About

Current

Scott Babcock is a multimedia professional specializing in conception, creation and deployment of digital media (video, audio, interactivity) for the web. With nearly 17 years of professional experience working as a video producer and editor for and with large corporations as full-time staff or freelance, his wide and deep range of experience will give you the edge you need to stand apart from your competitors when creating digital media to enhance your company identity and brand awareness, showcase business casestudies, feature products or services or present research.

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Recent

From July 2007 until June 2009 Scott Babcock was Multimedia Director at Putman Media, Inc., a leader in B2B publishing in the manufacturing, processing and engineering industries. Overseeing the implementation of multimedia across the companies’ six web sites (www.controldesign.com, www.controlglobal.com, www.pharmamanufacturing.com), Scott’s mission was to keep Putman Media on the leading edge and out in front of competitors by seeking out and using the lastest technologies in media players while using the best software and hardware platforms and to provide Putman Media’s clients with exceptional value for sponsorship opportunites. Scott made ‘green screen’ shoots and compositing with virtual sets a regular part of in-house production. He frequently attended major industry tradeshows and conferences for Putman magazines, working closely with his publishers and editors, to provide exposure opportunities for Putman advertising clients and content partners.

History

During the 15 years prior to working at Putman Media, Scott Babcock provided his editing and producing talents to Microsoft, Ipsos, Teenage Research Unlimited, Exodus Communications, Sun, Nordstrom and the Institute of Real Estate Management.

After graduating with a technical certificate in Recording Engineering from the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles Scott had the opportunity to work for Microsoft Studios in Redmond, Washington. Initially his focus was providing audio for on-location and studio shoots. At the same time he trained and began shooting video using the studio’s Ikegami Beta SP camcorders, often traveling to shoot business casestudies and testimonials for Microsoft product launches.

Shortly thereafter, Scott began editing in a beta-to-beta editing room, progressing to run the D2 suite (eventually becoming the Digital Betacam suite). He also worked on a Dvision non-linear system, the precursor to Discreet Edit, and the Avid Media Composer for offline editing.

Taking a break from Microsoft, Scott had the opportunity to work at Centennial Park for the Olympic Arts Festival in Atlanta in 1996, mixing live music on one of several stages.

After the Olympics Scott returned to Seattle, focusing his attention on non-linear editing. He became the first-call freelancer in Microsoft’s four Discreet Edit editing suites. He also provided occasional training on Discreet Edit for a local reseller. Eventually Microsoft added Avid to the four suites, providing the editors and producers a choice of platform and Scott took up the call to provide offline editing and finishing on Avid.

Scott relocated to Chicago in 2001 and worked for Bridges Media Group as video editor in their Discreet Edit suite for one year. Clients included ad agencies and public relations firms.

In 2002 he began providing freelance editing services to Teenage Resesarch Unlimited and Ipsos Understanding Unlimited. Both companies provide qualitative research to their clients, including video case studies.

In addition to providing freelance editorial and consulting services Scott also works on web design, Flash animation, and image manipulation.

Scott lives in Clarendon Hills with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include performing and composing music as well as an avid interest in photography.