Ed McNichol

Current

• Co-Founder at Seattle Final Cut Pro User Group
• Owner / Vice-President at EDcetera, A Division of Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.

Past

• Post-Production Supervisor at University of Washington
• Digital Media Specialist at Victory Studios
• Instructor / On-Site Trainer at Sony

• Online Editor at Syntax Productions
• Senior Editor at Westcom Productions
• Video Production Specialist at State of Oregon
• Motion Picture Specialist (84C) at United States Army

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Education

• U.S. Army
• U.S. Air Force Air Training Command

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Media Production

Websites

• McNichol.com

Ed McNichol’s Summary

A post-production professional with global video expertise, Ed McNichol started his career as a Motion Picture Specialist (84C) editing film and video in the U.S. Army in 1982. A Philadelphia native, his career has brought him from California to Oregon, and through Anchorage, Alaska, to his current home in Seattle, Washington.

He most recently was the Post-Production Supervisor at the University of Washington and the ResearchChannel. In this role, he designed and managed innovative workflows and technologies that provided post-production services to the University. His department consistently produced high-quality media and generated up to $600,000 in annual revenue.

A recognized expert in his field, Ed taught at the Sony Video Institute for eleven years. He traveled the world teaching video editors and technical directors how to expertly operate Sony’s broadcast line of switchers, mixers and edit controllers. He also demonstrated Sony’s products to many high-profile clients and at numerous trade shows and events, including the National Association of Broadcasters convention. Ed also assisted in the development of many of products for Sony and other manufacturers.

His articles on video post-production have appeared in many professional trade publications, including Post, TV Technology, Video Systems and HighDef. His firm, EDcetera, has edited numerous pieces for clients such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Starbucks and many more. He also provides consulting services to a wide variety of clients. An Apple Certified Professional, Ed is proficient in Final Cut Studio, OS X Server and Xsan. He has been a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. His work has received numerous awards, including Emmys and Tellys, and has received honors at several film festivals. More information can be found at www.mcnichol.com.

Ed McNichol’s Specialties:

-Apple Certified Professional; Final Cut Pro Level 1 & 2
-Apple Certified Professional; DVD Studio Pro
-Apple Certified Professional; Motion
-Apple Xsan
-Forensic Video Evidence Specialist
-HIPAA Certified

Ed McNichol’s Experience

• Co-Founder

  Seattle Final Cut Pro User Group

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)

  2005 — Present (4 years )

  * Conduct monthly meetings of industry user group
  * Manage membership, group website and vendor relations
  * Develop and present monthly lessons and demos using Final Cut Studio

• Owner / Vice-President

  EDcetera, A Division of Mumbian Enterprises, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)

  April 1991 — Present (18 years 8 months)

  • Edit productions for various clients on a project basis
  • Assist with the development and testing of new technologies and equipment for the video industry
  • Generate sales by demonstrating equipment to prospective buyers at high profile industry events and in private sessions

• Post-Production Supervisor

  University of Washington

  (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Media Production industry)

  July 2001 — May 2008 (6 years 11 months)

  * Supervise post-production facility, producing 300+ projects each year, generating $600,000 in annual revenue
  * Design and implement highly efficient technology, staffing and shared workflow solutions
  * Craft and edit effective messaging for all schools, colleges and University administration
  * Lecture on post-production techniques, facility design and production management

• Digital Media Specialist

  Victory Studios

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Media Production industry)

  November 1994 — June 2001 (6 years 8 months)

  * Edited a wide variety of complex material in 13 linear and disc-based editing suites
  * Evaluated and reported on new technology and industry trends for HighDef magazine

• Instructor / On-Site Trainer

  Sony

  (Public Company; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  1991 — 2001 (10 years )

  * Assist with the development and testing of new technologies and equipment
  * Trained Editors and Technical Directors on Sony switchers, edit controllers, mixers and effects units
  * Developed custom training agendas, course curricula and supporting materials

• Online Editor

  Syntax Productions

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Media Production industry)

  April 1991 — November 1994 (3 years 8 months)

  * Edited commercial and long form productions
  * Assisted in the design and implementation of new post-production facility

• Senior Editor

  Westcom Productions

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)

  June 1987 — April 1991 (3 years 11 months)

  * Served as primary editor responsible for creating ESPN Home Video Library
  * Managed and reviewed work of two staff editors

• Video Production Specialist

  State of Oregon

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Media Production industry)

  December 1985 — June 1987 (1 year 7 months)

  * Wrote, produced and edited productions for various state agencies
  * Prepared biennial budget for production facility and audio / video department

• Motion Picture Specialist (84C)

  United States Army

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Media Production industry)

  August 1982 — August 1985 (3 years 1 month)

  * Edited and produced documentaries of tests conducted on future weapons and tactics
  * Cross-trained as Television Production Specialist (84F)

Ed McNichol’s Education

• U.S. Army

  Television Production Specialist (84F) , 1984 — 1985

• U.S. Air Force Air Training Command

  Motion Picture Specialist , 1982 — 1983

Additional Information

Ed McNichol’s Websites:

• McNichol.com

Ed McNichol’s Interests:

Scuba, exercise, camping, computers, gadgets, travel

Ed McNichol’s Groups:

SMPTE, NATAS

•    ThoseInFilm (Motion Pictures & Film Industry)
•    Video Editors
•    Apple Certified Professionals
•    Final Cut Pro Video Editing
•    Apple Certified Pros
•    Northwest Macintosh Professionals

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