Vera Yu

Vera Yu

Producer / Editor / 51% Owner / Wife at Yummyporky Production

San Francisco Bay Area

Current
  • Producer / Editor / 51% Owner / Wife at Yummyporky Production
Past
  • Senior On-Line Video Editor at Dyan Arts Production Company, Taipei, Taiwan
  • On-line Video Editor at Videoland Inc. Taipei, Taiwan
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Vera Yu’s Summary

I’m a self motivated, budget conscientious creative video producer who is able to work under demanding timelines, communicate hard-to-understand professional video production terms to non video professionals, quickly respond to tough and unexpected obstacles and last minute changes, while inspiring and provide direction to the team. I seek to obtain a position in professional video production while pushing my creative abilities and growing as a professional

My freelance client list include CBS Interactive / CNET, Intel, Gordon Biersch, Granite Expo, Wokai.org, Oriented.com, Tzu Chi Foundation and other Bay Area businesses and non-profit organizations.

Vera Yu’s Specialties:

• Over 10 years of experience in video production with advanced knowledge in pre-production planning, directing, field and studio multi-camera shoot and lighting, editing, motion graphics, extensive knowledge in digital asset management solutions, web and broadcast delivery methods. (Final Cut Pro Studio, Adobe Production Suite)


Vera Yu’s Experience

  • Producer / Editor / 51% Owner / Wife

    Yummyporky Production

    (Online Media industry)

    2003Present (5 years)

    With my husband David and I, Yummyporky Production is a full service production company in the area of production, motion graphics and non-linear video editing of commercial spots, corporate video and documentaries for online delivery and traditional television broadcasts

    Our clients include Intel, CNET Networks, Gordon Biersch, Granite Expo, Tzu Chi Foundation, Oriented.com and other Bay Area businesses and non-profit organizations.

  • Video Editor

    PodTech Network

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

    January 2007May 2008 (1 year 5 months)

    • Work with podcast producers, content partners and clients to support the production and development of streaming media content focused on technology with clients include Intel, Cisco, HP, Hitachi, WebEX, Netgear, LSI Logic and Verizon.
    • Developed efficient workflow systems and processes to ensure on time delivery of projects.

    Acts as Producer/Director/Videographer in the field. Videotapes program material for all-digital production using a mix of HDV and DV cameras; makes technical and creative decisions regarding such elements as appropriate lighting, shooting angle, placement, locations, use of movement, and interviews.

  • Technical Director

    KTSF / Lincoln Broadcasting Co.

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

    September 2005March 2007 (1 year 7 months)

    • Provide video switching and directing for live and live-to-tape Chinese Newscasts and other KTSF productions.
    • Plan and execute the technical and creative aspects of KTSF’s live and live-to-tape productions; ensure studio equipment including video switchers, cameras, lights, teleprompters, Monitors and VTR’s are ready and technical checks completed before production began.
    • Provide leadership in the control room to achieve technical excellence and ensure all video sources are maintained at the highest television production standards.

  • Broadcast Engineer

    KCSM-TV

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    February 2002November 2005 (3 years 10 months)

    • Was responsible for the maintenance and operation of all master control, broadcast servers, production, and post production equipment.
    • Ingested promotion, program and all other on-air materials into the video server.
    • Received and recorded various satellite signal feeds from PBS.
    • Maintained playlist and made changes as necessary based on input from programming department.
    • Maintained logs and performed on/off air tests based on FCC regulations.

  • Senior On-Line Video Editor

    Dyan Arts Production Company, Taipei, Taiwan

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

    October 1998March 2000 (1 year 6 months)

    • Edited credits on more than 20 music videos broadcasted throughout Taiwan, China and Hong Kong.
    • Also edited TV commercials of various formats and lengths and promotional videos for Discovery Channel Taiwan, MTV Taiwan, Star TV Asia and Channel V Asia.

  • On-line Video Editor

    Videoland Inc. Taipei, Taiwan

    (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    June 1995October 1998 (3 years 5 months)

    • Operated various on-line video editing equipment for four networks stations of Videoland, Inc.
    • Edited credits including CTN news, various sports programming broadcasted in Taiwan.
    • Performed real-time editing of live satellite feeds.


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  •    Animation, Media & Entertainment
  •    Filmmakers
  •    Film TV Professionals
  •    San Francisco Area MultiMedia Professionals

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