About Victor
Victor Lei
Summary
Freelance video specialist with expertise of story researching, script writing, camera operating, audio post-production, color correction, motion graphic design and video post-production management. Extensive experience in creating short video projects, informational and documentary-style video reports, public service announcements and commercials with specific target audience. Good familiarity with both video production and post-production workflows.
Key Skills
Cameras:
- Ikegami Studio Video Camera
- Panasonic P2HD Studio Video Camera
- Canon XL-1 Video Camcorder
Video Editing Software:
- Final Cut Pro 7
- Windows Movie Maker
- Avid Media Composer 5
- Adobe After Effects CS 5
- Motion 4
Music / Audio Production Software:
- Soundtrack Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Pro Tools 8 LE
- Audacity
Other Equipment / Software / Applications:
- Live Type
- MS Office 2007
- Chinese Character Typing (PinYin, ChangJie, Quick)
- Chyron 3-D Character Generator
- Grass Valley Kayak Digital Switcher
- Ross HD Digital Switcher
Languages
- English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Experience
Audio Visual Technician
The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Hospitality industry
March 2012 – Present Macao
Monitor and maintain the normal operation of all audio/visual equipment throughout the Cotai strip, to ensure they are operated in a safe and efficient manner
Carry out routine maintenance and urgent repair works in accordance with sound engineering practices and occupational health and safety regulations
Respond to calls in all areas of the Cotai strip including the casinos, meeting areas, convention spaces and hotel suites
Assist the Shop Supervisor in monitoring the contractors carrying out the maintenance and urgent repair works and ensure their works are in compliance with the required specifications and standards
Perform ad-hoc tasks as required
January 2010 – Present San Francisco Bay Area / Macau
Selected Video Projects: (You can visit http://victorleivideo.wordpress.com/my-most-recent-projects/ for the most updated list of my projects)
“Super T – MGMT Interview” – a short interview segment with the manager of a local paper factory in Macau (worked as a videographer, editor and motion graphic artist)
“Seac Pai Van Park Event” – a short video documenting a public event in Macau (worked as a videographer, editor and motion graphic artist)
“Best Of SF 2012 – Historic Sites” series (worked as a videographer, editor and motion graphic artist)
True Colors TV (worked as a motion graphic artist)
“Ride Muni For Free On New Year’s Eve” – A Short Motion Graphics Public Service Announcement for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) (worked as a motion graphic artist)
Holiday Music Video – “Holiday Spirit In San Francisco” (worked as a videographer, editor and motion graphic artist)
Short Documentary – “Misha Antonich – Media . Arts . Life” (worked as a producer, director, editor and motion graphic artist)
Freelance Video Producer
IDTV
October 2011 – December 2011 San Francisco Bay Area
• Researching story / show ideas
• Writing and organizing scripts / show material
• Making show run-downs
• Coordinating with studio and field production crews
• Scheduling studio and field shoots
• Discussing show contents / blocking with talents
• Updating the social media websites.
Post-Production / Video Editor
IDTV
Broadcast Media industry
January 2010 – December 2011
• Overseeing and responsible for the post-production process
• Capturing, logging and managing media files
• Audio mixing, motion graphics designing and color correcting
• Coordinating with producers and directors
“BEST OF SF” Producer
IDTV
Broadcast Media industry
February 2011 – May 2011
A 3-minute special segment on Comcast Cable channels 27 & 75, featuring history, sports and lifestyle of San Francisco.
-Researching story ideas
-Making run-downs
-Preparing and writing scripts
-Coordinating with field and studio production crews
-Scheduling studio and field shoots
-Creating and designing graphics / visual effects
Show Producer / Editor / Blogger
IDTV
Broadcast Media industry
January 2011 – May 2011
- Writing and organizing scripts / show material
- Making show run-downs
- Working and coordinating with studio production crew
- Discussing show contents / blocking with talents
- Updating social networking websites for the show
Intern / Production Assistant
KPIX CBS5
Privately Held; Entertainment industry
September 2010 – December 2010
Intern For CBS5 / KPIX TV Program “Eye On The Bay”
- Support for the production team for “Eye On The Bay” show
- Dubbing tapes / DVDs
- Logging video footage using CAT-DV Pro
- Collecting story ideas from viewers
- Assist producers on researching story ideas
- Booking shoots for guests
- Assist on field shoots
- Resizing pictures into HD quality
- Ingest both analog and digital video tapes / media into CAT-DV Pro
- Other general office duties as assigned
Producer / Editor
IDTV
Broadcast Media industry
January 2010 – May 2010
- Writing and organizing scripts / show material
- Making show run-downs
- Working and coordinating with studio production crew
- Discussing show contents / blocking with talents
Education
City College of San Francisco
Certificate, Sound Design
2011
City College of San Francisco
Certificate, Broadcast Motion Graphics, Television Production and Video Postproduction
2011
City College of San Francisco
Certificate, Video Production and Editing
2010
