I've been in the business since October, 1971. I really like to work and am a fast learner, so if you have any openings that I might be able to fill, I would really like a chance to do so, and I hope I would be an asset to you and that we both would benefit from our association.

JAMES H.BRIGHT

I've been in the business since October, 1971. I really like to work and am a fast learner, so if you have any openings that I might be able to fill, I would really like a chance to do so, and I hope I would be an asset to you and that we both would benefit from our association.

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I’ve been in the business since October, 1971. I really like to work and am a fast learner, so if you have any openings that I might be able to fill, I would really like a chance to do so, and I hope I would be an asset to you and that we both would benefit from our association.

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Work Experience

Video Editor at Post Haste Digital (Purchased by Deluxe Media Services 12/2022)
May 1, 2023 - July 26, 2025
Ingested video and audio from tapes using Final Cut Pro 7, Premiere Pro, Digital Rapids, DaVinci Resolve, and Clipster. Digitized 35MM film to 4K using Blackmagic Design Cintel Scanner 2. Created work files including DNxHD Audio Proxies for ProTools and .mp4 work files. Produced HD & SD tapes and files with closed captions, subtitles, foreign or English languages, commercial blacks, etc., using Final Cut Pro 7 for file-to-tape and Premiere Pro & Media Encoder for file-to-file. Performed forensic watermarks using Final Cut Pro 7.
Video Editor at Deluxe Media Services
October 1, 2014 - July 26, 2025
Ingested video and audio from tapes using Final Cut Pro. Created work files including DNxHD Audio Proxies for ProTools and .mp4 work files. Made HD & SD tapes and files with closed captions, subtitles, foreign or English languages, and commercial blacks using Final Cut Pro 7 for file-to-tape, Premiere Pro & Media Encoder for file-to-file, and SONY EDITOR for tape-to-tape.
Video Tech. & Editor at Crest Video
May 1, 2000 - July 26, 2025
Handled NTSC & PAL dubbing and conversions. Performed linear editing using Grass Valley Editor.
Various at FotoKem
July 1, 1994 - July 26, 2025
Worked in film printing including loop printing, panel printing, and step printing. Moved into the video facility where duties included dubbing, conversions, Telecine Assist, Telecine Operator, and graveyard supervisor. Trained and supervised 5 people and billed 6-7 hours of Telecine work.
Video Editor at Post Haste Digital
October 1, 2014 - May 1, 2023
Ingested video and audio from tapes using various editing software, digitized 35MM film to 4K, created work files for ProTools, and made HD & SD tapes and files including closed captions and subtitles.
Video Editor at Deluxe Media Services
May 1, 2000 - October 1, 2014
Ingested video and audio, made work files, and created HD & SD tapes with various features like closed captions and subtitles, utilizing Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro.
Video Tech. & Editor at Crest Video
July 1, 1994 - May 1, 2000
Managed NTSC & PAL dubbing and conversions, and utilized linear editing techniques with Grass Valley Editor.
Various at FotoKem
April 1, 1979 - July 1, 1994
Involved in film printing, dubs, conversions, and telecine operations while supervising staff.

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