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Joe E. Elwood 34012 Colegio Drive, Dana Point, California 92629
www.storycutter.com - honchiejoe@yahoo.com - Cell: 214-577-8749
Experience:
Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA
Animatic Editor
May 2010 to present
Building and locking animatics for "The Looney Tunes Show" which features Bugs, Daffy and the old classic gang.
Also working on 3D shorts featuring the Road Runner and Coyote.
Everything is HD 1080/24 fps and cut in Final Cut Studio.
Omation/Oentertainment - San Clemente, CA
Lead Editor
October 2008 to March 2010
Edited the new 3D animated series “Planet Sheen” for Nickelodeon. Which is a spin off of the
award winning series “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron”. Responsible for 30 of the 52 eleven
minute episodes from script through lighting. All work was HD 1080 at 24 fps.
Janimation - Dallas, TX
Senior Editor
February 2008 to October 2008
Creative advertising, gaming and effects editor at a full scale animation and effects production
studio, cutting with clients from The Richards Group, Net Devil, Codemasters Online and Publicis,
among others.
N2O Editorial - Dallas, TX
Commercial Editor
November 2006 to November 2007
Cutting spots for The Richards Group, Slingshot, Latitude and others, including clients: The
Home Depot, Zales, Red Lobster, Hyundai, Phillips 66 and Dallas Museum of Art.
Martin Bros. Bikes - Desoto, Texas
Editor and Creative Consultant
July 2006 to December 2006
Edited the 22 minute reality pilot “M-pact” from over 80 hours of footage. Shot or blocked
additional pickup footage. Assisted creative development, graphic treatment, sound design and
story development with Jason and Joe Martin.
DNA Productions, Inc. - Irving, Texas
Lead Editor
November 2002 to July 2006
Edited 2 ½ seasons of the Annie award winning “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron” television
series, including specials, TV movies and crossovers. I was responsible for every show from
script though final delivery. Approximately 11 hours of program. Worked alongside directors and
leads to create shows from script through post-production to locked reel. Assembled and color
corrected final broadcast digital beta for layback with audio post facility. As well as editing
interstitials for the 3D animated feature film “The Ant Bully” among other projects.
Red Car / Yellow Rose Editorial - Dallas, Texas
Commercial Editor
April 1996 to November 2002
Creative advertising editor with agency clients, producing award winning national/regional spots
and PSAs (FIAP 2004 Buenos Aires Finalista and Sol de Plata, Cannes Lions 2001 Film Finalist
– Bud Light “Centerfold”, Cannes Lions 2000 Film Finalist – HBO “Trance”, Telly Awards Finalist
1999 – Jeff Lorber Music Video.) Worked in both general and hispanic markets.
Cut comedy, effects, product, food, beverage, service and automotive spots.
Reel FX / West End Post - Dallas, Texas
Assistant Editor/Tape Op
February 1995 to April 1996
Assisted AVID and Online editors in commercial post-production. Maintained AVID equipment
and machine room.
Skills:
Software:
AVID Media Composer, AVID Adrenaline, AVID Unity, AVID DS, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and
others.
Other relevant skills:
I love editing music and creating sound design. I have been a special effects supervisor on
location, supervised telecine, online, and audio post sessions.
Education:
University of North Texas - Denton, Texas
B.A.A.S., Radio, Television and Film
May, 1992
Double minor in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology.
Navarro College - Corsicana, Texas
Associate Degree, Radio and Television
May, 1989
Minored in music under full scholarship.
Interests:
I am a drummer, playing semi-professionally for over twelve years, including five with the band
Honchie. I enjoy fishing, camping, standup paddle boarding, snowboarding, skateboarding,
music and of course animation, design and film.
Joe E. Elwood 34012 Colegio Drive, Dana Point, California 92629
www.storycutter.com - honchiejoe@yahoo.com - Cell: 214-577-8749
Experience:
Warner Bros. Animation - Burbank, CA
Animatic Editor
May 2010 to present
Building and locking animatics for "The Looney Tunes Show" which features Bugs, Daffy and the old classic gang.
Also working on 3D shorts featuring the Road Runner and Coyote.
Everything is HD 1080/24 fps and cut in Final Cut Studio.
Omation/Oentertainment - San Clemente, CA
Lead Editor
October 2008 to March 2010
Edited the new 3D animated series “Planet Sheen” for Nickelodeon. Which is a spin off of the
award winning series “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron”. Responsible for 30 of the 52 eleven
minute episodes from script through lighting. All work was HD 1080 at 24 fps.
Janimation - Dallas, TX
Senior Editor
February 2008 to October 2008
Creative advertising, gaming and effects editor at a full scale animation and effects production
studio, cutting with clients from The Richards Group, Net Devil, Codemasters Online and Publicis,
among others.
N2O Editorial - Dallas, TX
Commercial Editor
November 2006 to November 2007
Cutting spots for The Richards Group, Slingshot, Latitude and others, including clients: The
Home Depot, Zales, Red Lobster, Hyundai, Phillips 66 and Dallas Museum of Art.
Martin Bros. Bikes - Desoto, Texas
Editor and Creative Consultant
July 2006 to December 2006
Edited the 22 minute reality pilot “M-pact” from over 80 hours of footage. Shot or blocked
additional pickup footage. Assisted creative development, graphic treatment, sound design and
story development with Jason and Joe Martin.
DNA Productions, Inc. - Irving, Texas
Lead Editor
November 2002 to July 2006
Edited 2 ½ seasons of the Annie award winning “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron” television
series, including specials, TV movies and crossovers. I was responsible for every show from
script though final delivery. Approximately 11 hours of program. Worked alongside directors and
leads to create shows from script through post-production to locked reel. Assembled and color
corrected final broadcast digital beta for layback with audio post facility. As well as editing
interstitials for the 3D animated feature film “The Ant Bully” among other projects.
Red Car / Yellow Rose Editorial - Dallas, Texas
Commercial Editor
April 1996 to November 2002
Creative advertising editor with agency clients, producing award winning national/regional spots
and PSAs (FIAP 2004 Buenos Aires Finalista and Sol de Plata, Cannes Lions 2001 Film Finalist
– Bud Light “Centerfold”, Cannes Lions 2000 Film Finalist – HBO “Trance”, Telly Awards Finalist
1999 – Jeff Lorber Music Video.) Worked in both general and hispanic markets.
Cut comedy, effects, product, food, beverage, service and automotive spots.
Reel FX / West End Post - Dallas, Texas
Assistant Editor/Tape Op
February 1995 to April 1996
Assisted AVID and Online editors in commercial post-production. Maintained AVID equipment
and machine room.
Skills:
Software:
AVID Media Composer, AVID Adrenaline, AVID Unity, AVID DS, Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro and
others.
Other relevant skills:
I love editing music and creating sound design. I have been a special effects supervisor on
location, supervised telecine, online, and audio post sessions.
Education:
University of North Texas - Denton, Texas
B.A.A.S., Radio, Television and Film
May, 1992
Double minor in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology.
Navarro College - Corsicana, Texas
Associate Degree, Radio and Television
May, 1989
Minored in music under full scholarship.
Interests:
I am a drummer, playing semi-professionally for over twelve years, including five with the band
Honchie. I enjoy fishing, camping, standup paddle boarding, snowboarding, skateboarding,
music and of course animation, design and film.