Ryan Allen

Available

I am a highly motivated individual seeking a position where I can utilize my production and post-production skills, experience, and education to create quality media.

GuerillaFX
New York, NY
July 2008 – Feb. 2009
Assistant Editor
• Created, designed and edited reels, montages and trailers using Final Cut Pro.
• Managed the posting of files to the FTP and company website for client approval.
• Selected and cut music to fit and sync with video.
• Accountable for all technical problems and troubleshooting within the office.
• Constructed DVD’s complete with a menu, label and content using DVD Studio Pro and Photoshop.

Seize The Moment Video
East Brunswick, NJ
May 2009 – July 2009
Editor
• Edited audio and video for multi-cam dance shows, with chapter markers, using Final Cut Pro.
• Produced and edited a 4-minute highlight montage for the beginning of each show, cut to music.
• Designed, and built entire DVD, including the main menu, chapter selection with video previews and background music.
• Liable for all design decisions, technical troubleshooting and deadlines.

MTV
New York, NY
April 2009
Production Assistant
• Assisted in setting up lighting and camera equipment.
• Responsible for getting background release forms signed.
• Arranged and provided crew transportation and meals.
• Administered interference for talent.

WTIU-TV
Bloomington, IN
September 2006 - May 2007
Production Assistant
• Operated digital studio cameras for the shows The Weekly Special and The Friday Zone.
• Worked as camera grip for Indiana University football and basketball game broadcasts.
• Set up lighting for various programs and events, and worked on set construction for The Friday Zone.
• Developed skills on a digital switcher and a Chyron Character Generator.

Computers
• Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Sorenson Squeeze, QuickTime, Snapz Pro X, Final Draft.

Studio Equipment
• Studio Cameras, HDV and DV Cameras, Jib, Digital Switcher, Audio Board, VTR, Character Generator, Teleprompter, Studio and Field Lighting Equipment, Lavaliere, Wireless and Boom microphones

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
May 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Telecommunications

MacBok Pro with full Final Cut Studio setup.

I am a passionate story teller that has an excellent sense for timing and a great eye for small details. I also have a great ear for music with extensive tastes that cover a broad range of genres.

New York
New Jersey
Illinois

Basic Driving (PLG)