Charles R. Horn
6842 Strata Street ~ McLean, VA 22101
240.997.6357
chadhorn@chadhorn.net
EDUCATION   American University, Washington DC, May 2004
BA Visual Media and Multimedia Design & Development Dual Major
Graduated May 2004, GPA 3.3 (3.5 in Major)

FAMU, Prague, Czech Republic, May 2003
Studied "Cinema Studies" Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic, Fall Semester at the Film Academy of the Musical Arts
EMPLOYMENT   Freelance (January 2005-Present)
•  Video, Audio, Video Editing, and Grip work for a variety of clients including ESPN, Discovery Communications, CNN, ABC, Fox, BET, CNBC, HGTV, XM Satellite Radio and shows such as America's Most Wanted, Inside Edition, Extra, and many more.
•  Final Cut Pro and Avid Editing including generation of graphics through Apple Motion and Adobe After Effects
•  Research, Conceptualize, Create, and Implement websites for a variety of clients including American University and General Electric

Video Solutions, Alexandria VA
Editor / Associate Producer (August 2004-January 2005)
•  Edited all projects including building custom graphical elements
•  Managed a number of projects and took on various other roles as necessary such as Director of Photography and Crew Chief

Anderson and Phillips Labs, American University, Washington DC
Student Technology Consultant (August 2001-December 2002, August 2003-May2004)
•  Assist teachers and students with questions regarding technology available in the labs
•  Instruct students on Final Cut Pro and Photoshop and other software available

EXPERIENCE   ATV, American University Television (August 2000-May 2002)
        Sound Board Operator, Lighting, Technical Director

WVAU, American University Radio (August 2000-December 2002)
        Producer and DJ

AU Habitat for Humanity (August 2000-May 2001)
        Executve Board - "Media Guy"
•  Documented all of the builds and meetings on video
•  Produced and edited a few multimedia packages and documentaries for promotional and fundraising uses
ACHIEVEMENTS   Eagle Scout Award — Boy Scouts of America
SKILLS   Software: Advanced knowledge with Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Photoshop. Proficient with Adobe After-Effects, Apple Motion, DVD Studio Pro, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver. Macromedia Fireworks. Basic understanding of Visual Basic, C++, Maya 5.0.

Production:Daily use of Shure FP33 Audio Mixer and BetaSP / DVCPro / HD camcorders. Advanced lighting experience. Some experience with studio television production and still photography.