ERIC
HALSELL
[ 512.632.7382 ]
eric@dissolvepictures.com
Seeking
On-Set crew positions
and contract-based Video Editing of feature-films, short-films, documentaries,
music videos.
Hailing from a successful career in commercial design and project direction, Eric Halsell has a brilliant visual design eye, striking sense of pacing and tempo, and is irreplaceable on a feature film set in any poition, be it production-crew, art department or above the line, or as the editor for your feature film, short or music video.
Thank you for your time in reviewing and considering him for your project.
Feature
Films (production and editing):
“TERMINAL
DESCENT” –
Feature,
Filmed Fall, 2007
•Television series in development, based on feature.
•Post production for feature on hold until series broadcast-proposal
completion.
•Film and Series Editor, Trailer Editor
VIEW
PROMO TRAILER (high-speed connection recommended)
“ARKANE”
– Filmed 2007, currently in post.
•Line Producer
•Armourer / Squib Effects
•Editor
•Talent – Lead Role (Antagonist)
VIEW SQUIB TRAILER from Arkane (high-speed connection recommended)
“JOHNNY
SUNSHINE ” - Filmed 2007, currently in last stages
of post.
• Associate Producer
•Editor Feature / Editor Trailer / Graphic Designer / Titles
•Talent – Lead Role (Antagonist)
VIEW PROMO TRAILER (high-speed connection recommended)
Commercial Work:
Arkansas Warcats Football Bowl Broadcast Series
NAFL, Semi-Pro, Frisco Bowl 2007 -
•Production Manager
•Event Video Director
•Lead Editor
•Titles
•Prepared for broadcast, broadcast local air, regional cable, Direct TV and Dish Network Sept.22, 2007.
VIEW GAME FOOTAGE (long-format game reel available upon request)
Warcats Website
World Muay Thai Championship
June 22nd, 2007
15 bouts, 3 camera shoot (1 All-22, 2 steady-cam on apron) DVD for resale.
•Video Director
•Production Manager
•Editor
VIEW FIGHT FOOTAGE (long-format fight reel available upon request)
Carpet Smart
2, 30 second television spots.
•Concept
•Writer
•Director
•Producer
•Voiceover
(14 extras / talent)
(4 person crew)
VIEW CARPET SMART SPOT 1
Eagle’s Crest Cabin
(60 Second marketing piece for luxury log-cabin estate)
• Concept
•Writer
•Video Director
•Photo shoot Director
•Producer
•Art Designer
(4 talent)
(4 person crew)
VIEW EAGLE'S CREST 60 SECOND PROMO
(originally delivered as business-card sized DVD in full color sleeve)
Dissolve
Pictures
30 second television spot
•Concept
• Music
•Editor
•Titles
VIEW
DISSOLVE 30 SEC SPOT
Radio (local, Fayetteville Arkansas and surrounding region):
Script-Writer, Voiceover:
Mr. Tux, Buster Belly’s Bar and Deli, George’s Majestic Lounge, Credit Cars, Dissolve Pictures, and MANY more ads.
Radio DJ, New Rock 104.9 The X. 2002 - 2004, various production relationships since.
Software and System Proficiencies:
Multiple Mac OSX Systems
PC Windows Professional Level User
Final Cut Pro - Professional Level User
Motion III - Professional Level User
Adobe Photoshop – Master Level User
Adobe Illustrator – Master Level User
Adobe/Macromedia Flash – Professional Level User
Adobe/Macromedia Dreamweaver – Professional Level User
LiveType - Professional Level User
DVD Authoring
2-D web animation and 3-D graphic and video comping
Logo design
Marketing and Promotional Imaging Concept, Design and Layout
Packaging Design
Classic and Multi-media / Multi-substrate Signage and Trade-Show Display design
Website Examples (all websites are original design only - hosting and maintenance not provided by Eric Halsell):
Makeup Couture
The Cabins
Eagles Crest
Downtown Bentonville, Inc.
Carpet Smart
Dissolve Pictures
American Comfort HVAC
PAST
HIGHLIGHTS:
2006:
BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS CITY LOGO:
Designed and carried through approval and ratification process, the new
City Logo for the City of Bentonville, Arkansas, home of Wal-Mart. Extensive
presentations to and work with Bentonville Mayor's Office, City Planning
Commission and City Council.
logo sample
D-VAL
CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS:
Designed website and online property, investment, plat and document review
system for local construction / investment company. Designed computer
system layout, wiring map and personnel hierarchy for physical office.
[ It should be noted that while I may still appear on the D-Val website
as a staff member, I am NOT, and I would sincerely suggest other companies
for real estate investment in the region ].
2005:
ARKANSAS
STARS IFL FOOTBALL TEAM COLORS AND LOGO:
Designed and carried through approval and ratification
process, the Arkansas Stars Football team color scheme, logo and first-season
ticket and promotional material designs.
COUNTRYLAND
LIVE MUSIC BALLROOM:
Production Manager and Head Sound & Lighting Engineer for 1000 seat
live music and event ballroom.
Oversight and Management of Crews of up to 15, including lighting and
sound techs, PA's, equipment techs and security.
Top National and Regional Talent relations, Talent management relations,
contract rider and technical rider fulfillment.
36,000 watt / EAW audio sys. 40/channel console, full-rack FOH.
210 fixture lighting system with dedicated DMX controller.
System maintenance and upkeep.
Merle Haggard, Exile, Kentucky Headhunters
Shooter Jennings, David Allan Coe, Darryl Worley
Jason Boland and the Stragglers,Tracy Lawrence
Gene Watson, Little Feat, David Ball, Wade Hayes
Cooder Graw, Cledus T. Judd, and MANY, many more...
Eric has been the first-call audio engineer for several nightclubs, live events, production companies and casinos on hundreds of concerts / live-events and continues to keep his audio skillset fresh with occasional sound gigs. Any number of glowing references for production management, sound and lighting, personnel management and project oversight may be obtained upon request.
Serious inquiries only.
The Halsell Agency, owner/op. 2006
Vendor Partner, Inc, Creative Director, 2005
The Ride Magazine, Head Editor / Art Director 2004
Romance Diamond Company, Sales / Security Consultant, 2004
Certificate/Licensure: Private Investigation 1996
(Arkansas State Police / P.I. Div. Office)
Admiral’s Letter of Commendation 1994
(Admiral, East Coast War Fleet, SubDevRon12, SSN 719)
Honor Grad. U.S. Naval Submarine Academy 1993
Honor Grad. U.S. Naval Basic Training 1993
Bentonville, Arkansas, Class of 1992