Ralph Garcia (e-mail)

Education
Radio Television, and Film, Bachelor of Arts Degree: 2006
Emphasis: Multimedia Design, Minor: Sociology
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Awards
Dean's Scholar: San Jose State University, College of Humanities and the Arts 2006-2007

Work Experience
Co-Director/Editor, Que Huong Media - San Jose, CA: 2005
- Co-directed and filmed episodes of Real Talk TV, a 15-minute talk show series about Asian-American youth culture.
- Edited and created graphics for Real Talk TV.

Editor, Cinequest - San Jose, CA: 2006
- Accompanied visiting filmmakers as they promoted their Cinequest films in San Jose.
- Filmed and edited podcasts (entitled Cinequest Special Reports) documenting filmmakers’ promotional endeavors.
- Edited episodes of two Cinequest podcast comedy series: Petey Puppett and The F Word.

Instructor, Camp Cinequest - San Jose, CA: 2006
- Instructed young campgoers about the various types of microphones and their proper usage in film production.
- Assisted groups of campgoers in producing their own original films.

Editor/Web Designer, SFour Productions - San Jose, CA: 2006-present
- Edited company video projects for web release as well as video contest entries.
- Responsible for the design and maintenance of the company web site and web promotions.

Videographer, Academy of Martial Philosophy - San Jose, CA: 2007-present
- Filmed and edited various special events, as well as designed graphics and menus for event DVDs.

Software Experience
- Video: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro
- Audio: Fruityloops Studio, Pro Tools
- Web: Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash
- Other: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Encore, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Skills and Interests
Web and graphic design, audio editing, non-linear video editing, building PCs.