Career Profile
Carlis W. Johnson
From iTunes metadata packaging and digital delivery to file compression and transcoding, I have 15 years of experience working in post production. I’m familiar with software such as Oxygen XML Editor, Apple Transporter, Adobe Media Encoder, Aspera faspex, and Signiant's Media Exchange. Having worked for both small companies and large corporations, I have a wide array of skills and tons of experience with movie and video game trailers. I'm expanding my knowledge by creating a variety of packages designed specifically for the iTunes store. I understand that paying meticulous attention to detail is crucial and I’m comfortable working in fast-paced environments with high-end clients.
Professional Experience
Deluxe Media
Burbank, CA
Post Production
iTunes Metadata Packaging
Delivery Operator
May 2017 - Present
Starting as a package QC operator, I quickly advanced to the lead packager on the night shift. I am responsible for ensuring packages are properly created and delivered in a timely manner. Duties include the following:
- Creation and verification of XML documents for multiple vendors on a per order basis.
- Packaging of metadata, artwork and physical elements per unique vendor specifications.
- Operation of computer systems (Mac and PC) with various operational tools and data management software.
- Analyze and communicate information to resolve issues and concerns as they arise.
- Maintain a positive team relationship through both written and verbal communication, as well as accurately fulfilling needs and resolving problems accurately, on time, with high quality.
- Engage in on-going training programs as necessary, including in some cases conducting the training.
Vault Specialist - Apr 2016 - May 2017
- Accurately logged the metadata of incoming assets into the Deluxe inventory system and ensured all physical media was stored securely in the vault when not in production.
- vault when not in production.
- Burned DVDs and BDRs and archived discs and tapes.
Hammer Creative
Los Angeles, CA
Film and Video Game Advertising
Encoding / Digital Delivery Technician and Editors’ Assistant
Aug 2004 - Nov 2015
Responsible for encoding, transcoding and ensuring final files met high quality standards for clients. I delivered the files using various types of secure FTPs. Duties included the following:
- Preparing files for editors and graphic designers.
- Creating encoding profiles as per client delivery, editorial and transcribing specifications.
- Developing workflows for file creation, choosing the appropriate software for each project.
- Analyzing the quality of all incoming and outgoing files.
- Managing media on SANmp / EVO media servers, FTP and in-house servers.
- Gaining experience with major formats such as ProRes, XDCAM, MPEG-2, H.264, WMV etc.
Education
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Fine Art
September 1996 - December 2000
Motion Picture / Television
Concentrations
- Non-linear editing: Avid
- Cinematography
Techinical Skills:
- Oxygen XML Editor
- Terminal
- File to file transcoding
- Tape to file encoding
- Apple Compressor
- Adobe Media Encoder
- QuickTime Pro
- Adobe Media Encoder
- TMPGEnc 4.0 Xpress
- Aspera faspex
- Signiant's Media Exchange
- EVO and SANmp (Studio Network Solutions)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Final Cut Pro 7
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mac and Windows experience
- HTML5 (Working Knowledge)
- CSS3 (Working Knowledge)
Personal Skills:
- Efficient
- Detail-Oriented
- Strong Multi-Tasking Ability
- Committed To Perfection
- Works Well Independently Or Within A Team
- Adaptable to changing environments
- Strong Photography Skills
- Italian (Language - A1 Beginner level)