Michael Klein's Resume

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This talented and creative, Emmy® Award winning individual uses his varied background and over 15 years of production experience to bring a unique and fresh perspective to the art of storytelling. Known throughout Hollywood as a leading expert on Avid Non-linear Editing, Mike is frequently invited to speak at user group meetings and universities.
Pronounced "Cool" by Pop Diva, Cher, he thrives on challenging projects in film or television which tap the depths of his creativity.

	Picture Editor - Dick Clark Productions, Burbank, CA "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve 2001" Edited Performances by: 98 degrees, Joe, The Bangles, Baha Men, Lonestar, Vertical Horizon, and Third Eye Blind (Avid Multicam)
	Multicam Editor - NBC "Days of our Lives" Episode #8620 (Aired 9/1/99) (Avid Media Composer Multicam / Avid Symphony)
	Picture Editor - Dreamworks SKG., Burbank, CA Three :30 television spots for "Chicken Run" release on VHS and DVD.
Click Here for Clip	Feature Editor - Extra TV, Burbank, CA (Avid Media Composer)
	Offline / Online Editor - Pearson Television/Mark Goodson Productions "Card Sharks" 2001-2002 season 175 episodes. (Avid Symphony)
	Segment Editor - Telepictures/Warner Bros. TV Dist. "Cher's Style Challenge" Pilot Episode (Avid Media Composer)
	Multicamera Picture Editor / Online Editor - Nickelodeon's "All That" Sketch Comedy/Variety Show. 2 Episodes. (Avid Media Composer Multicam)
	Picture Editor - Telepictures/Warner Bros. TV Dist. "Change of Heart " Dating Game Show, 5 episodes. (Avid Media Composeer)
	Sitcom Picture Editor - Columbia/Tristar, Culver City, CA – "Los Beltran" Pilot for Telemundo. Picked up for 13 episodes. (Avid Media Composer Multicam) Online Editor – Columbia/Tristar, Culver City, CA "Vera the Mouse" Home Video for Hallmark Entertainment (Avid Symphony)
	Avid Editor - E! Entertainment Television, Hollywood, CA Freelance editorial position editing True Hollywood Stories, Celebrity Profile, and Promos.
	Editor - MCA/Universal Home Video, Universal City, CA Principle editor for the production of "Bing Crosby: His Legendary Years" Cablecast on The Disney Channel.
	Picture Editor - Telepictures/Warner Bros. TV Dist. The Rosie O' Donnell Show: "Rosie at the Grammy Awards." (Avid Media Composer)
	Picture Editor - Geneva Films and Source Magazine, Hollywood, CA 16 Episodes. Edited Performances by: Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Nelly, 112, JT Money, EVE, M.O.P., JA RULE, Wu Tang Clan, Trick Daddy, Outkast, ST. Lunatics and more... (Avid Multicam)
	Editor - "Inside the Oscars with Queen Latifah" The Queen Latifah Show. Telepictures/Warner Bros. TV Dist.
	Music Video Editor - ISLANDEFJAM Records - Shania Twain "You've Got a Way" from the motion picture soundtrack "Notting Hill" (Avid Symphony)
	Picture Editor - UPN 13, Hollywood. "Hollywood Christmas Parade" (Avid XL)
	Producer / Picture Editor - Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA / Grey Advertising, New York, NY. Marketing Communications Video for new advertising campaign.
	Picture Editor - The Travel Channel: "Destination Style" Pilot Episode (Avid Symphony)
	Editor - Fox Family Channel, Hollywood, CA Freelance editorial position editing On Style Specials and Promos
	Online Editor – HBO Television, Century City, CA "Let Me In, I Hear Laughter" Documentary on the Frairs Club. (Avid Symphony)
	Online Editor - Dick Clark Productions / Buena Vista Television "Your Big Break!" 24 Episodes (Avid Symphony)
	Picture Editor - Brilliant Digital - "KISS Immortals" Movie Trailer (Avid Media Composer)
	Editor - ABC Home Video , Hollywood, CA Exercise Video, "Karen Voight - Strong and Smooth Moves"
	Symphony Online Editor/Colorist – Level 3 Post, Burbank, CA Freelance editorial position to handle Level 3’s most important clientele.
	Avid Editor - style. Network, Hollywood, CA Freelance editorial position editing On Style Specials and Promos.
	Producer / Editor - Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena, CA Produced, Directed and Edited Corporate Communications Video.
	Editor - TeamOne Advertising (a division of Saatchi and Saatchi), Redondo Beach, CA Freelance Editor of spec spots for pitches to Lexus, America West, Holland America Cruise Lines and Hewlett Packard.
	Guthy/Renker Infomercial "You Asked for It" 50th Anniversary Video offer
	Cameraman, - Cable News Network, Hollywood, CA

September 1992 to Present
Creative Director- Klein Media Services, Van Nuys, CA.
Developed a business that offers consulting services in television post-production, computer training, Internet web-site design, marketing, graphic design, and photography. Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Area Avid Users Group Meeting.

April 1999 to September 1999
Applications Editor - 3 Point Digital, Burbank, CA
Acting resident expert on Avid's Media Composer and Symphony Products. Designed and conduct technology seminars on non-linear editing and its processes.

July 1996 to February 1998
Demo Artist/Marketing-Avid Technology Inc., Burbank, CA
Demonstrated the Media Composer®, and MCXpress™. Additionally responsible for Western Regional seminars, including print and direct mail advertising development and design.

August 1993 to May 1996
Product Marketing Manager - Hoffman Video Systems, Glendale, CA
Product Manager for all desktop video products. Technical Support/Trainer for Avid and Media 100 Post Production Products. Designed and conceived corporate image brochure and Internet web-site, as well as all advertisements and mailings. These marketing efforts helped bring Hoffman to two record $25+ million dollar years.

April 1993 to July 1993:
On-Line Editor/Tape Operator/Systems Designer- Video-It, Culver City, CA.
Edited several broadcast commercials and a country dancing instructional video. Additionally, aided in the design and installed their third all-digital on-line suite.

January 1990 to April 1993:
Video Technical Specialist- Great Western Bank, Chatsworth, CA.
Overlooked all technical aspects of the corporate television facilities. Designed new edit bay, staged multimedia events, and edited innovative training/communications productions.

September 1987 to January 1990:
Chief On-Line Videotape Editor- Cityscope 21 (A City-owned cable TV station), Long Beach, CA.
Served in other capacities which included: Technical Director, Producer, and Engineer.

June 1987 to September 1987
Broadcast Cameraman- KFTY (IND) TV-50, Santa Rosa, CA.
Operated camera for live newscasts. Trained as Standby Technical Director for newscast (internship).

June 1985 to September 1985
Master Control Operator/Broadcast Cameraman- KRCB (PBS) TV-22, Rohnert Park, CA. (internship).

April 1995
Media 100
Media 100 editor advanced training
July 1993
Avid Technology
Media Composer advanced training:
Courses 101,102, 201, 205, 302, 303

April 1990
Grass Valley Group
Granted a certificate in On-Line Editor Operations.
August 1998
Digital Production Academy
Scitex Stratasphere Training
September 1987 to May 1989
California State University, Long Beach
Granted a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Radio/Television/Film.

September 1985 to August 1987
Santa Rosa Junior College
Granted an Associate of Arts Degree in Communications.

Television Systems Designer- Designed and built audio and video systems for several corporate, broadcast and cable clientele.

8mm Telecinist - Worked for four years as a colorist transferring 8mm and Super 8mm film to video.

Still Photographer- Extensive background in 35mm color, and black and white, photography, printing and color theory. Experience includes: News, publicity, corporate, and private events.

Computer Consultant- Seasoned in both the Mac and IBM platforms. Literate in most popular software (incl. Photoshop and Quark) and the Internet. Trained throughout the west coast, Canada and Hawaii.

2001 EMMY® AWARD for Individual Achievement in Non-News Editing in LA Region.

1993 ITVA Golden Angel Award for Best Visual Communications Video - "Bank to the Future" (Editor)

1989 EMMY NOMINATION for Best Magazine Series - Cable, "Keys to the City" (Editor).

1989 CableACE AWARD for Best Documentary by a cable system, "Gangs: A Way of Life and Death" (Associate Producer, Editor).

1988 CableACE AWARD for Best PSA/Promotional Video/Short Subject, "Mr. Pike: A Long Beach Centennial Moment" (Associate Producer & Editor).

Active Member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Pending member Editor's Guild Local 700.
Past member of the ITS, ITVA and SMPTE.
References available upon request.

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