Gregory P. Hatfield

 

Photographer / Non-linear Video Editor

 

gphatfield@live.com

 

 

 

JOB EXPERIENCE:

 

 

Photographer / Non-linear Video Editor

GPH Multimedia Productions, Palm Harbor, Florida 03/07-present

 

·      Freelance TV Production Services

·      Own and operate the following equipment and computer software:

               Sony HVR-A1U HD Video Camcorder; Canon Rebel XL; Apple Macintosh and Windows PC computers

               Avid Media Composer and Apple Final Cut Express non-linear video editing software; Adobe Creative Cloud 6

               All supporting equipment such as light kits, mics, cables, and tripods

 

Television News Video Editor

Voice of America Television (International Bureau of Broadcasting) 10/04-03/07

330 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC

 

·      Edited packages for VOA/IBB English and foreign language services

·      Maintained highest broadcast quality possible while meeting timely deadlines

·      Operated the following equipment and computer software:

Windows PC-based AVID Media Composer non-linear editing systems

Ampex ACE 25 and Panasonic AG-A850 videotape controllers

Sony, Mackie, and Grass Valley video switchers and audio boards

Sony Beta SP, SX, and DVCAM/MiniDV VCRs; AVSTAR Newsroom computer

 

Television News Video Editor / Studio Production Technician

WJZ-TV13 (CBS/Viacom O&O), Baltimore, Maryland 06/93-12/04

 

·      Edited news packages, VOs, VOSOTs, and VSVs for Eyewitness News at 4, 5, 6, and 11 PM

·      Co-produced complex, high-quality features using advanced editing techniques such as animation

·      Supervised weekend editing crew as ENG Coordinator under highly stressful, tight deadline conditions

·      Stage-managed news and pre-game Ravens specials; was integral part of remote crew at Ravens Stadium

·      Operated the following equipment and computer software:

Panasonic DVC-Pro and Sony BVH-70 Beta VCRs; Panasonic AG-A850 controller

Macintosh-based AVID Newscutter non-linear editing system

Newsroom computer running Windows NT and iNews software

 

Television News Photographer / Editor / Studio Technician

WNPL-TV 47, Tampa, Florida 03/92-11/92

 

·      Shot and edited news and sports packages, VOs, VOSOTs, and VSVs for Eyewitness News at 6 and 10 PM

·      Ran studio cameras and TelePrompTer; stage managed news set

·      Operated the following equipment:

Sony BVH-40/70 Beta VCR; Sony Betacam, both in the field and studio

 

Television News Studio Production Technician / Editor / Photographer

WBBH-TV20 (NBC), Fort Myers, Florida 03/90-03/92

 

·      Edited VOs, VOSOTs, VSVs, and packages for Eyewitness News Morning Edition, 6 and 11 PM

·      Shot and edited packages for Eyewitness News Weekend Edition in a timely, professional manner

·      Ran audio board, studio camera, and TelePrompTer; struck lighting, sets, mikes, and cables

·      Rolled tapes; floor-directed; maintained professional demeanor as part of a tight-knit news team

·      Operated the following equipment:

Sony BVH-40/70 Beta and BVU-800 3/4” VCRs; ADM S/TV24 audio console

Philips LDK-6 studio camera; Sony Betacam

 

Master Control Technician / Studio Production Technician

WUSF-TV16 (PBS), Tampa, Florida 06/87-03/90

 

·      Performed on-air switching of program breaks in master control with precision accuracy

·      Monitored and adjusted video and audio levels for highest broadcast quality

·      Floor-directed; struck lighting, sets, mikes, and cables as part of a team-oriented studio crew

·      Operated the following equipment:

Ampex 4100 MC-4 Video Switcher; Sony BVU-800 3/4” VCR; BVH-2000 1” VTR

Tektronix RM-529 Waveform monitor; color burst; Ikegami HK-323 studio cameras; TelePrompTer

 

 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

 

Bachelor of Arts 04/89

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Major: Mass Communications (Broadcasting)

 

Electronics Technician Certificate 03/82

L. A. Trades Institute, Los Angeles, CA

Major: Electronics Theory and Application

 

Associate of Arts 06/76

Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, FL

Major: Art

 

Radio Operators License 06/72

Radio Telecommunications “A” School, USN Training Facility, Bainbridge, Maryland

 

 

MILITARY SERVICE:

 

United States Navy 08/29/71-08/29/77

Basic Training (“Boot Camp”) NTC, Orlando, Florida 09/29/71-12/29/71

Radio Telecommunications “A” School, Bainbridge, Maryland 01/72-06/72

U.S.S. Mount Whitney, Norfolk, Virginia (Flagship for the Sixth Fleet) 06/72-12/73

U.S. Naval Reserve Station, Tampa, FL 01/74-08/29/76

Inactive Reserves 08/29/76-08/29/77

 

·      Radio Telecommunications Technician

·      Top-secret cryptographic clearance

·      Honorable Discharge (DD-214 furnished upon request) 12/29/73