL editing.
Edited A-ROLL segments for presentation.
Selected music for Editor utilization in Promos and Episodes.
Updated Public Domain records.
Created labels and inserts for Network deliverables.
Exported footage logs into Excel for documentation.
Worked closely with Post-production producer.
Familiar with Avid Capturing and Exporting tools.
Basic operational knowledge of HDCAM, DV CAM/DVC PRO/ BETA/ and HDV/ Decks.
PRODUCTION
Production Assistant
Series: “Cuff Me If You Can” Season 1
Discovery I.D. Channel
Attended shoot-planning meetings.
Assisted in Set-up and breakdown of camera and lighting equipment on location.
Provided practical support for actors and production team members.
Manage camera shot list. Slated scenes
Dolly grip and assistance for 2nd Unit Camera.
Assisted in lighting setup using flags, screens and C-stands.
Dolly assistance for 1st AC.
Ran errand support to Assistant Director.
Assisted Art department with tear-downs and props.
Acted as Stand-in for lighting.
Actor.
Handled equipment and transportation.
Provided craft services support.
INTERNSHIPS
VidSF.com San Francisco, CA 3/10-8/10
Videographer/Editor
Shot footage of bay area events and edited segments into short narratives for internet broadcast.
Worked closely with and provided support for Reporter/Producer during location shooting.
Researched public and private events for weekly reports
Transportation to and operation of camera equipment at various shooting locations.
Made Color corrections in grading and timing.
Sound recording and design for produced segment broadcasts.
Color corrected and input graphics and lower thirds into segments.
Julie Soller UCLA thesis documentary Westwood, CA 7/09-8/09
Post-Production Editorial Intern: Assistant Editor
Logged and captured footage. Transcribed scene footage
Editing: story assembly
Independent Media Santa Monica, CA
Production Assistant - Editorial Vault
Movie clips selection for promotional trailer assembly.
Production assistant for WALMART commercial shoot. 7/09-8/09
STUDIES Cinematography, Directing, Sound Recording/Design 2008-2010
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Redondo Community Theatre, Redondo Beach, CA 1/84 – 4/85
Chief Sound Technician
Hanging and patching microphones, running mixing board during live production.
Other positions: Chief Follow-Spot Operator, Set Designer, Set Painter and
Key stage lighting.
Pulse Advertising Media, San Jose, CA 3/97-6/98
Multimedia Producer
Implementing the Creative Director’s vision and production of storyboards, final
print and digital deliverables. Art Director for photo shoots. Digital Art production
for customer engagements, including: Motorola and Una Mas
OTHER
EMPLOYMENT
Dwips Interactive, self employed 2007-2008
Creative Consultant
Illustrated Chalkboard Aisle Displays for Trader Joe’s Inc.®
Original Set Design for: “Side By Side, A Journey Through Depression.”
Photographer/videographer, misc, Wetzel Productions
EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Cinema, Production/Screenwriting - SFSU 5/2010
AS – Interactive and Multimedia Technologies - Foothill College 3/2000
PERSONAL SKILLS
Audio/Video Software and Equipment Operation-Microphones, Film
Cameras and Camcorders, Recording equipment. Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter, Avid,
Protools, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Soft Image.
Cameras - Arriflex 16s, Elcair 16mm, Bolex 16mm, Sony HDR V1U,
Sony HDR FX7
Traditional Art Skills – Graphic Design, Drawing, Painting, Writing,
Storytelling and Visualization (Storyboarding) Conceptual Painting, Acting
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