Freelance Editor for Hacking Hollywood at Next New Networks
Greater Detroit Area
- Current
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- Web Design & Development at Lucent Photography (Self-employed)
- Freelance Editor / Consultant at Next New Networks
- Editor / Consultant on EPIC FU at Smashface Productions, LLC
- Director at Project Pedal
- Past
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- Freelance Camera Operator at Next New Networks
- Freelance Editor for Online Content at Media Rights Capital
- Video Editor / Camera Operator at NBC Universal
- Content Review Team at ifilm.com
- Education
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- Lenawee Vocational Technical College
- Onsted High School
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Michael Ambs’s Summary
I am happiest in a creative environment - my time at NBC taught me experienced-and-streamlined workflows, from filming to editing to publishing, but I have always felt very at home behind the camera, or while making decisions in Final Cut.
My main goal, that influences all other projects I'm involved with, is to continue making content that I can honestly be excited and passionate about - I believe that shows in your work and people find that honest and appealing.
Michael Ambs’s Specialties:
Camera work, Editing in Final Cut, Photoshop, Writing, Computer Savvy (Mac & PC), Good with Online Content Creation, Basic Web Site Creation Skills,
Michael Ambs’s Experience
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Web Design & Development
Lucent Photography (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Photography industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Freelance Editor / Consultant
Next New Networks
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
March 2009 — Present (9 months)
Freelance editor in cooperation with NNN, Smashface Productions and WePC.com for a series of online promotionals titled: Hacking Hollywood.
Responsibilities include:
* Media hand-off and management for FCP project files.
* Green-screening of all featured commentators.
* Audio quality, color correction, lower thirds, soundtrack, title sequences... -
Editor / Consultant on EPIC FU
Smashface Productions, LLC
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
EPIC FU is a Streamy's Award winning show, hosted by Zadi Diaz, about tech, music and art.
Responsibilities include:
* Start to finish editing of each weekly episode (5-10 min)
* Additional media management and editing - stills, screen-captures, b-roll, supporting visuals, sponsorship breaks...
* Overall style of episode including: Title and intro sequences, title card, color correction, music choices, pacing...
* Episode archiving and efficiency...
* Organizing of FCP timeline for additional-editors accessibility
* EPIC FU template structure for streamlined editing each week. -
Director
Project Pedal
(Entertainment industry)
July 2004 — Present (5 years 5 months)
I have gained unmeasurable experience working on this film the last several years. My two months on the road, during production (in 2007), with an amazing working crew, taught me more than I had learned in the previous 8 years.
The project is a constant source of challenge and reward for me - from producing, to writing, to editing, to the camera operating, the website design, the online outreach, and every tiny details that goes into a labor of love film. -
Freelance Camera Operator
Next New Networks
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
2008 — March 2009 (1 year )
Events include:
* Indy Mogul's Hollywood FX coverage for: Multivision FX, Quantum Creations FX, ADI Studios, Synapse FX
* 2008 Spirit Awards (Indy Mogul Coverage)
* Interview with cast and creators of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, The Guild -
Freelance Editor for Online Content
Media Rights Capital
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
March 2008 — July 2008 (5 months)
Responsible for designing and the daily-operation of editing / publishing workflow.
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Video Editor / Camera Operator
NBC Universal
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Broadcast Media industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
* Shoot original weekly segments for Jay Leno's Garage
* Multi format editing: DVD, DV HDV, DVCPro, DigiBETA, HD
* Document music cue sheets
* Process daily clips & full episodes to go live on NBC.com
* Provide production & post production support on other NBC.com assignments -
Content Review Team
ifilm.com
(Online Media industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Michael Ambs’s Education
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Lenawee Vocational Technical College
Certification , Graphic Design and Print , 1998 — 2000
Training in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, ImageReady, and Premier.
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Onsted High School
1996 — 2000
Additional Information
Michael Ambs’s Websites:
Michael Ambs’s Interests:
Filmmaking, Documentaries, Technology, Directing, Camera Operator, DP, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Online Media,
Michael Ambs’s Groups:
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Documentary filmmaker group
Michael Ambs’s Honors:
(2008) Top 10 Finalist in Babelgum Short Film contest with Cannes Film Festival for "64 Days - Part One" short documentary...
(2007) 'How Do You Watch Internet TV?' Contest - 1st Place ($25k) for "Friend Number One and Number Two" 30 second spot...
Michael Ambs’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
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