Daniel Bird
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Diverse experience in video editing, video production and digital media, strong leadership and relationship building skills. Very detailed oriented, excellent at juggling multiple tasks, working under pressure and tight deadlines. Broad video post production and digital media experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Production Technical Specialist
3play Media
Minneapolis, MN
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversight of video production application technologies essential to the delivery of recorded media accessibility services used for the creation of transcripts, audio descriptions, captions, subtitles, and audio/video deliverables.
- Managed processes related to video production upload and downloads, as well as file movement through secure workflows.
- Partnered with production staff to analyze existing technical workflows to identify areas for improvement.
- Identified and resolved technical issues that may arose during the production process.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure production software and technical infrastructure supporting recorded workflows are appropriately maintained and developed.
- Acted as a resource to internal teams to provide technical support to customers throughout sales and production cycles.
- Reviewed customer technical specifications to ensure deliverables for caption, subtitle, video, and audio files meet compliance.
- Created technical deliverables as needed including but not limited to videos with embedded closed captions, open subtitles, and descriptions.
- Provided direct support to end-users on production applications used to produce, manage, and deliver recorded production services.
- Maintained documentation of technical workflows, troubleshooting steps and improvements implemented.
Freelance Blu-Ray-DVD Author
Allied Vaughn
Edina, MN
05.2018 - Current
- Authored and encoded Blu-Ray/DVD projects using Scenarist authoring /encoding software
- Performed Quality control and mastering of Blu-Ray/DVD projects ensuring the highest quality standards
- Created DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Digital audio streams as per project requirements
- Edited broadcast video masters for Blu-Ray / DVD projects as needed.
Video Editor/Blu-Ray - DVD Producer/New Media Specialist
Double Agent Digital
New York, NY/New Brighton, MN
07.2015 - Current
- Authored, encoded and mastered Blu-Ray/DVD projects using Scenarist authoring / encoding software
- Edited promotional clips, special features and trailers using Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro
- Created special feature/promo graphics using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
- Encoded promo clips and trailers for online and phone applications
- Designed Double Agent Digital production studio and co-designed website
- Quality control and mastering of Blu-Ray/DVD projects to ensure the highest quality standards
- Creation of DTS-HD and Dolby Digital audio streams as per project requirements
- Work directly with clients concerning project details and scheduling
- Creation of project documentation using Microsoft Word.
Video Editor / Blu-Ray-DVD Producer / New Media Specialist
eOne Entertainment
New York, NY
05.2009 - 06.2015
- Designed, budgeted and implemented eOne video production studio and workstations
- Authored, encoded and mastered Blu-Ray/DVD projects using Scenarist authoring software
- Created special feature/promo graphics using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
- Videographer/Technical Consultant for eOne promo shoots, interviews and audio commentaries
- Edited film trailers, interviews and special features using Final Cut Pro
- Created DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby Digital audio streams
- Quality Control of all projects to ensure the highest standards
- Worked directly with clients concerning project issues
- Generation of project documentation using Microsoft Word.
Video Editor / DVD Producer
USA Studios
New York, NY
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Authored and encoded of Blu-Ray/DVD projects
- Created Blu-Ray/DVD menus using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
- Encoded HD video content for multimedia and online platforms
- Edited video for broadcast using Final Cut Pro and Avid editing systems
- Created captioned broadcast masters using CPC Captionmaker.
DVD Producer / Compressionist / Video Editor
Broadness
New York, NY
02.2003 - 07.2008
- Authored and video encoded DVD projects using Sonic Solutions DVD Creator
- Edited bonus features using Final Cut Pro
- Created of still/motion DVD menus using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
- Mixed and edited audio for 5.1 surround/commentary tracks
- Created of DVD-ROM web links using Adobe Go-Live
- Educated clients and graphic designers regarding all aspects of DVD production.
DVD Producer
Cinemagnetics
Armonk, NY
05.1999 - 01.2003
- Designed, budgeted and implemented Cinemagnetics DVD production studio
- Authoring and video encoding of DVD projects using Sonic Solutions DVD Creator
- Creation of still/motion DVD menus using Adobe Photoshop, After-Effects and Media 100 editing system
- Audio mixing/editing for 5.1 surround/commentary tracks
- Creation of eDVD titles, web links and DVD-ROM content
- Education of clients and graphic designers regarding all aspects of DVD production.
DVD Producer/Compressionist/Video Editor
International Digital Centre
New York, NY
10.1998 - 04.1999
- DVD Authoring/Encoding using Sonic Solutions DVD Creator System
- MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoding for CD-ROM and video server applications
- Video editing and encoding using Adobe Premiere.
Video Editor / Compressionist
Vaughn Communications
Edina, MN
11.1998 - 05.1999
- Online linear editing from all tape formats using Sony BVE 910 edit controller
- Creation of graphics, logos and special effects using Amiga Video Toaster
- MPEG-1/MPEG-2 encoding for CD-ROM and video server applications
- Video captures for print design.
Education
Class Completion Certification - DVD/Blu Ray Programming And Mastering
Sonic Solutions Training Center
Novato, CA08.2001
Class Certificate in Video Editing / Digital Media - Video Editing
Sony Video Institute
Los Angeles, CA04.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.1987
Skills
- Premiere Pro / Final Cut Pro Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Photoshop / After-Effects
- EZ titles Subtitle Creation
- Closed Caption Embedding
- Scenarist BD / DVD Authoring and encoding
- Videography
- Audio Production / Sound Mixing
- Self Motivated / Team Player
- Strong Communication Skills
- Excellent Multitasking Skills
- Project Management / Mac & PC literate
Accomplishments
- Formed Double Agent Digital Company.
- Authored, encoded and mastered high profile Blu-Ray / DVD projects for clients such as CBS Television and Sony Home Pictures and Cohen Media Group.
- Nominated for eOne Entertainment 2014 USA Employee of the Year.
- Presented with Distinguished Volunteerism award by Minnesota Community Corrections Association for producing, shooting and editing three public service announcements.
- Musician with music group "The Symptoms" - Twin Cities best unsigned band contest semi-finalist.
Timeline
Video Production Technical Specialist
3play Media
07.2022 - 09.2023
Freelance Blu-Ray-DVD Author
Allied Vaughn
05.2018 - Current
Video Editor/Blu-Ray - DVD Producer/New Media Specialist
Double Agent Digital
07.2015 - Current
Video Editor / Blu-Ray-DVD Producer / New Media Specialist
eOne Entertainment
05.2009 - 06.2015
Video Editor / DVD Producer
USA Studios
08.2008 - 04.2009
DVD Producer / Compressionist / Video Editor
Broadness
02.2003 - 07.2008
DVD Producer
Cinemagnetics
05.1999 - 01.2003
Video Editor / Compressionist
Vaughn Communications
11.1998 - 05.1999
DVD Producer/Compressionist/Video Editor
International Digital Centre
10.1998 - 04.1999
Class Completion Certification - DVD/Blu Ray Programming And Mastering
Sonic Solutions Training Center
Class Certificate in Video Editing / Digital Media - Video Editing
Sony Video Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television
Minnesota State University - Moorhead