Nathan Elam Email & Phone Number

Video Editing, Mastering, Compression Encoding and Transcoding, Digital Film Restoration, Dirt/Scratch Removal, Noise and Grain Reduction, 4k, UHD, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3D, BD, DVD. Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, Disney+ streaming prep, Mastering, IMF and DCP, SVOD. Solid understanding of industry post-production software, hardware, and processes.I create workflows for unique digital operations, from creating a hybrid encoder for Pixar/Disney for their more demanding products, too designing a proprietary grain/noise reduction system for Disney and HBO features. I've automated many jobs that businesses didn't understand could be automated using nontraditional methods. I'm an enthusiastic trainer of compressionists and video engineers, and I'm an excellent leader. Recently focused on Disney+ and Netflix UHD mastering and SVOD onboarding.I've been an integral team member and consultant for Zoo Digital, Disney, Warner Bros., GDMX, Sirius Pixels, Technicolor, TrailerPark, Cinema Craft, Microsoft, Sony, Toshiba, Rovi, Blu-Focus, and Duplitech.AWARDS:2003 DVD IRMA Award - Best Video Presentation - “Pirates of the Caribbean”.2004 DVDA Award - DVD Video Excellence - “Finding Nemo”.2005 DVDA Award - DVD Video Excellence - “Walt Disney Treasures: Front Line”.2005 DVDA Award - DVD Video Excellence - “Bambi Platinum Edition”.2006 DVDA Award - Video Encoding Excellence - “The Incredibles”.2006 DVDA Award – Theatrical Film DVD Brilliance Award - “The Chronicles of Narnia”.2006 DVD IRMA Award - Major Technical – Best Video Presentation - “The Chronicles of Narnia”.2007 DVDA Award – HD-DVD Video Encoding Excellence - “Nine Inch Nails: Beside You in Time”.2008 DVDA Award – Blu-Ray Video Encoding Excellence - “Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds”.2009 DVDA Award – Blu-Ray Video Encoding Excellence - “John Mayer: Where the Light Is”.

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