Robert J. Labay Email & Phone Number

Multiple Sports Emmy Award winning Avid editor with over 30+ years of Sports Television and Post Production editing and design experience on Avid Symphony and Media Composer edit systems with Adobe After Effects and DaVinci Resolve Color Grading. Supervising Post Production Editor and Project Manager and Lead Editor for ESPN College GameDay Built by The Home Depot – college football’s longest-running and most-celebrated pregame show.As a Supervising Post Production Avid Editor as part of ESPN Creative Studio within ESPN's Content Operations team in Bristol, Connecticut, my editing and design portfolio includes a wide range of edited features, teases, show opens, promos, bumpers, vignettes, shows, graphics and design projects for studio, event and specialty productions for ESPN and ABC Sports – edited both in house and on location. Contribute and collaborate on the pre-production, scripting, writing, storytelling and creative direction of projects. Provide technical insight on-location shoots and regarding the post production and finishing process. Teach, mentor and develop other editor’s skill sets in learning the craft of editing and finishing techniques in color grading, compositing, audio sweetening and sound mixing. Help develop and improve production workflows to enhance efficiency, increase productivity and champion collaboration.Create impactful stories which remain rooted in sports, while also addressing broader cultural themes to foster a stronger connection with viewers. Craft projects that engage fans and viewers with compelling, entertaining and informative storytelling that evokes genuine emotions (whether it’s laughter, tears or reflection) to connect them a personal level to empathize and understand the significance of each narrative. By focusing on shared human experiences, the stories I tell create a lasting impact that resonates beyond the screen.I emphasize innovation, creativity, attention to detail, project finishing and collaboration on every project whether large or small.https://vimeo.com/rlabay

Listed skills include Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Avid, Television, and 46 others.