Michael McVehil
Shelton,CT
Summary
Experienced professional in the entertainment industry with a proven track record of producing high-quality content across multiple platforms. Recognized for successfully driving projects from concept to completion, fostering seamless team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Highly skilled in project coordination and adept at finding creative solutions. With over 10 years of experience as an Editor and more than 20 years in the industry, brings meticulousness and a strong work ethic to every project. Seeking a position to leverage expertise and workflows to contribute to new projects, while also expanding experience in a new role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Producer Editor – Premiere Pro
A+E Television Networks
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Edit and format movies and shows for broadcast and global distribution. Cutting for time, segmenting and addressing any S&P issues that are present.
- Creating enhanced versions of shows and original movie presentations: taking EPK and source show/movie footage to create engaging packages that give the viewer a behind the scene look, using stock music, color correction and color grading to set the tone.
- Oversaw selection of music and sound effects, enhancing emotional impact of productions.
- Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and viewership.
- Global distribution edits: taking assets and formatting them to one standard for distribution across all platforms. Including all audio stems, mixes, graphics and any required video for all countries and regions.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
- Coordinated with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues swiftly.
Video Editor - Avid Media Composer
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2023
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Edit and format movies and shows for broadcast and global distribution. Cutting for time, segmenting and addressing any S&P issues that are present.
- Edit Best of Programming: Creating new opens, applying new graphics, and creating new mixes. Show Examples: American Pickers Best Of, Pawns Stars Best Of, Live PD Rewind, Barrett Jackson Revved Up.
- Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product.
- Edit and format movies and shows for broadcast and global distribution. Cutting for time, segmenting and addressing any S&P issues that are present.
- Creating enhanced versions of shows and original movie presentations: taking EPK and source show/movie footage to create engaging packages that give the viewer a behind the scene look, using stock music, color correction and color grading to set the tone.
- Oversaw selection of music and sound effects, enhancing emotional impact of productions.
- Tailored content to target demographics, increasing engagement and viewership.
- Global distribution edits: taking assets and formatting them to one standard for distribution across all platforms. Including all audio stems, mixes, graphics and any required video for all countries and regions.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication channels among team members during projects.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Continuously improved workflow efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in production processes and implementing solutions.
- Coordinated with technical teams to troubleshoot and resolve production issues swiftly.
Freelance Sports Camera Operator
ITYS Productions
10.2003 - 05.2019
- Camera operator for Bridgeport Soundtigers Hockey and Fairfield University Basketball
- Camera positions include Center Ice/Court, Hero/Goal, and Roving Hand-Held Camera
- Supported multi-camera setups by effectively communicating with other operators to achieve desired coverage during live events or studio recordings.
- Worked with directors to capture desired shots.
Remote Studio Operator – Part Time/Overtime
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
06.2003 - 03.2019
- Set up lighting and backdrops, operate remote camera and monitor and adjust microphone levels in a live environment
- Clients: ESPN, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News/Business
Assistant Editor - Avid Media Composer
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Formally Ascent Media
- Ingested tape-based assets into Avid Media Composer
- Converted assets for broadcast edits using a Blackmagic Teranex
- Typed credits and lower 3rds to update graphics on aging programming
- Routing sources for direct ingest of live events
- Output programs to Panasonic DVC Pro HD and Sony HDCAM tape
- Formally Ascent Media
Online Assistant Editor
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
06.2003 - 07.2008
- Assisted in setting up a Sony 9100 based Edit room
- Typed credits and lower 3rds to update graphics on aging programming
- Organized and loaded tape-based sources for edit
- Duplicated masters for back-up and screening purposes
Chyron Operator
WPGH Fox 53 Sinclair Broadcast Group
02.2003 - 06.2003
- Live Chryon operator for the 10pm news
- Created over the shoulder and full screen and lower third graphics for use in all news casts and weekly sports reports
Production Tech
WTRF TV-7 West Virginia Media Holdings
10.2000 - 02.2003
- Created over the shoulder and full screen and lower third graphics for use in all news casts and weekly sports reports
- Rotating positions: Operate studio camera, operate teleprompter, and floor director for news casts and weekly sports reports
- Live Chryon operator for live and pre-taped sports events
- Tape to Tape editing on Panasonic DVC Pro SD
Education
Associate of Arts - Video Production
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01.2000
Skills
- Avid Media Composer
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Boris Red Effects
- Sapphire FX
- Pro Tools
- Nugen Audio
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Media 100
- Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Office 365
Timeline
Freelance Producer Editor – Premiere Pro
A+E Television Networks
08.2023 - 02.2025
Video Editor - Avid Media Composer
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
01.2012 - 07.2023
Assistant Editor - Avid Media Composer
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
07.2008 - 12.2011
Freelance Sports Camera Operator
ITYS Productions
10.2003 - 05.2019
Remote Studio Operator – Part Time/Overtime
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
06.2003 - 03.2019
Online Assistant Editor
Encompass Digital Media Inc.
06.2003 - 07.2008
Chyron Operator
WPGH Fox 53 Sinclair Broadcast Group
02.2003 - 06.2003
Production Tech
WTRF TV-7 West Virginia Media Holdings
10.2000 - 02.2003
Associate of Arts - Video Production
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
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