Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Writing and playing music
Awards
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Judson Mantz

Bellefonte,PA

Summary

Talented multimedia professional with more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience in film, television and video production. Multimedia manager, film and TV editor contributing to creative vision, messaging strategies and execution of multimedia assets. Manages multiple projects and deadlines. Tactful and diplomatic while building and developing creative and technical teams. Strong communication skills to collaborate with senior leaders and external partners.

Overview

71
71
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Video Editor

Self-employeed
Bellefonte, PA
01.2001 - Current
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
  • Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
  • Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
  • Developed best practice content editing techniques to enhance content performance across social platforms and extend content across traditional platforms.

EVS Operator

ESPN
Bellefonte, PA
01.2007 - 09.2021

Operate a EVS machine for slo-motion replay for live sporting events

Pre-production needs for a live event as needed

Technician, Television Studios

Penn State
State College, PA
02.1987 - 05.2021
  • Operate under the supervision of a producer/director and/or client to realize the creative vision of the project
  • Operate television studio, audio studio, editing and control room video and audio equipment for in studio and at remote (multiple camera) locations
  • Set up, load, adjust and operate in master control studio, equipment such as television monitors, audio meters, router and patch panel, vectorscopes, digital audio equipment, CD/DVD devices, DAT machines, automated programming and/or continuity devices, character generators, video switcher, audio consoles, graphic devices, edit controller, video and audio editing systems, lighting consoles, microphones, audio effects processors, video still store and digital video effects devices in an aesthetic manner to create and audio and visual continuity during television and audio productions
  • Edit video and audio materials
  • Direct and oversee edit and graphic sessions


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Letters, Arts And Sciences

Penn State University
State College, PA
08.2006

Skills

  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management

Writing and playing music

I have been a singer/songwriter for more than 35 years. I have self produced four studio projects with other musicians and one solo project. I love video and audio production and continually try to improve my techniques as technology improves.

Awards

I have earned an Aurora Award for graphic design

I have earned a Mid-Atlantic Emmy for feature editing

I have earned three Telly Awards for producing and directing

Timeline

EVS Operator

ESPN
01.2007 - 09.2021

Freelance Video Editor

Self-employeed
01.2001 - Current

Technician, Television Studios

Penn State
02.1987 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Letters, Arts And Sciences

Penn State University
Judson Mantz