Jason Osder

Media Educator, Producer, and Author

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Current
  • Creative Technologies Expert (Advisory Council) at Global India Fund
  • Co-Author with Robbie Carman of "Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook" at Focal Press
  • Assistant Professor of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University
  • President and Partner at Amigo Media
Past
  • Vice President at Dragon Well Digital Media Group
  • Associate Producer/Postproduction Superviser at Discovery Channel
Education
  • University of Florida
  • New College of Florida
Connections
268 connections
Industry
Media Production
Websites

Jason Osder’s Summary

Media educator and consultant. Hands-on producer. Instructional author. Background in documentary, social sciences, content development, and education.

Extensive experience as a team leader for diverse communications, marketing, and education projects. Possesses a unique blend of creative, technical and managerial skill – a versatile communicator.

Jason is currently a visiting professor at The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs where he teaches media prodcution, online journalism and documentary. His first book, “Final Cut Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook” with co-author Robbie Carman is now available.

Jason Osder’s Specialties:

• Documentary
• Post-Production
• Information Architecture
• Final Cut Pro Certified Instructor
• Certified Google AdWords Professional
• Non-Profit Communications and Media


Jason Osder’s Experience

  • Creative Technologies Expert (Advisory Council)

    Global India Fund

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry)

    August 2007Present (2 years 4 months)

  • Co-Author with Robbie Carman of "Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook"

    Focal Press

    (Publishing industry)

    April 2007Present (2 years 8 months)

    Unlike books that focus exclusively on editing technique and the graphical user interface, "Final Cut Pro Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook" puts Final Cut Pro in context of the past, present, and future of post-production technologies and techniques and details the concepts and methods that will prepare the modern video professional to thrive in the Final Cut Pro post-production environment.

  • Assistant Professor of Media and Public Affairs

    The George Washington University

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    January 2007Present (2 years 11 months)

    Courses Taught:
    SMPA 112, Introduction to Digital Media
    SMPA 132, Online Journalism Workshop
    SMPA 195, Documentary Production
    SMPA, Documentary Center, Final Cut Pro
    SMPA, Documentary Center, State Department Fellowship

  • President and Partner

    Amigo Media

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

    April 2005Present (4 years 8 months)

    In April 2005 I co-founded Amigo Media with Robbie Carman. Amigo is a media consultancy, production, and training company with the motto: Relate, Educate, Create.

    As president of Amigo, I do research, business planning, analysis, and networking. I also produce and consult on media projects with a focus on strategy and architecture.

    Much of my time is also spent Teaching Final Cut Pro classes at Apple certified training centers and at client locations.

    Amigo’s clients include television networks, marketing firms, and not-for-profit organizations.

  • Vice President

    Dragon Well Digital Media Group

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

    May 2001April 2005 (4 years )

    In the Spring of 2001, I become the first employee of Dragon Well Digital Media Group. For the next four years, I worked in close collaboration with the senior staff to build this visionary company.

    My duties included:
    • Architecture and management of video and interactive projects
    • Supervising a 20-person staff
    • Managing key client relationships
    • Creating proposal and contract documents
    • Building and managing project budgets

  • Associate Producer/Postproduction Superviser

    Discovery Channel

    (Media Production industry)

    20002000 (less than a year)


Jason Osder’s Education

  • University of Florida

    MAMC , Documentary , 19992001

  • New College of Florida

    BA , Praxis Philosophy , 19911995


Additional Information

Jason Osder’s Websites:

Jason Osder’s Groups:

WIFV, DC Film Salon, Siamese Rescue, Global India Fund

  •    Docs In Progress
  •    George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA) - Current Students and Alumni
  •    The Documentary Film

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