P.o Box 6094, Big Bear Lake, Ca 92315

P.O Box 6094, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

909-366-0166 [email protected]

Francine Boucher Objective

Experienced and hard working individual in seek of challenging technical position in Audio and/or Video.

Experience

Technical Operator 2009 The Moving Picture Company, A Division of Technicolor by Thompson Santa Monica, CA •

Prepping video files for Visual Effects and Color Correction Artists.

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Cleaning, Scanning and Digitizing 16mm and 35mm film

• Converting various video formats including Phantom & Red Cam Footage & Image Sequences •

Converting and conforming EDLs

• Adding/removing 3/2 pulldown, letterboxing, pillarboxing and resizing various video files • Encoding and uploading digital media in low-res, hi-res and uncompressed formats for client viewing & archiving • Making client dubs including creation of Broadcast Masters, clone tapes, slates, labels, inserting audio and/or video to tape, DVD Authoring and assuring Quality Control for all outgoing media • Managing and organizing the vault, ordering stock and archiving projects to LTO4 tape stock • Creating proper file conversions using various software programs to convert timecode, framerate and resolution

Assistant Audio Engineer 2003 – 2007 Eleven Sound Santa Monica, CA •

Assisting the chief engineer for a leading Post Production Audio facility

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Importing OMFs, EDLs and various audio & video elements into Pro Tools

• Contacting producers and editors to gather all the necessary media required for the session • Testing and repairing equipment and software to assure proper functioning before the session •

Dolby 5.1 encoding and decoding, creating Stereo Mix and Splits

• Working closely with agency producers for proper creation of outgoing media with accurate specifications to Broadcast Networks • Engineering and Assistant Engineering in Sound Design, Foley, Dialog Editing, ADR, Music Editing, Mixing and Recording VO sessions

Bartender 2000 -- 2002 Nick’s Bar & Grill Hollywood Beach, FL •

Serving cocktails and fine food at a high volume beach front restaurant.

Bartender 1997 -- 2000 Hollywood Café Bar Quebec City, QC •

Serving drinks and food at a popular spot in Quebec City.

Front Desk Agent 1995-1997 Quality Hotel Quebec City, QC • Taking reservations, answering phones, booking rooms, client services, responsible for check-ins and check-outs.

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of: • Timecode (LTC & VITC) •

Framerates (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF and DF, 30, 59.94 etc..)

• Resolutions (NTSC, PAL, Film, HD Progressive, Interlaced and Progressive Segmented Frame, for Web) Hardware: Digibeta, Beta SP, HD Cam SR, D5, DV Cam, DVC Pro, DAT, Spirit 2K Film Scanner, analog patchbays, digital routers, Hi-8, VHS, 3/4”, ISDN, Audio Effects Processors, Digidesign Hardware and Consoles, analog mixers, various pre-amps and mics Software: Mac OS X and Windows, Pro Tools, Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Basic Linux, Autodesk Backdraft Conform, Clipster, Basic Photoshop, FTP, Windows Media & Quicktime encoding, Filemaker Pro, and Clipster

Education

2008-Present •

2002-2003 •

Cleveland, OH

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Associate Of Science Degree In Recording Arts

1994-1995 •

Cleveland Institute Of Electronics

Associate Degree Of Electrical Engineering (in process of acquiring)

Eastern Quebec Learning Center Quebec City, QC

Certification in Lodging and Hospitality

ALL REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST