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Matthew Coles
     962 Oakmont Ln Provo, UT 84604   (801) 834-5678      
Email: coleyas@gmail.com

IMDb Credentials:http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3487099/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-coles-69618960

 

 

 

 

Well versed in video editing and production with 8+ years experience in working with sports, feature films, and corporate productions. Highly creative with a good sense of timing and rhythm. Adept at implementing innovative video editing practices and procedures to improve efficiency. 

Work

Experience
 

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS-VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Brigham Young University

June 2014 - Present

 

Filming, performing interviews and editing game recaps of all home athletic events. Create and build game day content (intro videos, highlights, etc.) Creating motion graphics to enhance the production value of web-based videos. Manage with supervisor in conceptualizing, brainstorming ideas; story boarding, scripting, shooting and editing videos for internal athletic uses.



 

VIDEO PRODUCTION EDITOR
BASE CAMP OPS

APR 2011 - OCT 2012



Formulated video footage, 3-4 projects at a time, for various sources. Recorded, captured, labeled, and organized video/audio footage. Participated with the Editing team to design promotional, educational and testimonial videos. Collaborated with Lawyers for disclaimer issues.

 

 

ASSISTANT EDITOR (Feature: “PALADIN Dawn of the Dragonslayer” Dir. Ann Black)

NOV 2010 - DEC 2010



Organized and labeled 20-30 dailies that correspond to the scene they depicted. Discussed and worked with the Director to annotate the video footage on which take was best. Sent video footage to main editor.

 

 

 

VIDEO EDITOR
VUKII WIRELESS WATERSPORTS

DEC 2010



Designed Promotional Video. Organized and Labeled video footage. Discussed with Producer and brainstormed presentation ideas for the product. 

 

 

EDITOR, CAMERA OPERATOR
SPORTZ FILMZ

OCT 2010 - NOV 2010



Assembled, Organized, Corrected, and Edited Football footage on Adobe Premier and Encore for DVD authoring and duplicated the finished DVD’s; finished 40-50 DVD’s a night. Confirmed with other camera operators that they recorded the right games. Captured and Recorded 2-3 minor league/high school football games a night.

 

 

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, CAMERA INTERN/2nd AC
INFOMERCIALS INC./DRAGON QUEST PRODUCTIONS

FEB 2010 - APR 2010

(Infomercial: “Rockwell BladeRunner”)/(Feature: “Age of the Dragons” Dir. Ryan Little) 

 

Collaborated with the 1st assistant director in maintaining order in the production. Ushered and directed 50-100 actors and production crew to when and where they needed to go. Be aware where everyone was in the production to notify the 1st AD if he needed him or her. Locked up the facility when camera was rolling.  

Assisting the 1st and 2nd AC in setting up 2-3 digital RED cameras and 3-5 monitors. Confirmed with team of all necessary supplies for the department. Worked with Director to set up camera shots.

Education
 

PACIFIC FILM AND NEW MEDIA ACADEMY

SEPT 2008 - MAY 2009



MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION CERTIFICATE – 3.8 GPA

Focus in Film Production



Skills

POST - PRODUCTION

CS6/CC Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, SpeedGrade, Final Cut Pro X

Basic Experience: Photoshop, Cinema 4D

 Excellent sense of timing, style, and structure.

 Knowledge of video & audio codecs and formats, QuickTime, wmv, mp4, wav, mp3, etc.

 

PRODUCTION

Sony XDCAM HD, SF700, FS7

5D and 7D Canon DSLR Cameras.  

General knowledge and experience with Lavalier/Boom microphones and Mixers.  

Experience with in studio lighting (tungsten lighting, etc.) 

 

GENERAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Mac and PC savvy. 

Organized, clean, good listener, and communicate effectively

Detail oriented and take directions well.

Learn new concepts quickly and solve problems. 

Positive attitude
 

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