A communications professional by career, Ed McNichol started as a
Motion Picture Specialist, editing film and video in the U.S. Army
in 1982. A Philadelphia native, his career has brought him from
California to Oregon, and through Anchorage, Alaska, to his current
home in Seattle, Washington.
He is now the Post-Production Supervisor at the University of
Washington and the ResearchChannel. In this role, he designs and
manages innovative workflows and technologies that provide
post-production services to the University. His department
consistently produces high-quality media and generates upwards of
$500,000 in revenue each year. He also details how to accomplish
efficient media production in his role with the ResearchChannel, a
consortium of research universities and corporate research
divisions.
A recognized expert in his field, Ed taught at the Sony Video
Institute for eleven years. He traveled the world teaching video
editors and technical directors how to expertly operate Sony’s
broadcast line of switchers, mixers and edit controllers. He also
demonstrated Sony’s products to many high-profile clients and at
numerous trade shows and events, including the National Association
of Broadcasters convention. Ed also assisted in the development of
many of Sony’s products.
His articles on video post-production have appeared in many
professional trade publications, including Post, TV Technology,
Video Systems and HighDef. His firm, EDcetera, has edited numerous
pieces for clients such as Microsoft, Nintendo, Starbucks and many
more. He also provides consulting services to a wide variety of
clients. An Apple Certified Professional, Ed is proficient in Final
Cut Studio, OS X Server and Xsan. He is a member of the Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences and the Society of Motion Picture and
Television Engineers.
His work has received numerous awards, including Emmys and
Tellys, and has received honors at several film festivals. More
information can be found at www.mcnichol.com.