Horizon Productions - Video | Audio | Multimedia

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Meet the Team Horizon Productions exploded onto the scene back in 1982 when Donna Mitchell, a motivated young UNC-CH graduate who had been earning her stripes in television, took a chance and went out on her own. Today, with a diverse team of award winning, rock-star professionals, we're doing HD video, thunderous audio, dynamic interactive, 3D and motion graphics, and bringing the same passion and attention to detail that Donna prided herself on back when Michael was still wearing the glove.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Donna Mitchell PRESIDENT, CEO & FOUNDER Donna Mitchell is not only President / CEO of Horizon Productions but is also an award-winning producer and a nice person. Since 1982 when she founded the company, her creative imprint has infused Horizon's most successful productions. Donna's many notable works include a series of videos highlighting stories of breast cancer survivors from across North Carolina, produced for The Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of North Carolina's Button Chair Exhibit, a Contract Law textbook on DVD-ROM produced for Duke University; and the award winning film, "Room of Dreams," used by Coach Jim Valvano to recruit basketball players to NCSU.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Tim Finkbiner VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR & AVID EDITOR From creative development to final post, Tim Finkbiner brings deep television and film production experience to Horizon's projects. Afflicted with the rare combination of being both a highly creative and technical thinker, Tim's career has taken him from coast to coast and around the globe with work in local news, public television and independent documentary film production. His work can be seen on Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, Discovery Health, ABC, NBC, PBS, Bravo and A&E. Plus, he's a great guy.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Jason Cooper DIRECTOR OF MULTIMEDIA Jason is a New Media Designer and Animation Specialist with an extensive background in web and multimedia development as well as print, brand and identity design and marketing. He taught Graphic Design at UNC-CH (his alma mater) and was a lead designer for UNC's international award-winning Instructional Media Group where he developed an animated, interactive multimedia curriculum to teach Genomics. For being a young guy, he's basically a genius.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Jason McGuigan CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason McGuigan has the terrible problem of being good at everything he does. Whether it’s 3D animation, photo-illustration, video production or web design he is an industry leader, instructor and speaker on all things Multimedia. His notable career has included clients like Intel, Disney, Nikon, BASF, Fuji and Universal Music. Not only is he a great artist, but he’s good at handling the business details too.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Steve Braaten PRODUCTION MANAGER As a highly skilled and meticulous project manager, producer/director and videographer, Steve brings 17 years experience in providing excellent customer service, production coordination and budget oversight. Prior to joining Horizon, Steve was director of Video Production for Habitat for Humanity International.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Brenda Dejewski OFFICE MANAGER Brenda Dejewski is probably going to be your first friend at Horizon. With an extensive background in customer service, Brenda makes sure Horizon runs smoothly and efficiently. She handles billing, shipping, gear, travel, client relations--you name it, she takes care of it. Brenda is a first-rate office manager who knows how to get things done. Even if that means memorizing all the lyrics to every KISS song ever made.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Jim Colman PRODUCER & DIRECTOR With a long career in television, film and video communications, Jim Colman’s discerning eye as a producer, director and videographer has greatly contributed to Horizon’s long success. He has won over 25 industry awards throughout his career. Jim brings significant creativity and expertise in all elements of production including set design, lighting, working with talent, shooting and editing. Plus, he’s a nice guy.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Dan Oliver WRITER, PRODUCER & DIRECTOR Dan is an eight-time Emmy Award winning writer/producer/director. With a background divided between dramatic television programs and :30 commercials, plus a little teaching thrown in on the side, Dan brings a wide array of influences to his Horizon projects. He understands how to deliver a message creatively, how to bring out the best in a performer, and how to tell stories to have a real impact on their audience. Besides that, he’s got near-total recall on reams of useless Movie and Media trivia.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Joseph Anthony VIDEOGRAPHER & AVID EDITOR After launching his career in television news, Joe continued as a photojournalist until joining Horizon’s team. During his career, Joe’s professional honors include four Emmy Awards for visual storytelling in news. While at WBFF-Baltimore, he also played an instrumental part in winning the NPPA Station of the Year Award – the highest national honor for a team of photojournalists. His camera and lighting skills grace many of Horizon’s award winning productions. He’s got a great visual sense and is a certified Divemaster, so good guy to have along on your next scuba trip.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Brian McPherson SOUND DESIGNER Brian McPherson is an accomplished Sound Editor/Mixer with years of experience creating award-winning sound for both Film and Television. His extensive sound editing credits include the feature films Any Given Sunday, Braveheart, True Lies, and yes, Krull the Conqueror (you know you loved it). Brian’s skills have been featured in productions by Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Miramax Films and Warner Bros. His significant skills also include location sound recording and high speed kayaking… he’s a maniac on the water.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Kirk Hewitt AVID EDITOR & MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER Before joining Horizon, Kirk spent his time editing films, commercials, film trailers, music videos, TV shows, and corporate projects for years in Hollywood. He impressed the pants off clients at Fox Television, PBS, Toyota, Saatchi & Saatchi and Paramount Pictures. Then he decided to head home to NC with his wife and daughter and start living the good life. All our clients love working with Kirk for his upbeat attitude and super creative spirit. You will too.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Taka Yamato AVID EDITOR & MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER Taka Yamato’s impressive skills include mastery of AVID editing, creating original graphics and animation using AfterEffects and Photoshop, and authoring those creations to DVD. Taka’s designs are always client favorites. Originally a hip-hop and funk DJ in Tokyo, Japan, Taka brings a unique vision (read: flava) to Horizon’s projects. Among his accomplishments are credits for compositing and graphics work on The Discovery Channel and The Learning Channel.
This text is replaced by the Flash movie.	Ben Park SOUND RECORDIST Fresh off the boat, USS Appalachian State University, with a degree in Electronic Media/Broadcasting, Ben is a proficient go-getter. Currently focusing as a sound recordist/assistant sound design at Horizon isn't the limit to his interests. In a past life Ben has been the Program Director of 90.5 WASU FM in Boone. Way early in his career, Ben dabbled with special effects in a short film called "What If...?", which earned him an honorable mention for a student Emmy. While not listening intently to things, Ben finds time to enjoy making art, photography, critiquing movies, and wearing interesting T-shirts.

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