Objective: A meaningful position in media (film/video/web) production.

Equipment & Software Proficient in:

Experience Highlights:

· INDEPENDENT CAMERA/ EDITOR, (August 2003 to Present). Used Sony XV2100 and Canon ZR65 cameras and Final Cut Pro to shoot and edit videos for a variety of clients. Some projects also included work done in Photoshop, After Effects and infini-D.

· LEAD EDITOR, Empower Films."Sweetwater" (2001). Edited (AVID and AfterEffects) a feature length (80 min) dramatic/comedy directed by Marci W. Allen.

· TECH SUPPORT, Apple Computers (Aug 2001 to Aug 2004). Provided award winning technical support to Apple Customers.

· CAMERA/EDITOR, M-Pac Records. "Octopus City," (2000). Shot and edited (AVID and AfterEffects) a short form music video.

· CO-PRODUCER (Camera/Editor,) One Horn Productions. "Blood, Sweat and Teeth," (2000). Edited and helped shoot (multi-format) a 90 min story of a young athlete training to be a "no holds barred" fighter. Compressed several clips for their web site. (Personal production notes.)

· PRODUCER (Camera/Editor,) One Horn Productions. "Rage in the Cage" (2000). Edited and shot (Beta & DV) a feature length documentary about the participants in a New Orleans based "No Holds Barred" fighting tournament.(Personal production notes.)

· PRODUCER (Writer/Camera/Editor,) "The Least of My Brothers," (1999). Wrote, researched, shot and edited 90 min. documentary on the desegregation of Vidor, Texas, and the murder investigation of the first African American man to move there. Currently in film festivals across the U.S.

· EDITOR/CAMERA, Sunset Direct, (512) 464-8450, April 1997-Present. Producer of sales videos, product demos and multimedia demonstrations using BetaCam SP and DVCam cameras, the Avid MC 1000, Photoshop, After Effects and Infini-D 4.0. Also contributed to team multimedia projects for CD-ROMs and web pages.

· EDITOR/MOTION GRAPHICS, Heath Care Concepts, (512) 479-8508, January 1997- March 1997. Edited and created fx (Media 100, Photoshop, After Effects & Infini-D) for high impact sales videos.

· PRODUCER/EDITOR, River City Productions, (210) 724-2207, June 1996- January 1997. Producer of nationally syndicated outdoor sports program, "The Texas Angler." Responsible for shooting Betacam SP field tapes, editing (Media 100 & DVE) and writing a series of 30 minute programs and numerous 30 second commercials.

· VIDEO EDITOR/PRODUCER, Miracle Productions/Roy H. Williams Marketing, (512) 295-5700, Aug. 1994- June 1996. Responsible for completing nationally seen .30 sec TV spots and 5-60 minute infomercials as:

I created all graphics and sound effects using BetaCam SP tape and the Media 100 Macintosh based digital editing system, BetaCam SP UVW, 3/4" and S-VHS VTR's. Incorporated original Photoshop and Fractal Painter graphics. Also responsible for numerous 30 sec. commercial spots.

· PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (Intern), "Cafe Bob," Fall 1994. Interned as lighting assistant, PA, and all-around "gofer" for local independent production.

· VIDEOGRAPHER, Camp-TV, Summer, 1994, Dallas, TX. Shot and scripted 30 minute video yearbook for LaJunta Boys Ranch using S-VHS AG 1950 cameras.

· Art Dept./Scenic Shop (Intern) "The Substitute Wife," NBC-TV/ The Frederick S. Pierce Company. Austin, Texas, Winter 1994. Served as full time Art Department Intern responsible for constructing and painting sets/props and backgrounds. "Loaned Out" to Grips/Lighting, Drivers, Electrical, and Catering.

· CAMERA/EDITOR, Image Specialists,INC., March 1993-June 1993. Beaumont, Texas. Edited (S-VHS) testimonials and documentary footage into a 30 minute legal "settlement brochure.". Also shot numerous video depositions.

· Driver/Assn't Location Scout, "Philadelphia," Jonathan Demme-Dir., Mike Wakely-Location Scout. Philadelphia, Pa., Fall, 1992. Responsible for driving location scout to remote Philadelphia and suburban areas in pre-production.

· PA/ Grip, "Renaissance," Renaissance Productions, Philadelphia, Pa., Summer-Fall 1992. Responsible for general set production PA/Grip work (Lighting, Cabling, Set Construction, etc.) on low budget (Direct to Video) horror feature.

· Construction Assn't, Key Grip, Mobilcolor Productions, Hill Studios. Paulsboro, NJ (Philly Suburb,) May 1992-February 1993. Responsible for building and painting sets, driving, and general set PA/Grip work at film/video sound stage and scenic shop. Major projects included "Genesis: I Can't Dance," the Miss America Pageant sets and several major 35mm TV commercials (Dirt Devil Vacuums, Chevy Motors, etc.).

· Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor, "Innocent Bystanders," 1993. Created original 15 minute 16mm B&W horror film, with original music score, toured NYC/Philadelphia area film festivals.

· Key Set PA/Grip, "Cinema Workshop," 1987-1992. Served as Key Grip/ Key PA on over 7 independently produced 16mm short films, two of which were submitted for student academy awards. Invented new method of creating film title/credits utilizing Macintosh computers.

· WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER, Martins Video, November 1991-March 1992. Pleasantville, NJ. Shot (S-VHS) weddings and receptions with in camera editing.

· Segment Producer/Host, "Telerrific," September to November 1991. Glassboro, NJ, 08028. Camera team member. Also wrote, produced, story boarded and edited segment of CAPE award winning children's program.

Education Rowan University, B.A. in Communications, Radio/TV/Film, (May 92,)

Glassboro, NJ, 08028. Minor in Design/Illustration.

Additional professional development courses in Adobe Illustrator and Screen writing from UNIVERSITY of TEXAS informal classes and classes in public speaking and monologues from the COMEDY GYM and BAD DOG THEATER. Several 2D animation courses from Austin Community college.

Military

Honors and · Life Member, National Eagle Scout Association. · ROTC Scholarship recipient.

Activities: · "Glassworks! -1992". Anthology of Glassboro State College's top student writers.

Web Links: http://www.kordelski.org/vidor2.html

http://www.youtube.com/hairypolack

Kevin Hebert, Creative Director, Sunset Direct. (512) 464-8450. kevin_hebert@mail.sunsetdirect.com.

Blake Grugett, Art Director, drkoop.com, (512) 726-5138. bgrugett@mail.drkoop.com

Mike Webb, Media Buyer, Webb Advertising, (417) 889-9099

Roy Williams, Owner, Miracle Productions/Roy H. Williams Marketing,(512) 295-5700.

Frank Guilloteau/Darrel Burnet, Supervisors, Health Care Concepts. (512) 479-8508

Allen Green, Supervisor, The Texas Angler . (210) 734-2207.

Vic Feazell, client/owner of www.onehornproductions.com, (512) 372-8244.

Joseph Bierman, Communications Teacher, Rowan University. (609) 256-4289. bierman@rowan.edu.