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I freelance as a camera op for network sporting events and as an editor for commercials, training videos, programs and film. I also arrange crew for field and studio production and can crew or direct you to crewers for broadcast events in the Northwest.
I'm a steadicam operator, director of photography, videographer, lighting designer, Final Cut editor and an Avid online & offline editor. I've been in the industry since '95 and have freelanced and crewed for many local, regional and national broadcasts and events.
Currently I do most of my work in the Northern Idaho/Eastern Washington area and through out the Northwest.
I prefer two weeks advance notice for freelance work. Although, I've been in the industry long enough to know sometimes that just doesn't happen. You might need someone and you need them, or a full crew now. Not tomorrow or next week. I can typically accommodate most requests within 6-48 hours if not sooner. Please contact me for project and day rates.
Email me at eric@steadief.com and ericsbackup@gmail.com or call my cell at 
(208) 863 - 3006
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In addition to my production and post-production work I'm a broadcast and Avid consultant through The Gerson Lehrman Group.
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Work Experience
May 1995 - Current
Freelance Network Camera Operator / Video Editor
Edit online & offline for commercials, promotions, training videos and film on Avid and Final Cut.
Camera operator for network sporting events. DP for field and studio shoots.
October 2006-January 2009
Video Production Manager, Element Media Productions, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Supervised production department projects and personnel. Oversaw production equipment and maintenance. Worked on concept and implementation of new products and delivery of HD video. Produced, directed, shot, lit and edited commercials, programs and training videos. Shot on HD, operated jib and other production equipment. Edited on Avid Adrenaline with HD, composited with After Effects, compressed with Sorenson Squeeze and other programs.
June 2006 - December 2006
Video Editor, KBC Productions, Boise, Idaho
Edited "Never Apologize" using Final Cut. Worked directly with Producer/Director Michael Kaplan on the film featuring Malcolm McDowell. The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
September 1999-October 2006
Producer/Director, KTVB, Boise, Idaho
Wrote, produced, directed, shot, lit and edited commercials, long form videos, various programs and events for KTVB. Edited with an Avid Symphony, Media Composer, Adobe After Effects and additional programs. Operated remote head camera jib and doorway dolly. Designed and maintained studio lighting. Generated creative solutions for clients and internal department endeavors. Crew chief on remote productions.
May 1998 September 1999
Production Manager, KNIN, Boise, Idaho
Supervised personnel and oversaw department operations. Managed capital, department and commercial budgets. Scheduled shoots, wrote copy, shot commercial and station promotional footage. Edited with Immix Turbo Cube NLE.
November 1995 -May 1998
Assistant Video Producer, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Operated studio and hand-held cameras and edited video for festivals, University projects and other organized shoots. Co-produced department and University projects.
FREELANCE
Micron Digital Imagery
ESPN
FSN
ROOT Sports
Howard Zuckerman Productions
PCC
CSI Sports
Jdub Productions
KBC Productions
Graystone Media
Wide Eye Productions
Harpo
Consultant for Gerson Lehrman Group
EDUCATION
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Bachelor of Science
May 1998
Major: Visual Communication
Minor: Natural Resource Communication
International Film and Video Workshops, Rockport, Maine
STEADICAM Workshop June, 1997
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