Brandon Hurd
Brandon Hurd
160 Beaconsfield Ave, Toronto, M6J-3J6 |------------ | ------------
Qualifications Summary:
Hard-working film school graduate, offering experience in fast past media based environment; recognized for being:
• Editor of short documentary Pretty Dangerous which was recently selected by Tiff for the upcoming “Canada’s Top Ten”
• Owner of entire Adobe suite and home editing station.
• Proficient in Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha. Knowledgable in InDesign, DaVinci Resolve.
• Can multitask with the ability to identify and prioritize tasks independently.
• Knowledgable in post workflow including file types, codecs, proxies, online / offline editing.
• Solid research and writing skills, with ability to initiate and execute research independently.
• Reliable, respectful, honest, hard working, great team work skills, great communication.
Work History
Freelance - Toronto (Be Hurd Productions)
April 2016 - Present
• Self employed freelance editor creating content for people via word of mouth and found online
• Clients include: Disney, Snap Chat, NHL, MLB, Buick, Flight Centre, Mcfarlane Toys, Tangerine, Wind Mobile,
Toyota, CFC, Ed The Sock, Independent Film Makers
• Work with large companies in Toronto and Montreal creating corporate and creative content
• Design and edit commercial content for company in Montreal specializing in children's toys
On Site Visual - Toronto / GTA
February 2017 - Present - Owner
• Owner and operator of independent production company dedicated to filming training videos and visual
documentation of construction sites.
• Work with top of the field companies such as Ellis Don and JLL
• Schedule,Organize, shoot and edit all content
• Notable projects include: Milton Hospital, Joseph Brant Hospital, Etobicoke General
Imports Dragon - Toronto/Montreal
September 2016 - Present - Editor/Motion Graphic Designer
• Trusted to work remotely to tweak existing cuts to match new branding specific to different broadcast areas
• Responsible for writing, developing, and final export of spots for new children’s toy products
• Responsible for ingesting and exporting proper broadcast frame rates
Post City Sound - Toronto
June 2016 - Present - Video Editor/Graphic Designer
• Responsible for the creation of a demo-reel for the company
• Sourced existing projects from hours of footage to assemble a collection of company work
• Create and designed two functional websites for the company
Anomaly - Toronto
October 2016 - December 2016 - Freelance Editor / VFX Artist
• Freelance Editor/Motion Graphic artist responsible for reviewing and completing copy decks sent from clients
• Edit and create social media posts for companies such as Budweiser, Bud-Light, Twizzlers, Oh Henry, Reeses
Tribute Entertainment
May 2016 - September 2016
• Exclusive in house video editor, using Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Responsible for creating video / graphic content to promote new movies to millions of unique viewers each month
• Created content for Tribute’s social media streams (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook etc.) adhering to company brand guidelines
• Responsible for shooting original content for Tribute’s site including Red Carpet interviews
Ed The Sock
February 2016 - May 2016 - Three Month Video Editor Internship
• Edited content for television icon Ed The Sock for exclusive Youtube Channel
• Adhered to Ed’s brand and visual guidelines keeping style consistent
Student Success & Engagement – Humber College
September 2014 - April 2016 - Multi-Media Content Creator
• Responsible for writing, producing, shooting and editing content for SSE to be distributed on social media and Humber T.V.
• Responsible for taking pictures and interviewing students for SSE social media
• To date, responsible for helping in the completion of 111 videos with 74,000+ views for Humber College
Linx Lounge – Humber College
April 2014 - April 2016 - Marketing Coordinator
• Responsible for creating web based advertisements for bar promotions
• Covered/recorded special events and created videos for Linx social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)
• Created material promoting bar for Humber T.V. adhering to brand guidelines
urArtist Network - Mississauga, ON
February 2012 – April 2012 - Three month Video Editor / Assistant internship
• Exclusive in house video editor
• Assisted head of company directly by updating social media accounts, replying to emails, replying to fans, filling out schedules
• Developed video project that was broadcasted on television in Sweden
• Developed web based videos for multiple bands (Lyric videos, Behind the scene videos, etc)
Education
Humber College - Film and Television production - September 2013 - April 2016
Post Grad Film studies, 3 year Advanced Diploma. With a focus on post production and writing.
Durham College - Creative Advertising and Marketing - September 2009 - April 2012
Advanced Advertising Diploma. With a focus on creative writing and graphic design.
Hobbies & Interests
• Photo manipulation and graphic design with both Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Still photography and videography of urban and rural environments.
• Hiking, travel, outdoor exploration.
• Animals
• Concerts, music, and music festivals.
• Watching and playing sports / Die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
References available upon request
Brandon Hurd
160 Beaconsfield Ave, Toronto, M6J-3J6 |------------ | ------------
Qualifications Summary:
Hard-working film school graduate, offering experience in fast past media based environment; recognized for being:
• Editor of short documentary Pretty Dangerous which was recently selected by Tiff for the upcoming “Canada’s Top Ten”
• Owner of entire Adobe suite and home editing station.
• Proficient in Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha. Knowledgable in InDesign, DaVinci Resolve.
• Can multitask with the ability to identify and prioritize tasks independently.
• Knowledgable in post workflow including file types, codecs, proxies, online / offline editing.
• Solid research and writing skills, with ability to initiate and execute research independently.
• Reliable, respectful, honest, hard working, great team work skills, great communication.
Work History
Freelance - Toronto (Be Hurd Productions)
April 2016 - Present
• Self employed freelance editor creating content for people via word of mouth and found online
• Clients include: Disney, Snap Chat, NHL, MLB, Buick, Flight Centre, Mcfarlane Toys, Tangerine, Wind Mobile,
Toyota, CFC, Ed The Sock, Independent Film Makers
• Work with large companies in Toronto and Montreal creating corporate and creative content
• Design and edit commercial content for company in Montreal specializing in children's toys
On Site Visual - Toronto / GTA
February 2017 - Present - Owner
• Owner and operator of independent production company dedicated to filming training videos and visual
documentation of construction sites.
• Work with top of the field companies such as Ellis Don and JLL
• Schedule,Organize, shoot and edit all content
• Notable projects include: Milton Hospital, Joseph Brant Hospital, Etobicoke General
Imports Dragon - Toronto/Montreal
September 2016 - Present - Editor/Motion Graphic Designer
• Trusted to work remotely to tweak existing cuts to match new branding specific to different broadcast areas
• Responsible for writing, developing, and final export of spots for new children’s toy products
• Responsible for ingesting and exporting proper broadcast frame rates
Post City Sound - Toronto
June 2016 - Present - Video Editor/Graphic Designer
• Responsible for the creation of a demo-reel for the company
• Sourced existing projects from hours of footage to assemble a collection of company work
• Create and designed two functional websites for the company
Anomaly - Toronto
October 2016 - December 2016 - Freelance Editor / VFX Artist
• Freelance Editor/Motion Graphic artist responsible for reviewing and completing copy decks sent from clients
• Edit and create social media posts for companies such as Budweiser, Bud-Light, Twizzlers, Oh Henry, Reeses
Tribute Entertainment
May 2016 - September 2016
• Exclusive in house video editor, using Adobe Premier, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Responsible for creating video / graphic content to promote new movies to millions of unique viewers each month
• Created content for Tribute’s social media streams (Youtube, Instagram, Facebook etc.) adhering to company brand guidelines
• Responsible for shooting original content for Tribute’s site including Red Carpet interviews
Ed The Sock
February 2016 - May 2016 - Three Month Video Editor Internship
• Edited content for television icon Ed The Sock for exclusive Youtube Channel
• Adhered to Ed’s brand and visual guidelines keeping style consistent
Student Success & Engagement – Humber College
September 2014 - April 2016 - Multi-Media Content Creator
• Responsible for writing, producing, shooting and editing content for SSE to be distributed on social media and Humber T.V.
• Responsible for taking pictures and interviewing students for SSE social media
• To date, responsible for helping in the completion of 111 videos with 74,000+ views for Humber College
Linx Lounge – Humber College
April 2014 - April 2016 - Marketing Coordinator
• Responsible for creating web based advertisements for bar promotions
• Covered/recorded special events and created videos for Linx social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)
• Created material promoting bar for Humber T.V. adhering to brand guidelines
urArtist Network - Mississauga, ON
February 2012 – April 2012 - Three month Video Editor / Assistant internship
• Exclusive in house video editor
• Assisted head of company directly by updating social media accounts, replying to emails, replying to fans, filling out schedules
• Developed video project that was broadcasted on television in Sweden
• Developed web based videos for multiple bands (Lyric videos, Behind the scene videos, etc)
Education
Humber College - Film and Television production - September 2013 - April 2016
Post Grad Film studies, 3 year Advanced Diploma. With a focus on post production and writing.
Durham College - Creative Advertising and Marketing - September 2009 - April 2012
Advanced Advertising Diploma. With a focus on creative writing and graphic design.
Hobbies & Interests
• Photo manipulation and graphic design with both Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Still photography and videography of urban and rural environments.
• Hiking, travel, outdoor exploration.
• Animals
• Concerts, music, and music festivals.
• Watching and playing sports / Die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
References available upon request