THOMAS RIVERA MONTES
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PROFILE
- Dynamic and results-oriented film editor with three years of experience in Video Production and Editing, specifically with in-depth knowledge of video production, editing techniques, video equipment and tools.
- Expertise with the latest video editing systems, and especially with the latest video editing software on the market.
- Ability to visualize script as narrated by script writers
SKILLS AND TECHNICAL TOOLS PROFICIENCY
- Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X
- Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, CC
- AVID
- Pre and Post video or digital media production including Da Vinci Resolve
- Production Software: Adobe Photoshop, FCP, MS Office.
- Web/mobile VOD technologies
- Fluent in English, Spanish and French
WORK HISTORY
2013 - present Freelance Video Editor
- Develop and edit video content for several short narrative films, a short documentary and a documentary feature
- Determine and prioritize stories and ensure content has a consistent “feel” and is compelling
- Worked on the sound design of several projects to ensure the consistency of the story and the director’s desire
- Collaborated closely with clients to create the film that they wanted while bringing suggestions
The Gospel According to Andre (2018) by Kate Novack, documentary Editor
Bronx Gothic (2017) by Andrew Rossi, documentary Editor
Dare and Truth (2016) by Thomas Rivera Montes, short film Director, Editor, Sound Designer, Colorist
Mad Full of Dreams (2016) by Kevin Baggott, feature film Editor
NAT GEO Climbing Tree (2016) by Dave Katz, short film Editor, Sound Designer, Colorist
See Memory (2015) by Viviane Silvera, short animation Editor
The Sentinel (2015) by Jay Parikh, short film Editor, Sound Designer
Billie Jean (2015) by Brielle Mallano, short film Editor
Act Zero (2015) by Thomas Rivera Montes, short film Director, Editor, Sound Designer
Iria (2014) by Thomas Rivera Montes, short documentary Director, Editor, Sound Designer, Colorist
EDUCATION
Brooklyn College, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major Film Production, GPA: 3.88
Elective Classes: Advanced Editing, Advanced Documentary, Producing