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W. Layne Mcdonald

10983 Bluffside Drive, Apartment 6112 Studio City, California 91604 United States
615-828-6055 . 901-834-4794 laynewmcdonald@mac.com . http://www.laynemcdonald.com
Non-Union

Performer Profile


  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 6 feet 1 in
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Age Range: 26 - 30
  • Physique: Athletic
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Hair Length: Short
  • Eyes: Blue
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Voice Type: Baritone, Tenor

Representation


SUMMARY
A certified Avid and Final Cut Editor, with ten years of experience in live and post-production studios.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Avid and Final Cut Editor(10 Years)
  • Photoshop and After Effects (8 Years)
  • Camera Operator (10 Years)
  • Producer and Director (5 Years)

EXPERIENCE

Bitmax, Inc. - Editor (2010 - Current)
www.bitmax.net
Edit, fix, manage and master final digital assets for Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Disney, Interscope, MTV, BET and other studios. Worked in a team and individually in order to meet client deadlines for music videos, feature films and television programs.

IndieCross Studios - Producer/Director/Editor (2008-Current) www.indiecross.com
Produces, Directs and Edits feature documentaries that have been broadcast world-wide on television and distributed on DVD.

United for Life Foundation - Media Director / Editor (2005-2008) www.unitedforlifefoundation.org
Founding member of the production studio, networked with local television crews on over fifty original programs, and Lead Avid and Final Cut Editor.

Eternal Word Television Network - Avid Editor (2003-2006) www.ewtn.org
Worked with Avid and Final Cut editing stations, arranged interviews, shot extra footage, and used a timely work ethic to get weekly live and taped programs ready to air. Filled in as Graphic Designer and Camera Operator, as needed.

Southern Company - Camera Operator (2002-2003) www.southerncompany.com
Worked as a Camera Operator for corporate studio and live events. Travelled, preformed maintenance on gear, and worked on a large crew to create dynamic live events for clients.

Atlanta’s Best New Homes - Editor / Camera / Graphics (2002) www.christosmedia.com
Worked in a team of three people to shoot, edit and finalize a weekly television show.

EDUCATION
Los Angeles Film School - Los Angeles, California - Associates in Film, 2010 (Hired Out) Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia - Associates in Video Production, 2001 Jefferson State College - Birmingham, AL - General Education, 2000

SKILLS
Avid, Final Cut Studio, Photoshop, After Effects, Motion, Color, Compressor, Final Draft, DVD Studio Pro, Sound Track Pro, FirePod Studio, Sound Track Pro, Illustrator, DVD Studio Pro, FTP, HTML, Garage Band, Cubas, Pro Tools, Pro Digital Film Cameras, MAC or PC

REFERRALS
Josh Jensen - Media Operations Manager - Bitmax - 323-978-7878 - jjensen@bitmax.net Lee John Bruno - Director - United for Life - 205-585-7541 - interlight@earthlink.net Deb Piroch - EWTN - TV Producer - 205-567-3270 - dpiroch@ewtn.com Chris Paul - Christos Media - 678-966-3011 - info@christosmedia.com

CERTIFICATES
Final Cut Studio, Avid, Beta, DVCPro, DVCAM, HDCAM

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hired out of the LA Film School
“Top Production Studio” - Birmingham Business Journal, 2005-2008 “Top Film Student” - Art Institute of Atlanta, 2001

MENTORS
Danford B. Greene (Editor) “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour”, “Mash”, “Blazing Saddles”, “Fun with Dick and Jane”, “Who is Harry Crumb?”, “The Bob Hope Comedy Special” http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0338714/

Film


The Dream Center Documentary (2012) Producer/Director/Editor IndieCross Studios
Emergency Contact (2010) Script Supervisor Independent
The Gilded Cage (2010) Script Sup./Editor Independent
For Love Or Ninja 4 (2010) Cinematographer/Editor Independent
City of Ember (2008) Marketing / Web BTS Editor Walden Media
Little Men (2005) Editor Life is my Movie
I Am David (2004) BTS Video Editor Eternal Word Television Network
Passion of the Christ BTS Video Editor (TV) Eternal Word Television Network
Polar Express BTS Video Editor (TV) Eternal Word Television Network
A Dream Worth Living (2008) Director/Editor United for Life Foundation

Television


International Week of Prayer and Fasting (2009) Producer/Director/Editor Signs & Wonders, LLC.
Lebanon (2009) Editor Ignatius Productions
Club 139 (2006-2007) Director/Editor IndieCross Studios
Alive 4 Life TV (2005-2007) Director/Editor IndieCross Studios
Last Days in Jerusalem (2004) Editor Ignatius Productions
Life on the Rock (2003-2006) Editor EWTN
World Over Live (2003-2006) Editor, Assistant Graphic Designer EWTN
Threshold Of Hope (2003-2006) Editor, Assistant Graphic Designer EWTN
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land (2003) Editor Ignatius Productions
EWTN Live (2003-2006) Editor EWTN

Commercials


Harbor Lights 1st AD/Editor April Campion
Ventura Harbor Editor April Campion

Hosting


Alive 4 Life TV (2005-07) Host/Producer/Director/Editor United for Life Foundation/IndieCross Studios
Club 139 TV (2006-07) Host/Producer/Director/Editor United for Life Foundation/IndieCross Studios
International Week of Prayer and Fasting (2006-08) Host/Director/Editor Sings & Wonders, LLC.

Internet


Makin' It (2011) Producer/Director/Editor IndieCross Studios

Performer Skills


  • Performance Skills: Comedian, Martial Arts, Teleprompter, Improvisation, Singing, Stunts, Host, Voiceover
  • Athletic Skills: Boxing, Track & Field, Swimming, Basketball, Martial Arts, Football, Golf
  • Accents: Southern, Russian, Midwest, Middle Eastern, Scottish, Irish, British, Jamaican, Australian, Italian, German, Chinese, West Indian, Spanish, French
  • Musical Instruments: Guitar

Education


  • Art Institute of Atlanta, Video/Film, Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
    Top student of class, fastest graduating student, deans list every quarter, one of the most successfull students

Training


  • Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, Digital Film and Video Production, Various, 2001

Awards


  • Short Story Competition, 1st Place, 2001
  • Trumbauer Drama Festival, 1st in SEC - Solo Acting, 1999
  • Trumbauer Drama Festival, 1st in SEC - Duo Acting, 1999
  • Birmingham Buisness Journal, Top Production Company, 2006
  • Trumbauer Drama Festival, All Star Cast, 1999
    Didn't even have a speaking role in the short format play

References


  • Lee John Bruno, Representation
  • Ben Nelson, Host of Club 139
  • Deb Piroch, EWTN Producer

Employment Details


  • Work History: Industrial, Theater, Radio, Voice Over, Internet, Commercial, Music Video, Film, Television
  • Job Categories: Directing, Editing, Writing, Cinematography, Producing, Acting, Production
  • Are you willing to work unpaid?: No
  • Authorized to work in United States: Yes
  • Primary Citizenship: United States
  • Valid Passport: Yes
  • Prior Job Title 1: Editor - Bitmax
  • Prior Job Title 2: Media Director / Lead Editor - United For Life Foundation
  • Prior Job Title 3: Editor - Eternal Word Television Network

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