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Hi, my name is Nicole Soto and I have worked in the entertainment industry since graduating film school in 2004. Post production became my focus and I have been working in TV and feature mastering for the past 18 years. I have worked for many post production facilities in the Los Angeles area and major motion picture studios 20th Century Fox and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Recently I moved to care for family and am pursing remote positions in my industry. Thank you considering me for the role.
Sincerely,
Nicole Soto
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Work Experience
Post Operations Technician at Walt Disney Animation Studios
August 1, 2022 - PresentTranscode and conform all post needs for theatrical and Disney+ release of Walt Disney Animation Studios content. Duties include transcoding using multiple software editing systems, mastering IMF and DCP packages, editorial turnovers to sound department, and operating the internal Disney Theater. Includes quality control and extensive customer service for any events taking place in the theater.
Mastering Technician at Pixelogic
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022Transcode and conform 4K IMF/UHD/Dolby Vision and HD digital mastering and servicing assets for various domestic and international broadcast clients, online platforms, and the digital vault. Technical editorial includes assembly and sync of video, captions, audio, and foreign assets (subtitles and dub cards), logo replacement, and commercial blacks and textless spec compliance. Manage file spec demands and security watermarking for high security television. Validate assets in 5-point or Baton QC and maintain best practices and strict adherence to established digital workflows. Deliver video, audio, caption, and subtitle assets with complex XML metadata. Manage and trouble shoot demanding client schedules for quick turn-around broadcast deliveries. Clients include Disney, FOX, FX, FXX, National Geographic, NBC, ABC, CBS, and others.
Digital Media Technician at 20th Century Studios a Walt Disney Company
October 1, 2015 - March 1, 2021Transcode and conform 4K IMF/UHD/Dolby Vision and HD digital mastering and servicing assets for various domestic and international broadcast clients, online platforms, and the digital vault. Technical editorial includes assembly and sync of video, captions, audio, and foreign assets (subtitles and dub cards), logo replacement, and commercial blacks and textless spec compliance. Manage file spec demands and security watermarking for high security television. Validate assets in 5-point or Baton QC and maintain best practices and strict adherence to established digital workflows. Deliver video, audio, caption, and subtitle assets with complex XML metadata. Manage and trouble shoot demanding client schedules for quick turn-around broadcast deliveries. Involved in Disney+ launch with National Geographic and FOX programming. Clients include FOX, FX, FXX, National Geographic, NBC, ABC, CBS, Itunes, Netflix, the Platform, and others for example.
New Media Operator at POINT.360
August 1, 2010 - October 1, 2015Encode, transcode, conform, and record out to tape, HD and SD digital assets for various domestic and international mastering and broadcast clients. Assemble and sync foreign assets (subtitles and audio) for international distribution. Manage file spec demands and security watermarking for high security ABC / Disney television. Manage and trouble shoot demanding client schedules for quick turn-around broadcast deliveries. Clients include Disney Network Group, Marvel, Itunes, Whiland International, Netflix, Google, for example.
Quality Control Operator at POINT.360
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2010Analyze and evaluate for errors and anomalies HD and SD digital assets and tapes. Examine and approve high security television titles for quick turn-around broadcast deliveries.
Pre-Production Clerk at POINT.360
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2008Receive, barcode, and label film, HD and SD tape assets. Receive and distribute assets to proper departments. Properly track, manage, and store assets in high security vault.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004Chinese language studies at University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, China
December 1, 2002 - December 27, 2025Qualifications
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Media & Entertainment
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