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Alisha Syed
Sound Production
Avid Media Composer

Biography

Hello! I am a recent graduate from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Film/TV Production. My specialty is bringing stories and characters to life in the editing and mixing room. I love collaborating with my fellow filmmakers to craft narratives that will inspire future generations. To me, it is integral to be part of a team that supports and empowers one another.

Skills

Roles

  • Advanced

Software

  • Basic

Other Skills

  • Advanced

Work Experience

2019 – 2020

Lead Tech Assistant

University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts Post-Production Lab (Los Angeles, CA)
-Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and editing software issues -Walked students through editing tutorials and workflows -Problem-solved and multi-tasked  in a high pressured, fast-paced environment

2019 – 2019

Production/Post-Production Intern

Public Road Productions (Los Angeles, CA)
-Scanned, uploaded and filed production documents (NDAs, notes, ephemera) -Maintained electronic filing of transcripts, video, and audio files -Compiled and ensured the accuracy of assets

2019 – 2019

Post-Production Intern

Kalliste Zoe (Los Angeles, CA)
-Adobe Premiere: edited sizzle reels and marketing videos -Re-edited shorts: replaced shots and created titles -Transcribed interviews and created closed captions -Backed up projects to hard drives

2016 – 2018

Student Assistant

SFSU Library (San Francisco, CA)
-Cataloged, processed, and dispatched government documents and periodicals -Created spreadsheets and input data of library assets -Created web links for students to access online books and articles

Education

2018 – 2020

Bachelor of Arts

University of Southern California

Film and Television Production

At USC, I discovered my love for post-production. I not only learned to use various editing software and editing theory, but also how to shape narratives.