tristan thames
video + photography
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Tristan Thames
130 Christopher Ln.
Ojai, CA 93023
805.798.2807
http://tristanthames.com
Skills: Editing and Key framing in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Motion Graphics and Compositing
in Adobe After Effects and DVD building and authoring in DVD Studio Pro. Also experience with
Compressor for exporting video in many formats (i.e. H.264, mpeg, HD, etc.)
Experience: Teton Gravity Research (www.tetongravity.com)
December 2010 – June 2011
Post-production Intern – Log and capture of footage. Helped with footage transfer from tape to
digital for clients. Edited webisodes for delivery to the website as well as helped manage new
media site that was recently created. Set up studio for filming interviews. Camera-op for some
shoots.
Lynda.com (www.lynda.com)
May 2008 – September 2009
Lead Video Editor – Edited instructional movies for delivery onto website as well as DVD. Duties
included supervising a team of 4 other editors and ensuring that we delivered the best product
possible, making sure deadlines were met as well as scheduling and preparation for the next
project. Helped to create a Motion Graphics department and advanced the methods of video
compression used.
Sound & Vision Learning Resource Center
January 2007 – May 2008
Final Cut Pro Instructor – Taught an Introduction to Final Cut Pro with emphasis on organization of
workspace, proper workflow and proper editing techniques.
September 2007 – Earth Cinema Circle demo DVD. Editor and DVD Author.
July 2007 – Ojai Valley Green Coalition promotional video. Editor.
June 2007 – Local commercial for Rat Zapper. Editor.
Innfusion Studios
Freelance Editing
May 2007 – Ultimate Arm promotional video and Demo Reel
(www.UltimateArm.com) Editor and Motion Graphics.
February 2007 – LA Motorsports 2006 Demo Reel and 2007 Demo Reel
(www.LAMSports.com) Editor.
(Footage can be seen on both websites)
Amina Productions
July 2006 – “Rendezvous With A Toe Tag” (Independent Film) Editor.
Created for the Sundance Film Festival.
June 2005 – “Walking Back The Cat” (Independent Film Trailer and Demo
Fight Scene) Editor. (www.WalkingBackTheCat.com)
Other Films
May 2007 – “Nature Cinematography 2007” (Nature Cinematography Reel) Editor.
March 2007 – “Don’t Fear the Reaper” (Music Video) Editor.
January 2007 – “Can Wars” (Composited Sequence) Editor and Compositor.
September 2006 – “Beach Break Surf Shop” (16mm Commercial) Writer and Editor.
April 2006 – “Will You Be My Neighbor” (16mm Short Film) Editor and Motion Graphics.
January 2006 – “One Small Step” (Short Film) Editor.
Education: Brooks Institute of Photography
Ventura, CA 93001
June 2004 to July 2007
Majoring in Film/Video Editing and Motion Graphics
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
September 2001 to July 2003
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
References: Available Upon Request
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