Charlie White

Executive Producer/Author

cwhite@digitalmedianet.com

April 1994 to Present

Author/Columnist/Executive Producer

  • Executive Producer, Digital Video Editing, DTV Professional , Broadcast Newsroom, HDTV Buyer, FilmImaging, PresentationMaster and DV Format, Web sites featuring up-to-the-minute technology news, commentary, features, editorials and tutorials (July 1999-Present).
  • Author, monthly column: White Noise in DCC (Digital Content Creation) magazine (April 1998-July 1999).
  • Author, monthly column: Video Producer in Digital Magic magazine (December 1996-April 1998).
  • Author, monthly column: Video Solutions in DV Magazine, (April 1994-June 1996).
  • Freelance author for DV Magazine, Video Systems, Broadcast Engineering, Post magazine, TV Technology, Digital Studio, Desktop Publishers Journal, PC Graphics and Video, Digital Magic, Computer Graphics World, Full Motion, DV Live. Over 150 published articles about digital video, new media and desktop publishing using Macs, PCs and Unix platforms.  
    July 1990 to March 2000

    Executive Producer/Director: Milwaukee Public Television

  • Executive Producer/Director, Ecole de Cuisine: Professional Cooking for the Home Chef, a nationally broadcast public television series.
  • Publisher/Designer/Writer. Executive Producer in charge of content, editing, HTML, writing and graphics for a 1500 page Web site. (1995-2000)
  • Promotions Executive Producer/Director/Designer. Produced/designed award-winning image, tune-in, episodic, fund-raising and outreach campaigns shot on film and video.
  • Director, Wisconsin Paw & Beak, a live broadcast about pets and their owners.
  • Director, Dollar Signs, a national weekly financial broadcast.
  • Director, Sewing with Nancy. National weekly PBS how-to series.
    June 1988 to June 1990

    Producer/Director: WXII, Winston-Salem, NC (NBC)

  • Director, 6:00 and 11:00 newscasts with multiple satellite and microwave feeds.
  • Director/Editor, commercials and promos for in-house and client assignments.
  • Producer/Director, special projects including five-camera basketball games and music specials .
    January 1985 to June 1988

    Producer/Director: WPBT, Miami (PBS)

  • Director, Jack Horkheimer: Star Hustler, a national nightly astronomy/folklore series.
  • Director, Nightly Business Report, a live national newscast.
  • Producer/Director/Writer, music videos and numerous music/performance specials.
  • Director, Issues and the Media, a weekly current events discussion program.
  • Producer/Director/Writer, fund-raising advertisements and station promos.
    November 1978 to January 1985

    Associate Director/Camera Operator: WPBT, Miami

  • Associate Director, music programming.
  • Camera Operator, Nightly Business Report.
  • Camera Operator/Floor Manager, entertainment, sports and cultural broadcasts.
  • Videographer/Editor, Nightly Business Report.
    Education
  • 1974-1978: University of Miami. Graduated May, 1978.
    Dual Major: Music/Broadcasting.
    December 1988 to June 1990

    Radio Announcer/Host: WFDD-FM (NPR)

  • Morning drive-time radio announcer, classical music format .
  • College radio announcer from 1974-1978
    October 1972 to February 1984

    Professional Musician: Saxophonist

  • Recording artist and instrumentalist, variety of music. Recorded five albums, one for CBS Records in 1983.
    Awards
  • 1998 National Flame Award -- Major Market Promotions: Grandma Takes a Trip.
  • 1995 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award for Excellence -- Major Markets, Promo of the Year: The New Fall Season.
  • 1993 International Awards, Broadcast Promotion and Marketing Executives. Gold Medallion: 35th Anniversary, station image campaign.
  • 1993 Columbus International Film and Video Festival. Honorable Mention: Horses, fund-raising promo.
  • 1992 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Chicago/Midwest Chapter, Emmy Award: 35th Anniversary.
  • 1992 Columbus International Film and Video Festival, Bronze Plaque: Hubby Goes to the Travel Agent, fund-raising promo.
  • 1992 International Film and Video Festival of New York, Finalist Award: 35th Anniversary.
  • 1992 Gabriel Awards, Certificate of Merit: Door Slams--In Your Face, public awareness campaign.
  • 1991 International Film and Video Festival of New York, Finalist Award: Circle of Communication, series promo.
  • 1991 Columbus International Film and Video Festival, Honorable Mention: Circle of Communication.