Mike Kittle

Athens, AL 35611

256.426.5572
mike@mikekittle.com

Objective:
Seeking a position utilizing my knowledge and experience in video production and offering new challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

Career Skills:
Directing (single and multiple camera)
Computer Animation / Special Effects
Editing (nonlinear and linear)
Writing
Camera Operation
Lighting
Audio Production
Scout Locations
Audition Talent
Evaluate Equipment / Software

Software Skills:
Adobe After Effects
Newtek Lightwave 3D
Adobe Premiere
Media 100 iFinish
Adobe Encore DVD
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Macromedia Dreamweaver

Hardware Experience:
Media 100 Nonlinear Workstation
Panasonic Postbox Nonlinear Workstation
Panasonic 565 Digital Video Camera
JVC GY-DV500 Digital Video Camera
Sony VX2000 Digital Video Camera
Newtek Video Toaster 2
DVD, Mini DV, ¾”, Beta SP
Lowel lighting

Work Experience:

WTZT-TV
Video Producer / Director
Athens, AL
April 2002 - Present
-Direct and switch live 1½ hour morning show 5 days a week/operate 3 remote control cameras
-Write, shoot and edit 15 – 25 commercials per month
-Shoot and assemble broadcast programs from 15 minutes to 2 hours in length
-Create graphics (full page, opens, lower thirds) for station shows
-Supervise scheduling of automated program switching software

Digital Quill
Owner / Video Producer
Rockford, IL - Madison, AL
November 2000 – June 2003
-Perform all phases of video production
-Evaluate and purchase equipment
-Model and animate computer animation
-Create DVDs

Comtech Corporation
Video Producer
Rockford, IL
May 1995 – November 2000
-From concept development to final edit, performed all phases of video production
-Depending on the production, fulfilled all production duties or worked with a team
-Executed multiple projects simultaneously
-Worked directly with clients for concept development

K’s Merchandise
Sales Manager
Rockford, IL
September 1993 – February 1995
-Responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of retail showroom with annual sales of over $15 million
-Managed staff of 100

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Communications (Radio, Television, Film)
Northern Illinois University Media Production Awards
-Winner: Best Director
-Nominated: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Graphic Card, Best Product Display, and Best Actor

References/DVD/Videotape available upon request

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