
ALAN HOLCOMB
EDITOR / PRODUCER / COLORIST
WORK HISTORY
FOX SPORTS
JANUARY 2018 - CURRENT
SENIOR VIDEO EDITOR / PRODUCER / COLORIST
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Edit, produce and conceptualize, script, music and oversee the production of weekly commercial, awareness, and sales spots tailored for on-air promotional campaigns.
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Edit and produce coverage of all MLB regular and Postseason games, consistently meeting strict deadlines and delivering high-quality content.
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Direct and synchronize efforts with voice-over talent, graphic designers, and audio production teams to create compelling promotional materials.
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Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to craft and execute innovative graphic designs, enhancing the visual appeal of promotional content.
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Engage in creative planning with the director, contributing to idea generation, storyboard development, and the creation of versatile graphic toolkits.
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Employ DaVinci Resolve to perform advanced color grading on weekly features, harmonizing footage from diverse camera sources including 4K and 8K media.
FOX SPORTS
AUGUST 2013 - JANUARY 2018
FREELANCE EDITOR
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Spearhead the editing and production of diverse content, including feature stories, on-air sweeps promotions, glitzes, show opens, teases, essays, studio show segments, and sales videos.
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Innovate visual concepts and engaging storytelling; incorporate contemporary motion graphics design in line with emerging trends and technologies, ensuring broadcast output adheres to the highest standards across video, audio, and color correction.
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Organize and manage digital assets proficiently across various servers; execute remote on-site editing tasks for live sporting events.
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Engage in cross-collaboration with fellow producers on projects distributed between the East and West coasts.
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Demonstrate autonomy and leadership, working both with and without supervision on essential and high-priority show projects.
NFL NETWORK
OCTOBER 2013 - MAY 2014
FREELANCE EDITOR
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Expertly edit highlights and video segments for premier studio shows including "Total Access," "NFL Gameday Highlights," and "NFL Gameday Final."
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Craft customized graphics tailored for highlight reels, adding visual impact and brand distinction.
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Perform sophisticated audio mixing and sound design to ensure polished and broadcast-ready final products.
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Excel in fast-paced settings, consistently delivering high-quality content under stringent time constraints.
SPEED CHANNEL / FOX SPORTS
MARCH 2011 - AUGUST 2013
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Perform sophisticated editing for a range of content including feature stories, glitzes, distinctive show opens, studio show segments, and interstitials.
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Exhibit a deadline-driven approach to editing both short-form and long-form broadcasts, complemented by generating imaginative visual concepts and compelling narratives.
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Stay at the forefront of industry advancements by integrating cutting-edge motion graphic designs aligned with the latest trends and technologies.
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Efficiently organize and oversee media assets across a suite of servers, ensuring smooth workflows and accessibility.
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Uphold exemplary broadcast standards, delivering top-tier video and audio quality enhanced through expert design and advanced color grading techniques.
FREELANCE EDITOR
WJW FOX 8
JANUARY 1998 - MARCH 2011
PROMOTION EDITOR / PRODUCER
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Orchestrated the end-to-end production of image and commercial spots for the promotions department, encompassing concept development, scripting, shooting, editing, and design.
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Engineered sophisticated graphic elements for video compositing and mastered audio, alongside utilizing advanced techniques in both primary and secondary color correction.
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Filmed and edited captivating open sequences and feature segments for weekly entertainment programs.
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Crafted compelling radio spots to enhance audience reach and engagement during sweep periods.
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Innovated with animation for distinctive news sequences and transitional elements; regularly updated syndicated station end graphics to maintain visual freshness.
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Directed and oversaw both studio and on-location shoots, amplifying production value and storytelling impact.
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Spearheaded the creation and editing of persuasive sales presentations, effectively showcasing potential advertising opportunities to clients.
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Instrumental in the ideation process for station-wide sweeps and imaging initiatives, augmenting brand consistency and message clarity.
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Skillfully operated robotic studio cameras during live news broadcasts, maintaining operational excellence under live conditions.
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Conceptualized and produced original graphics for a weekly syndicated culinary show, enhancing its visual narrative.
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Educated and mentored fellow staff members in the art and technology of non-linear editing systems including Avid and Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suits: provided essential troubleshooting and maintenance for editing suites.
SOFTWARE
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ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE CC / PREMIERE / PHOTOSHOP / AFTER EFFECT / ILLUSTRATOR
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AVID
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DaVinci RESOLVE
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CINEMA 4D
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BBC EFFECTS
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SAPPHIRE
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RED GIANT UNIVERSE
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WORD