manuel e. trucco

email metrucc@yahoo.com

Job Objective

To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills in video and film.

Education

· Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

Major-Communication Arts and Design

Concentration in Photography, Film, and Video

Work Experience

· Studio Crew for www.on24.com. Duties include shooting video for programs, encoding programs, running audio, field setups, design with Photoshop, title design with AfterEffects, and editing with the Media 100 and Trinity editing systems. July 2000 to November 2000

· Cinematographer and Production assistant for Cyberfest 2000 music festival. July 2000

· Writer, Director, Cinematographer for A Final End in Austin, TX May 2000.

· Intern, Austin Music Network. Duties include camera operation and sound mixing in a live to tape environment

· Intern, The Bowyer Photography Studio, Richmond, VA-projects include assisting on studio setups, digital manipulation, and location photography. July 1998 to January 1999.

· Writer, director, editor, and scorer for Linger. Fall 1998.

· Writer and director for A Breakup. Spring 1998.

· Writer and director for A Film. Fall 1996.

· Actor, prop master, set designer for Air Conditioned. Summer 1996.

Technical Skills

· 16 mm film cameras

· Familiar with Canon xl1 and Sony dsr300 video cameras

· Editing film through splicing or editing on Premiere, The Avid, and Media 100 editing systems

· Sound editing and sequencing techniques

· Adobe's Photoshop computer software

· Adobe's After Effects computer software

· Ansel Adams' Zone system Honors, Activities, and Awards

· Cinematographer for live music events in Austin, TX

· Abstract films shown at Atomic Café in Austin, TX

· Linger shown at short film festival in Richmond, VA

· Received an undergraduate grant to produce A Breakup, December 1997

· Dean's List, Fall 1996

Portfolio Available Upon Request

References Upon Request Willing to travel or relocate