HEATH McKNIGHT
Writer, Filmmaker, Teacher
(954) 793-5828

WRITING/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

DMN (Digital Media Net)
12/2006 – Present
Writer of articles on Digital Video and Film Production, Cameras, Post-Production and more, along with production and post-production workflows.

Videomaker Magazine
1/2007 – Present
Writer on various articles regarding HDV and DV cameras and edit systems. I wrote the cover story, “Compact Camcorder Buyers Guide,” June 2007.

VASST/Sundance Media Group
Writer, Instructor; 2005 – Present
Co-writer of “HDV: What You NEED to Know, Vol. 2,” and “The Full HD,” with Douglas Spotted Eagle. Writer of various video-related articles for website.

Palm Beach Film School
West Palm Beach, Florida
Lead Instructor; 1/2004 – 7/2007
Responsible for students, curriculum, instructors and equipment. Instructor in general production, camera and Final Cut Pro classes; set supervisor on over 120 student films.

TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

Bluwave Video
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Writer, Producer, Camera, Editor; 5/2009 - Present
Produce commercials for the South Florida and Treasure Coast markets, for Comcast Spotlight advertising services.  Use high definition cameras and edit on Final Cut Pro.

Digital Cut
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Editor/Videographer, 10/2008 - April, 2009
Responsible for editing corporate videos, commercials, docudramas, and more.  Edit on Final Cut Pro, work with Photoshop and some After Effects.  Videographer on select productions.

MCB Creative
Jupiter, Florida
Senior Camera, Director, Co-Editor, Final Cut Pro; 5/2007 – 10/2007
Director, senior videographer, co-editor on “Clay Man” infomercial.

Broken Sound Productions
Boca Raton, Florida
Editor, Final Cut Pro; Summer 2005
Editing the shows “The Great Escape for the Travel Channel,” “Weekend Makeover” for WE (Women’s Entertainment), and “Men’s Room” for PAX.

Ko-Mar Productions
West Palm Beach, Florida
Freelance Videographer, Editor, Grip, 1/2002 – Present
Freelance shoot, edit and grip: sports, commercials, interviews, concerts, and more.

WPTV News Channel 5
West Palm Beach, Florida
Writer/Producer/Editor
12/2000 – 4/2004 and 11/1997 – 10/1999
Creative Services: Write, Produce, Shoot, and Edit. Promos, commercials, public service announcements, news teases and some TV shows. DVCPro and Final Cut Pro.
Tape Editor and Videographer: Edit the news shows (VOs, Sots, packages) on linear and non-linear (EditStream, now Final Cut Pro) equipment. Shot sports and news.

FILM EXPERIENCE

Producer: DECEMBER, feature film drama, © Four Star Productions. Responsible for hiring of crew, securing rented or purchased equipment including camera, lighting and grip support. I supervised and co-managed the production.

Writer/Director/Producer: 9:04 AM, feature film; RELEASE ME, 3 SISTERS, A REMINDER, PUSH/PULL, HELLEVATOR; all short films. Each premiered at the Palm Beach International Film Festival. SKYE FALLING, feature film, on DVD.

Line Producer: A VETERAN AFFAIR, dramatic short film, © Herb Sennett; IN THE FLESH, horror short film, © Lance Stranahan. Hiring of crew, overseeing production.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient Final Cut Pro editor since 1999; DVD Studio Pro user since 2001.
• Accomplished videographer: HD (HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, HDV), DV, 24p.
• Trained gaffer/lighting technician and grip for film, television and video.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Filmmaker Award for 9:04 AM, 2007 Palm Beach International Film Festival.
• Named one of 10 people who “Kick Ass” by New Times Ft. Lauderdale, 2005.
• Founder of the Palm Beach Film Society and its annual Voices of Local Film.

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida; Graduated: 5/2006
Bachelors Degrees; Communications: Media Studies and Arts and Humanities

Palm Beach Community College
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; Graduated: 5/1998
Associate of Science Degree; Film, Television and Video Technology

REFERENCES

Available and furnished upon request.