HOMETOWN:

Oakland

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

Titles are overrated. Everyone does a little bit of everything at Atomic so it’s hard to say. I’m one of our in-house Producers, one of our Directors, the bookkeeper, janitor, and the CEO all wrapped into one. Depends what day it is.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

Got the business license in 1990. The company was first called Maverick Video Productions, then to focus on the graphics we were doing at the time changed the name to CGI Production Group. In 1997 we changed the name to Atomic Productions. Before Atomic we considered the name “Big Fish” and “Variant” or something like that…

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

There’s an outside? Mainly ski and travel.

EDUCATION:

A proud product of the Oakland Public School system.

FUN FACTS:

5-time Emmy nominee, 1-time winner. (2009 winner for Best Regularly Scheduled Weekly Sports Program). Also owned Apple, Intel and Ross Stores stock in the mid 80′s as a teenage stock trader. Sold it all for a $3000 profit. If held today, it’d be worth several million. Oh well.

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

Went to Egypt during a revolution in February of 2011. Where there’s snow to ski on, been there.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

None that I can think of. Except that Emmy thing.

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NICK NAME:

Big Mike

HOMETOWN:

Hobart, IN

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

Producer

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

Before it was Atomic

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Camping, environmental causes

EDUCATION:

BA in communications from Chico State

CHILDREN:

Teenage daughter named Raine

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NICKNAME:

Lucyfur

HOMETOWN:

Alameda, CA

WHAT DO YOU DO HERE:

The question should be, what don’t I do. Officially I’m the Production Manager, but I do a little of everything. From producing & directing to editing and making props and doing make-up for shoots.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

August 1994

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

There’s an outside? How come no one told me there is an outside? I enjoy going to concerts and sometimes I get a little wounded. Couple of concussions, lots of bruises, but it’s always fun.
I love video games! I’m a recovering EverQuest addict and my Wii Fit age is 21. Words for Friends anyone?

EDUCATION:

I’m against it. I have my Associates in Social Sciences from the College of Alameda. I dropped out of San Francisco State University my Junior year when I couldn’t afford tuition anymore.

STRANGEST JOB:

Besides working for a guy that predicted the end of the world… I was a waitress at the lunch counter in Woolworth my junior and senior year in high school. My favorite customer, Jim came in everyday and ordered coffee with toast and ketchup. After two years of me calling him Jim he told me that his name wasn’t Jim…

FUN FACTS:

I play Alto Saxophone – In high school I earned an Academic “A” in Performing Arts – I have 4 tattoos – I get lost easy – I once chased a bear in Lake Tahoe to take it’s picture. Did you know that you aren’t supposed to do that? If it sounds dangerous, I’m down to try it.

PLACES YOU TRAVELED:

Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic – China – Jordan – Egypt.. Oddly I have never been to Hawaii….

FAVORITE PROJECT:

We did a commercial for a pirate store. It’s not everyday you get to play with swords and charge someone for it.

FAVORITE MOVIE:

Princess Bride

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NICK NAME:

J.C.

HOMETOWN:

Richmond, CA

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

Live my dream doing motion graphics and editing.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

since 1995

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Tend to my family.

EDUCATION:

2-year AA

STRANGEST JOB:

Smashing a cake in my face for about 150 bucks and two pieces of gum.

FUN FACTS:

I own a fairly large collection of Mad Magazines and have witnessed a cheetah making a kill in the wild.

CHILDREN/PETS:

2 Kids / 1 Dog

FAVORITE FOOD:

Bacon

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

Nearly every state, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, South Africa, Swaziland

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Held the same job for longer than anyone I know.

FAVORITE PROJECT:

All projects are my favorite as they keep me employed.

FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW:

I rarely watch movies or TV, so no favorites.

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NICK NAME:

Rubes

HOMETOWN:

Piedmont, CA

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

FCP editor and producer

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

1992

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Play frisbee sports, ride bikes, cook, parent.

EDUCATION:

I entered San Francisco State University in 1988. In 1998, I finally received a BA in Broadcast Communication Arts.

STRANGEST JOB:

My jobs outside of video production have been all about animals. I worked as a dog walker, and also sold tropical fish through high school and summers during college.

FUN FACTS:

You might think that editing for a living would result in spending time following other pursuits. You would be wrong. I am a member of Scary Cow, a Bay Area-based group that makes films, and then competes for funding at screenings at the Castro Theatre. I have edited several projects that have “won” funding. Which, considering that I am a professional, would be pathetic if I did not win.

CHILDREN/PETS:

Rocco (son), Rusty (fish).

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

Canada, England, France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

After getting cheated several times by the pack of monkeys that volunteered to judge entries, I finally won an Emmy for Best Sports Program for “49ers Total Access” in 2009. Those monkeys were 49ers fans, apparently. Or just had better taste.

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HOMETOWN:

Glen Ellyn, IL

WHAT DO YOU DO HERE:

After Effects guru, Smoke artist, post-production specialist; though I also occasionally emerge from my editing lair into the light of day for a shoot.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

Since 2003

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

I like to go on long, aimless walks. Also, ultimate frisbee.

EDUCATION:

BA, Film and Television Studies, Dartmouth College; BA, Economics, Dartmouth College

Some THOUGHTS:

Our industry sits at the nexus of technology and aesthetics, or logic and art, and both sides of this equation interest me. I think advertising can be a vital art form. To be sure, it is a form that operates under constraints; first and foremost, we’ve got to sell widgets. But constraints can be liberating, freeing us from the potential paralysis of choice. And what other art form taps into our collective unconscious so effectively, capturing and framing the cultural zeitgeist? Like it or not, it’s something we interact with every day. Our mission as creators of content is to elevate it above the mundane. And it’s an exciting time for filmmaking. As technology becomes more and more accessible, the need for skilled artists remains.

FUN FACTS:

In 1987, I triumphed over all comers as the St. Petronille Grade School hula hoop champion.

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WHAT YOU DO HERE:

Long Form/Feature Editor – Cameraman

HOW LONG YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

Since 2005

WHAT YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Enjoy Oakland A’s Baseball – Collect Vinyl Records

STRANGEST JOB:

Professional Gambler

FAVORITE PROJECT:

Interviewed the late, great Harry Kalas for two NFL Films Features.

FAVORITE MOVIE:

“GlenGarry Glen Ross” – Jack Lemmon is brilliant!

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NICK NAME:

Rodrigo

HOMETOWN:

Union City

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

On-Line Editor, Motion Graphics Artist, Camera Operator, Plumber, Painter, Leaf Blower Operator

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

Since early 2005

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

I didn’t know we were allowed to leave…

EDUCATION:

AAS in Comprehensive Digital Visual Media, and BAS in Animation and Visual Effects from Ex’pression College for Digital Arts.

STRANGEST JOB:

Restocking the urine sample cups at Fremont Urgent Care in Fremont, CA.

FUN FACTS:

Played the bassist in the feature film Red Ice.

CHILDREN/PETS:

I’ve heard they are a delicacy in some cultures.

FAVORITE FOOD:

Quesadillas

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

Cancun, Ensenada, Juarez, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, Dominica, Barbados.

FAVORITE PROJECT:

2010 San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Arturs Irbe induction video.

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NICK NAME:

Zinn

HOMETOWN:

Yardley Pennsylvania… If you find it on a map you get an extra gold star

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

At Atomic I’m an editor, colorist (I have one of those extra large boxes from Crayola), 3D artist/animator, RED Tech, RED Camera Assistant, and spiritual advisor.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

I started working at Atomic in July of 2007

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Outside of Atomic I enjoy playing hockey, golf and boxing. I also tend to find myself on the computer watching various 3D modeling tutorials. Oh, and apparently I annoy my wife by playing the occasional video game.

EDUCATION:

I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 with a BA in politics and philosophy… would you like fries with that?

STRANGEST JOB:

The strangest job I ever had was; while in college, I was cast in a Main-stage showing of Bertolt Bercht’s, “Mother Courage and Her Children.” And, while my acting skills remain sub-par to this day, I was told that if I knew anything about Brechtian Theater I’d understand why I was cast in that play.

FUN FACTS:

In high school I competed in Speech & Debate tournaments, and my senior year, I placed 19th in the country in my event. I once worked as the video counselor/specialist at a summer camp in White County Georgia. Before working for Atomic, I was a utility guy for FSN Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Brewers where I spent my evenings running after cameramen while winding 300 feet of cable behind me.

CHILDREN/PETS:

I have a beautiful baby girl, Torah, two feline fur-children, Vinny and Caligula, and two feather-children, Budget and Gidget.

FAVORITE FOOD:

My favorite food has to be sushi; there is just something about the smell of raw fish.

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

I’ve traveled to Israel, England, Canada and Wisconsin.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Editing and Color-grading the feature film, “Red Ice,” a selection in the 2011 “Another Hole in the Head” Film Festival in San Francisco. Teaching myself the 3D modeling program, Blender.

FAVORITE PROJECT:

My favorite project has actually been modeling the new Atomic Logo in 3D (using the 2D version as my blueprint). It has been an incredible challenge with many stages of development and countless hours of work and research in order to get it to look just right. I actually began the project on my home computer as a way to continue to test my abilities in 3D modeling.

FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW:

My favorite TV show has to be the Simpsons. That show has been on the air almost as long as I can remember. Over the years, the Simpsons have not only provided me with entertainment, but also an endless list of quotations and one-liners that are applicable to almost any conversation.

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NICKNAME:

“Cribber”

WHAT DO YOU DO HERE:

All things production; primarily a shooter and Director of Photography. Occasionally a director/producer/writer/editor and always a creative, curious, news gathering story teller. I’m always looking for an angle even though I was told there would be no math.

HOW LONG:

Over 10 years; god help me

EDUCATION:

B.A. in History from S.U.N.Y. Purchase. B.F.A. candidate in Film and Television from the New School, NYC and Academy of Art, SF.

FUN FACTS:

Once, in a college Basketball game vs. Brooklyn College, my SUNY team got beat by 109 points …. good times.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2009 Emmy Award Winning Photographer. 6 time World Champion Ultimate frisbee player. Proud father of an 8 year old boy.

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HOMETOWN:

San Francisco

WHAT YOU DO HERE:

“Senior” Editor

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT ATOMIC:

2005

WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF ATOMIC:

Not much anymore

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, University of Oregon – 19xx ..GO DUCKS!

STRANGEST JOB:

“Helping Water Treatment Work for You” (no kidding)

FUN FACTS:

Lived on a commune

CHILDREN/PETS:

1 kid, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 chinchilla

FAVORITE FOOD:

Eggs Benedict (when made right)

PLACES YOU’VE TRAVELED:

Brazil- with 12 women and 3 guys.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Edited “In the Shadow of the Stars” (1992 Academy Award for best documentary). Produced and edited “Eddie Izzard, Dressed to Kill” for Home Box Office (2002 Emmy – best variety show)

FAVORITE PROJECT:

49er Gold Rush Calendar Shoot (2006 – 2010)

FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW:

Curb Your Enthusiasm

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