Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites
References
Work Availability
Software
Work Preference
Timeline
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Matthew Thornbury

Matthew Thornbury

Flower Mound,TX

Summary

Seasoned Senior Video Editor and Media Production Specialist with a proven track record in enhancing video content and overseeing quality control. Expert in all stages of production and adept at client communication, I significantly contributed to increased viewer engagement across multiple platforms. Skilled in motion graphics design and multiple industry-standard programs, my leadership and creativity have driven team success and innovation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor/VFX Artist/Graphic Designer

MTO Productions
Los Angeles, CA
07.2007 - 01.2008
  • Created graphics for broadcast and pay-per-view television for the UFC, Lays, Tanamura and more.

Editor/Writer/VFX Artist

The Asylum
Los Angeles, CA
06.2007 - 01.2008
  • Edited several feature films for worldwide distribution in theaters, stores, cable, and online outlets.
  • Supervised a team of assistant editors.
  • Coordinated transfer of visual effects plates and elements between our in-house post-production and the visual effects companies.
  • Completed the online editing sessions for the feature films
  • Wrote feature screenplays

Senior Video Editor

Pillar 4 Media
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw video content editing including in-depth product reviews, 'how-tos' and promotional content featured on the Pillar4 website, YouTube channel, and social media channels (Tik Tok, Instagram, etc.)
  • Responsible for quality control of a team of several other editors and created editing and graphics packages, workflows, and templates for them

Video Specialist

City of Lewisville
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for producing and airing programming on the City of Lewisville cable channel and online outlets including program development and production
  • Also responsible for acquiring programming from outside sources for on-air presentation and home viewing
  • Assists departments with script development and production scheduling

Producer/Editor

Eye Opener TV
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • 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

VFX Artist/Web Designer

Latimundo
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 11.2012
  • Prepared digital storyboards outlining creative progression of projects.
  • Composited computer-generated animation using Adobe After Effects.
  • Advanced designs from concept toward implementation by creating mock-ups for review.
  • Re-designed the Latimundo website.

Media Production Specialist

Sally Beauty Company
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • 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

SpeedReels
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 09.2007
  • Edited actors' demo reels.
  • Created and updated hundreds of web pages.
  • Designed and burned DVDs for all of the largest talent agencies.

Media Manager

Pali Media
Running Springs, CA
06.2005 - 12.2006
  • Interviewed, hired, scheduled and managed staff in media department while responsible for producing 2 hours of content for DVD each week.
  • Designed DVD menus and interface, authored DVDs each week and created videos for web and DVD use, photography for web, print and video use.
  • Acted as liaison between staff and company owner.

Education

University of Southern California - Cinema/Television: Critical Studies

University of Southern California
01.2005

Skills

  • Adobe creative suite
  • Video production
  • Post-production expertise
  • Motion graphics design
  • Quality control standards
  • Client communication
  • Feedback receptiveness
  • Social media content

Accomplishments

  • 2022 DAVEY GOLD: EDITING
  • 2022 DAVEY SILVER: GENERAL DOCUMENTARY
  • 2022 TELLY AWARDS SILVER
  • 2022 TELLY AWARDS BRONZE
  • 2022 TELLY AWARDS BRONZE
  • 2020 TELLY AWARDS SILVER
  • 2020 TELLY AWARDS BRONZE
  • 2016 LONESTAR EMMY

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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evening
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Software

Adobe Creative Cloud

Davinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Nuke

Motion

Logic

Compressor

Notion

Slack

Cinema 4D

Microsoft Office

Procreate

Cablecast

CapCut

Final Draft

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leave

Timeline

Senior Video Editor

Pillar 4 Media
01.2021 - Current

Video Specialist

City of Lewisville
01.2018 - 01.2021

VFX Artist/Web Designer

Latimundo
07.2012 - 11.2012

Producer/Editor

Eye Opener TV
01.2012 - 01.2018

Media Production Specialist

Sally Beauty Company
01.2008 - 01.2012

Editor/VFX Artist/Graphic Designer

MTO Productions
07.2007 - 01.2008

Editor/Writer/VFX Artist

The Asylum
06.2007 - 01.2008

Editor

SpeedReels
01.2007 - 09.2007

Media Manager

Pali Media
06.2005 - 12.2006

University of Southern California - Cinema/Television: Critical Studies

University of Southern California

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