Erik Bjella

About

I am a freelance videographer with a Panasonic HDX900 camera package. I am also a Steadicam Operator.

Bio

KWWL-TV, Waterloo, IA

Media Manager
Jan. 2007 ? Aug. 2007
? Oversaw all operations utilizing Avid technology
? Managed a team of 7 photographers and editors
? Maintained Avid Newscutters and servers
? Archived all newscasts according to system specifications
? Overall responsibility for troubleshooting Avid servers and editors
? Expert proficiency in Avid technology, both linear and non-linear

Photo Journalist & Editor
Feb. 2002 ? Aug. 2007
? Primary responsibility for gathering video and audio data for newscasts
? Worked both independently and with a reporter
? Edited all video and audio data for newscasts using Avid Newscutters and linear editor technology

Associate Producer
Aug. 2002 ? Feb. 2003
? Primary decision-making responsibility for video and audio content of prime-time newscasts
? Utilized technology in editing video and audio for newscasts
? Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting editing equipment

Technical Expertise

Languages & Software
? Avid Newscutter (expert proficiency)
? Adobe Premiere Pro (expert proficiency)
? Adobe Premiere Pro (expert proficiency)
? Adobe Photoshop (expert proficiency)
? Adobe Illustrator (expert proficiency)
? HTML (Dreamweaver)
? XML (Dreamweaver)
Operating Systems
? Windows (XP, 2000, NT)
? Macintosh OS-X

Licenses & Certifications
? Certified Avid Media Manager; involved extensive training and testing on Avid servers and supporting equipment by Avid Technology, Inc.
? Certified ENG/DSNG live truck operator.

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Aug. 1998 ? May 2001
? Electronic Media major

Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Aug. 1997 ? May 1998

Web Site: www.erikbjella.com

Location

Skills

    Photographers
    Videographers

Services

    Videographers
        DVD / CD / SVCD
        Post Production
        Television / Commercials