Michael McLaughlin Film and Video Editor



	I started experimenting with electronic media when I was eleven years old, making elaborate surrealist sound collages with music and voices recorded off of the radio. Since then I have been fascinated by the ways that technology can be used to shape stories. This fascination led me to design lights for dance and theater, to conceive and build numerous puppet shows for adults, and to complete an MFA in film at Columbia University. All of these experiences have impressed on me that every piece, from feature film to instructional video to minute-long cell phone adventure has a unique story at its core. As an editor, it is my job to unearth that story and realize it with every tool at my disposal. I use both Final Cut Pro and Avid systems, and I do all standard finishing for video (color correction, basic sound mixing, titles, DVD authoring, file compression for the web or handsets). In addition, I use industry-standard image manipulation software (Photoshop, Illustrator, basic After Effects) as well as compression and finishing software. For larger projects I can supervise a piece through post-production: sound editing and mixing, color correction, and then out to HD, film, or broadcast formats.



	REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Mom's Cooking Reality TV Show Lifetime Televison - Boy Wonder Productions Fall 2008 Heartwarming reality TV show following daughters who want to learn dishes their moms make. Premiers on Lifetime in December 2008. NBC Everywhere ::view clip:: Promotional Video NBC News Fall 2007 Promotional piece highlighting top stories, personalities, and ways to get NBC News. “My Imagination Flies” ::view clip: :Promotional Video Sunturns Productions Summer 2007 Educational video highlighting how parents can support children’s growth and creativity through play. The Attendants ::view clip:: Promotional Video LIVE Theater company Fall 2007 Web promotion for new innovative performance installation by experimental theater company. "Landlocked " ::view clip:: Short film – 16mm Fall 2006 The teacher of the year is betrayed by her students and railroaded by her colleagues. KJ Sawka ::view clip:: Concert Video Wax Orchard Spring 2007 Concert video for DVD paired with the latest release by Seattle's hottest techno drummer. "The End of Magic " ::view clip:: Short film – 16mm Fall 2006 On a trip to the fair, a young girl discovers her mother's mental illness. Gerber Finance, Inc. ::view clip:: Promotional Videos May 2006 Quick-cutting videos highlighting client successes for high-end financier of entrepreneurs. "Shadow Puppets of Doom" ::view clip:: Short Film – HD February - April 2006 It's all fun and games until someone gets devoured. "Piano for Beginners" ::view clip:: Short Film - DV Fall 2004 Andrew and David prepare for a New Year's Eve party--badly. "The Maze" Short Film - DV Spring 2005 An absurd comedy about an English Bobby and a purse-snatcher lost a hedge maze. They must learn to survive with just the contents of the purse: some mints and a set of knitting needles. Teachscape Educational Videos June 2004 - December 2005 (ongoing contract work) Web shorts following teachers and experts as they demonstrate and explore vibrant new teaching methods. Toshiba Ethics Video Corporate video Toshiba , Inc. August 2004 Edited two-camera shoot into episodic video on corporate ethics for leading multinational electronics corporation. Worked closely with director to bring an aura of authenticity and immediacy to challenging material. Assistant Editor Summer Sun, Winter Moon M30A Productions Provided media management and technical support to documentary film (ITVS grant recipient slated for PBS broadcast). Re-organized existing project, loaded new footage, created fully redundant backup of media, and provided ongoing maintenance. Nirvana Unplugged DVD Beehive Productions/MTV Supported editor with logging, media management and color correction for re-cut of live MTV concert footage for DVD release. Supervised conform of piece from DigiBeta tapes. Provided Final Cut Pro technical support. Grandview Island Productions Logged and captured video, managed media, and created rough assemblies for international corporate video producer serving such clients as KPMG, Ford Motor Company and Beck’s Beer.