MARTY COLA (aka Marty Colasuonno)
Professional Skills:
Video editing on multiple platforms including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro as well as some graphic design using Adobe After Effects.
Copywriting and writing long-form and short-form content including film, television, web series scripts.
Media management, encoding, and broadcast-quality control.
Professional Experience:
ESPORTS ENGINE July 2021 - Present
Video Editor
Video Editor responsible for editing a variety of gameplay and promotional materials. Clients include:
-- Call of Duty
- Fortnite
- RocketLeague
- Madden NFL 22
- LevelNext FIFA 22 College Tournament Special (aired on CBS)
- Twitch Olympics - Twitch & NBC/Universal
FOX SPORTS March 2011 - July 2020
Staff Video Editor
On-Air Promotions Editor responsible for editing creative daily on-air topical promos, sizzle reels, ad sales promos, digital/social media promos, EPK’s, tagging promos, and delivering to Master Control. Encoded promos to meet specifications for apps and streaming services including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Part of several Promax Award-winning teams
- Created high-energy spots using creative editing techniques
- Quickly became proficient in Adobe Creative Suite when the company switched programs
- Created promos in both Spanish and English
FREELANCE VIDEO EDITOR September 2009 – March 2011
Video Editor responsible for editing diverse content which included creative on-air topical promos, comedy segments, sizzle reels, ad sales promos, and infomercials.
- Lifetime Television
- Fuel TV
- Disney Channel
MYNETWORK TV - FOX BROADCASTING July 2007 – September 2009
Staff Video Editor
Video Editor for On-Air Promotions department of newly formed Fox Broadcasting Network responsible for creative daily on-air topical promos, affiliate promos, sizzle reels, and ad sales promos. Cross utilized with the KTTV and KCOP on-air promotions department.
Education:
SUNY College at New Paltz – B.S. in Business Administration/Marketing – New Paltz, New York