Experienced Visual Storyteller and Social Networking Enthusiast
Rochester, New York Area
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- Contract Videographer/Editor at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
- Rochester AV Systems Column Writer at Examiner.com
- Videoconference Coordinator and Asst. Account Executive at The Presentation Source
- Volunteer Reader for Reachout Radio at WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
- Freelance Videographer at Vista Video Productions
- Co-owner at Registry Connections
- Owner at Envision Productions
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- Freelance Digital Artist at Bergmann Associates
- Specialist II at Monroe Community College
- Manager, Interactive Telecommunications Department at SUNY Brockport
- Chief Animator / Director / Editor / Videographer / Production Coordinator at Visual Impressions
- Production Technician at WOKR 13 (ABC affiliate)
- Editor, Videographer, 3D Animator at Larita Productions
- Computer Graphic Designer / Editor / Production Assistant at Allegheny Productions
- Process Server at Southern California Attorney Service
- Animation Production Assistant at Playhouse Pictures
- Co-owner at Home Wiring Systems
- Education
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- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Rochester Institute of Technology
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Paul Tracy’s Summary
Possess a set of diverse skills in aspects of the 3D animation and video production industry. Extensive background in the educational audiovisual industry, presentation markets and video production arenas both in a technical capacity and as artistic creator. Augmented by management skills, teaching and training backgrounds, and award winning gift for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying procedures, and finding innovative solutions.
Paul Tracy’s Specialties:
Extensive background in the educational audiovisual industry.
Paul Tracy’s Experience
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Contract Videographer/Editor
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
(Educational Institution; Civic & Social Organization industry)
December 2009 — Present (1 month)
Weekly contract work either shooting of editing video for multiple school district needs.
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Rochester AV Systems Column Writer
Examiner.com
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
July 2009 — Present (6 months)
I write articles for the Rochester AV Systems Examiner. See my writings at: http://www.examiner.com/x-15852-Rochester-AV-Systems-Examiner
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Videoconference Coordinator and Asst. Account Executive
The Presentation Source
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
I manage videoconferencing events between our location and a host of other locations. Along with being able to connect to both IP and ISDN sites around the globe, we serve a multitude of needs with an inventory of peripheral hardware that can help enhance your presentation when needed. I also am an Account Executive for a variety of audiovisual products and services.
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Volunteer Reader for Reachout Radio
WXXI Public Broadcasting Council
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Reader for Reachout Radio reading service for the blind. I read the "A" section of the Friday Democrat & Chronicle. I can be heard on the Reachout Radio service Fridays from 9am-9:30am live, and repeated in the afternoons.
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Freelance Videographer
Vista Video Productions
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
On occassion I will be hired out as an independant contractor as a cameraman for weddings.
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Co-owner
Registry Connections
(Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
February 1999 — Present (10 years 11 months)
Internet gift registry company startup with Dan Stoffel.
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Owner
Envision Productions
(Media Production industry)
December 1994 — Present (15 years 1 month)
Three separate video and computer animation production companies specializing in event, commercial and corporate videography, post production services, legal videography, real estate, web page design, film to video transfers, international video format conversion, DVD authoring and creation, graphics and 3D computer animation. Have own camera equipment and editing systems. Primarily use Lightwave 3D for computer graphics and other third party software. Maintain and oversee all operations of company including customer relations, financial and marketing strategies, and equipment purchases and maintenance.
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Freelance Digital Artist
Bergmann Associates
(Privately Held; Civil Engineering industry)
February 2008 — April 2008 (3 months)
On contract, I am called up for part time 2D and 3D graphics work.
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Specialist II
Monroe Community College
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
August 2000 — November 2007 (7 years 4 months)
Work in the Instructional Technologies department through Educational Technology Services. Design, develop, and implement educational technology to support the teaching/learning environment, including distance learning. Assist in the coordination and planning efforts for enhancing the application, utilization, and performance of educational technology. Support campus-wide distribution of media software and equipment. Anticipate and support the college's ongoing classroom technology initiatives. Provide technical and logistical support to a variety of electronic mediums
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Manager, Interactive Telecommunications Department
SUNY Brockport
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 1996 — August 2000 (3 years 11 months)
Managed two fiber optic distance learning rooms named RAITN (Rochester Area Interactive Telecommunications Network) and one ISDN distance learning site called Westnet. In conjunction with Monroe BOCES #1, collaborated with other sites in the interactive distance learning environment through videoconferencing ensuring optimal conditions for educators and students. Managed a 7-site bridging hub linking internal and outside clients creating a revenue stream into the department. Researched, tested and implemented new equipment within this rapidly evolving medium of information exchange. Other duties included hiring and managing student employees, maintaining department web site, and overseeing office operations.
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Chief Animator / Director / Editor / Videographer / Production Coordinator
Visual Impressions
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Media Production industry)
March 1993 — January 1995 (1 year 11 months)
High-end multi-media and video production house where main responsibilities included 2D and 3D animation, coordinating aspects of productions, directing, and editing. Other duties included digital audio acquisition and editing and shooting on both 3/4" SP and Betacam SP format videotape.
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Production Technician
WOKR 13 (ABC affiliate)
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 1990 — October 1994 (4 years 6 months)
Studio camera operator for live local newscasts (“NewsSource 13”), bowling and community talk shows (“Shades of Grey” and “Many Voices, Many Visions”). Other duties included floor manager, news editor on 3/4" and Betacam SP equipment, teleprompter operator, and videographer on ENG and grip on EFP assignments. Involved in numerous commercial spots for the station and as part of a production that won a Bronze Telly Award.
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Editor, Videographer, 3D Animator
Larita Productions
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
August 1992 — March 1993 (8 months)
Video production house. Operated both tube and chip video cameras during EFP. Also created extensive graphics and computer animation. Company merged temporarily with Visual Impressions in March of 1993.
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Computer Graphic Designer / Editor / Production Assistant
Allegheny Productions
(Media Production industry)
November 1989 — February 1990 (4 months)
Operated Amiga 2000 and Cubicomp PictureMaker systems designing graphics for productions. Contributed substantially to office management, client relations, off line video editing, scriptwriting and as production assistant.
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Process Server
Southern California Attorney Service
(Legal Services industry)
October 1988 — November 1988 (2 months)
Served people with summons and filed paperwork at Los Angeles county courthouses.
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Animation Production Assistant
Playhouse Pictures
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Animation industry)
June 1988 — September 1988 (4 months)
Inked, painted, and wrote exposure sheets. Shot animation with 35mm Acme crane. Read audio tracks, edited cutbacks and laid in dialogue and effects. Interacted with various Hollywood studios and labs. Assisted with managing production deadlines.
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Co-owner
Home Wiring Systems
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Consumer Services industry)
November 1986 — March 1987 (5 months)
Making needs assessment of customers, and installation of home security systems. Co-owned by myself along with Holden Cohen and Warren Markowitz
Paul Tracy’s Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
BS , Film and Animation , 1985 — 2000
I attended full-time during 1985-1989 right out of high school for the majority of my degree requirements, but then found work in the production industry. After a while I found it necessary to return to complete my degree, and I did so part time from 1997-2000 while working full-time.
- Activities and Societies:
- Alpha Phi Omega, RIT Singers, RIT Dance Company, RIT Tiger
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Film 1985 — 1989
Additional Information
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Paul Tracy’s Interests:
Podcasting, Theatre / Acting, Dancing, Singing, Writing, Film Judging, Flying
Paul Tracy’s Groups:
Rochester AudioVisual Association, Brighton Schools Alumni Association, Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Wedding and Event Videographers Association, Toastmasters International, Alpha Phi Omega, Campus Crusade for Christ, Mosaic Faith Community, Brenda Fraser's Youtheatre
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Paul Tracy’s Honors:
2006 League for Innovation in the Community College winner:
“A Comprehensive Approach to Classroom Technology Support”
While at Monroe Community College, my Learning Resources Team was recognized for this National prestigious honor. I was a key developer and creator of many of the systems and strategies that created an efficient and effective model for supporting faculty, staff, and students in the technology rich environments within the school. We developed a comprehensive plan that focused on innovative approaches to staffing, technology implementation, and training. The major elements and outcomes of this plan were: shift of responsibilities of student workers from the “AV” area to the Learning Resource Team, creation of smart classrooms, deployment of smart consoles to make “permanent portable” classrooms, piloting of PixiePro remote control system in classrooms, and faculty and staff support including Training Tracks and creation and implementation of an AV Hotline.
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