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Hi, Jim Eaton (resume) saying thanks for dropping in. James Eaton Associates is the name of the company, jameseaton.tv and videobeach.com are our web domains.  We offer vast expertise in digital video, film production, post-production, cool bicycle tricks, with a little voice work on the side.

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RESUME of James Eaton
 director / editor

 

Twenty-plus years of practical experience in project management, production, direction and editing of live action film and video, with heavy emphasis on creative development, execution and packaging of visual, audio and graphic information.  Expertise extends to green screen composite effects, animation and computer generated imaging.

(Since 1993) Director, Editor and President of James Eaton Associates (JEA). We develop, produce, direct and edit a wide array of digital video projects.  Visit the Screening Room  and peruse the  Client List.

  

(On occasion) Leader of a Digital Video Intensive workshop.  Digital video A2Z:  A crash course in digital video from Seattle Film Institute, Seattle's only school dedicated to the art and science of film making.  We cover DV production from shooting through non-linear editing and DVD authoring.  Aimed at the professional, prosumer and hard-core hobbyist.

(2000-01) Producer, First Assistant Director and Editor, Joyful Partaking, an independent feature film (35mm) produced in the greater Seattle area.  IMDb listing.  Approximate budget of $650,000. Responsibilities included (but not limited to) staffing of cast & crew, creative/script consultation and coordination of production and location logistics. The film garnered awards on the independent film festival circuit and was featured on HBO - Eastern Europe.  Worldwide release on DVD from UK-based, Wysiwyg Films.

(1995-2000) Producer/director (as JEA) of over 120 documentary-style marketing videos for Microsoft Corporation.  Budgets for these projects ranged from $20,000 to $100,000. Responsibilities included complete coordination of all phases of production: Organization, staffing, planning, production and post-production. These projects highlight our ability to take other’s visions, determine the core marketing message and make it a reality, as well as an ability to bring together a diverse group and forge a cogent creative reality. 
 Portfolio DVD on request
 (1991-93) Executive Producer, Digital Post & Graphics, Seattle.  Responsibilities included production, budgeting, design, direction, art direction, supervising special effects, animation and post-production on regional & national commercials and other productions. This position also included management of the creative staff and consultation to production companies and advertising agencies. 

(1984-91) Creative Director and President of James Eaton Associates Inc., a film and video commercial production company specializing in the people-humor-dialog genre.  JEA was a profitable business responsible for the production and direction of a wealth of regional and national advertisements. 

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTStfolio DVD on request.

  • Our latest work is presented in the Screening Room

  • Producer/director of the broadcast series, SOLUTIONS IN BUSINESS, for Microsoft Television.  ('97 & '98 TV seasons)

  • Longer form marketing projects for Starbucks, Regence Blue Shield, Great Plains Software, Baan Software, Hewlett-Packard, Nintendo, City University, Data I/O & KPS/Telecom (Netherlands).

  • Producer/director of segments of TOTALLY HIDDEN VIDEO for Fox Television.

  • Producer/director of Tickle Tune Typhoon's, LET'S BE FRIENDS music program, which was picked up by The Disney Channel and released on video by Celebrity Home Entertainment.

  • Director of THIRTEENTH CHRISTMAS, Emmy-winning original drama for television for KING Broadcasting.  Emmy-winner for best public affairs special.  Emmy-nominated for Best Director. 

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES  (available on request)

ADDITIONAL INFO

  • Expert in the use of Final Cut Pro and Sony Vegas high-definition video editing software.  Also literate with Adobe Premier and Avid.  Proficient in the use of Photoshop, Sony Sound Forge and Acid, Adobe Audition and Soundbooth, plus the usual business apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
     

  • Married, father of two, decorated Vietnam combat veteran (USAF), guitar player and collector, non-smoker,  healthy and reasonably well adjusted... all things considered.   

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