James P Dotson (J.P.)
816 N. Leavitt
Chicago, Il 60622
jaypdots@gmail.com
313.575.5128

Skill
Experienced editor and motion graphics designer. I have worked in live studios, post house environments and large advertising agencies. Detailed knowledge of video compression and codecs. Experienced camera operator and post production coordinator on set.

Experience

Senior Motion Graphics Editor

Arc Worldwide / Leo Burnett Advertising, Chicago, IL

2010 - present

Leading the editorial team technically and creatively as well as providing offline and online editorial including compositing, color correction, and motion graphics for broadcast and the web. Oversee that productions are completed on time and that all materials and people are in place to successfully do so. Set up standard workflows within the motion graphics group, and custom workflows as projects require. Supervise shoots and audio sessions as needed for productions. I also am responsible for training editorial team with new technologies and best practices.

Senior Editor/Motion Graphics
The Underground Studio, Doner Advertising, Southfield, MI

2004 - 2010

tising, Southfield, MI
2004 - 2010
Responsible for offline and online editorial, motion graphics and color correction of national spots as well as client videos and agency material. I worked closley with the staff to create workflows and standards that were implemented in the studio and the agency at large. Involved in research and purchasing of new equipment and implementation. I also was involved in shooting and producing material when needed.

Chyron Operator/Graphics
Televideo Studios, Troy, MI
2003
Began as a freelance P.A. at the 2003 Detroit Auto Show and was later hired as the Chyron operator/Graphics for the live studio. Other jobs were Studio camera operator, production assistant and various other duties around the studio.

Personal work
GiantSystem.tv
Editor, Colorist, Camera
Various videos
http://giantsystem.tv/31_heavytimes.html
http://giantsystem.tv/28_strangerwaves.html

Education
Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, Southfield, MI
Completed the video portion of the program.

Equipment
Post Production: Extremly proficient
Final Cut Pro, Smoke for Mac, After Effects, Avid, Color, Davinci Resolve 9, Photoshop, Shake and various plug-ins and compression software.