AboutAlessandro Machi Expertise Have experience in both video and film, plus videotape editing, archiving, and remastering. Experienced in live event cinematography plus interviews. Have provided Video Post Production Services for independent film & video productions that have been distributed both nationwide and worldwide. Not too familiar with all the various Hd formats although I did operate an HD B-roll camera for an HD independent feature.
Regional Emmy Winner, also an Emmy Internship Scholarship Winner when I first finished college back in the mid 80's, plus several dozen super-8 filmmaking awards and for video productions as well.
I currently offer YouTube uploading tutoring that includes a critique and technical review as well. If you live in Los Angeles and would like to learn more about this educational service send an email to info at slingshotpro.com
Recently finished cinematography work on the film Dali, Dali, Dali which is now in post production.
Experience 25 years of Film & Video Production & Editing Experience including low budget & quality control. I enjoy filming in Super-8.
Organizations Founded Action! Film and Video Production Club while in College.
Publications www.Opednews.com
Education/Credentials Four Year College Program, was one or two classes short of graduation.
Awards and Honors Regional Emmy Winner, 8 Time Vision Award Winner, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Internship Winner, Film Festival Winner for several different Super-8 Films,
Past/Present Clients Sony Pictures, Prudential Jon Douglas, In Defense of Animals, Humane Society of the United States, Ivy Gullickson
Question So I'm fresh out of tech college with an AAS degree in video production living in MN. I have worked with a film crew from L.A. for a short period of time gaining some knowledge in the field. Whats the best way to get a paying gig in my position? Every company wants 2-5 years experience but how do I get there? Thanks a lot!
Answer One way to get camera work may be to be useful in the editing room. I believe most smaller video production companies require that their employees know some aspect of computer editing, even if their actual job with the company is in some other area. You do run the "risk" of being known as "an editor" rather than a camera person, but steady employment saves you money you don't have to invest in your own equipment even as you get paid to work and gain experience.
It is important to note that before you become an editor not only do you need to know how to edit, but you will probably get an entry level job loading in and logging video footage. This is one of the most critical yet often times undervalued positions a video production company can offer to new hires, but it still can be considered a viable employment entry point.
As you enter the world of video editing, you will see the result of what the camera department does as you log the footage. If you still have a desire to be a camera person, you will absorb what is in the video footage even as you work in the editing department logging in and labeling the footage.
Over time, if you save your money, you can still consider camera work as an option. You may even find combination camera and editing jobs available to you. But when you start, computer video skills will probably get you the farthest, the fastest.
