HOME/ SERVICES/ PRODUCTS/ COMPANY/ NEWS Bios Our People Larry Chernoff Larry Chernoff began his career as a film editor in New York City and has since helped to found and lead many post production companies around Los Angeles, including FilmCore, Encore and RIOT. He went on to become President of 4MC, later Ascent Media Group Creative Services, including its Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and London operations. In 2017, the HPA honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Larry brought this history and expertise to MTI Film, first as a Board Member in 2003 and then as CEO since 2005. Larry's vision and experience has helped keep MTI Film's flagship products, DRS™ NOVA & CORTEX on the cutting edge of post-production technology and has been the driving force behind MTI Film's fully file-based workflow. Dr. Kevin Manbeck Dr. Kevin Manbeck, CTO, joined MTI in 1992. He holds a Ph.D. and a Sc.M. in Applied Mathematics from Brown University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Grinnell College. At MTI, Dr. Manbeck has played a leading role in designing and developing the company's machine vision and film image processing technologies and applications. Prior to joining the Company, Dr. Manbeck served for two years as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University. Dr. Manbeck has authored numerous academic works on applied mathematics for publication including Mathematical Modeling, Proceedings of Computers in Cardiology, IEEE Computer Society, Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics, IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging, The Journal of Urology, Markov Random Fields, Theory and Application, Chellappa and Jain, and Academic Press. Barbara Marshall As Executive Producer, Barbara brings a wealth of post production experience to her role in leading MTI Film's production department. As Associate Producer on many episodic shows she learned the business from the ground up. This experience combined with her stint as Director of Visual Effects and then Managing Director at Encore Hollywood gives Barbara a unique set of skills to lead her group in servicing MTI's clients at the highest level of excellence. Completely accessible, Barbara is ready to help with any project. So give her a call! Barry Goldscher As Director of Operations, Barry brings a great deal to the MTI success equation having been a tape operator, tape operations supervisor, and Operations Manager. That direct, hands on experience is what gives Barry the ability to step into virtually any situation at MTI and be the problem solver that is expected of a Director of Operations. But Barry delivers more. He has trained scores of young people to understand the proper disciplines of delivering quality work that is of the highest technical standard. And, in the ever changing world of post production delivery requirements and workflows, Barry has been instrumental in maintaining order in the chaos that can ensue. Professionalism and technical proficiency with a smile is the order of the day with Barry. Victor Vaile Director of Engineering, Victor Vaile has a wide and varied background in IT and Video infrastructure. When Victor joined the MTI team, he provided the company with a level of expertise required for the demanding challenges of today’s post production process. Everything from the smallest to the largest issues are overseen by Victor and his group of engineers, making MTI a safe, secure, and robust environment. Jim Hannafin SVP of Business Development Jim Hannafin joins MTI as a veteran of the industry having been a CFO at Technicolor, sales executive at Fotokem and Ascent Media. Most recently, Hannafin worked as Head of Global Business Development for Reliance Mediaworks' portfolio of restoration, VFX, 3D and file based services. He is a current member of the American Society of Cinematographers, Association of Cinema Editors, the International 3D Society, AMIA and SMPTE. His deep knowledge of and ties to the industry are a valuable asset to MTI Film's Restoration Services. Producers Antoinette Perez Producer Antoinette Perez brings years of experience with big budget motion pictures to MTI Film. Her passion for Post Production and solid producing experience give her the strong and steady hand needed to steer a project to success. Antoinette’s dedication to client satisfaction is just one more hallmark of the excellence in service she delivers each and every time. Michael Cassio Producer Cassio brings over fifteen years experience to MTI Films. After spending his early years as a studio musician for MCA records, he made the jump to the post production arena working on award winning commercials, music videos & documentaries. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he’s called Los Angeles home for many years now and loves working in a field where platforms are constantly evolving and provides new adventures to build and expand upon. Julia Goldscher Riley State Wendy Smith-Harris Creative - Color Steven Porter As Supervising Colorist at MTI Film, Steve's credits are too lengthy to list having been a well-respected colorist at Encore Hollywood and RIOT Santa Monica since 1989. Steve has worked on a number of high-profile projects and received numerous industry accolades including those for Showtime's Weeds, which won the Emmy for Cinematography, and HBO's miniseries The Pacific, which was nominated for a Cinematography Emmy and was honored with the Hollywood Post Alliance Award for Outstanding Color Grading. Steve's guidance on color at MTI starts with his personal supervision and training of the dailies team, setting a high bar of artistry that is the envy of the industry. Greg Strait Greg cut his teeth providing pre-color for many shows finished at MTI. His work has won the confidence of both clients and staff alike performing color duties on Magicians, All Rise, Outlander and many other shows and films. He has demonstrated artistic and technical capabilities commensurate with the highest standards of the industry. Tanner Buschman Senior Colorist Tanner Buschman has worked his way up the ladder of MTI Film's color team by working hard and proving himself over and over again. Demonstrating a true passion for what he does, Tanner has reached new heights of expertise by applying his talents to each project he works on. Tanner's color on The Affair, The Politician, Kidding, The Story of God, Through the Wormhole, among other TV and feature projects, has provided the diversity of work needed to gain "chops on the box” as well as refining his eye. Often coloring on weekends on his own time, Tanner has demonstrated his commitment to be the best he can be, which has paid off with his latest work for The Affair and The Politician. Julio Giron After years of doing color for dailies, Julio has come into his own as a colorist for mainstream episodic programming. Doing final color this year for 911 and 911 Lonestar has provided Julio to demonstrate that the years spent in the dailies chair has paid off for the clients who’ve entrusted their footage to him. “I’m glad to have had the time spent doing dailies. Considering the scores of shows I worked on, each with their own look, and working with a variety of great DPs, I feel very comfortable doing final color for the shows I’m working on.” Mauricio Tassara Since 2006, Mauricio had been working closely with DPs on numerous TV episodic shows coloring their dailies. “I loved the variety that dailies TV work had on a daily basis. Switching from one show to the other during is challenging, but it gave me a great foundation upon which to build my color skills”. In 2018 Mauricio made the leap to final color assisting Steve Porter by doing pre-color on many of the shows on Steve’s schedule. “I’m happiest when Steve let’s me know that I hit the sweet spot. He’s been my rabbi of color”. Carl Braz With over 20 years of experience, Carl has achieved success with well-established networks and post production companies such as Warner Brothers, Fox and Hulu to name but a few. He has worked on numerous titles including Ghosted, The Mick, Tyrant, The Mentalist and Friends, as well as independent documentaries and short films. His knowledge makes Carl a critical team member of MTI Film’s Dailies Department. Carl holds a Bachelor of Arts in TV/Film Broadcasting from California State University Northridge and an Associate in Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Santa Monica College. In addition, he has supplemented his knowledge with audio and editorial courses, which benefits his daily duties as a seasoned Colorist. Carlos Iniquez Having studied graphic design and photography, Carlos spent his first years in the industry at Lowry Digital as a Restoration Artist. Joining MTI Film in 2009, he served as a Senior Restoration Artist for nearly a decade. This year, Carlos made the jump to Dailies Colorist. His eye for detail in the restoration world has given him a keen eye for doing the critical work of dailies. “I’m very happy in this new role. It’s afforded me an opportunity to grow in an area that has interested me for a long time. Hopefully, the DPs I’m working with feel equally enthusiastic!" Creative - Editorial Garth O’Donnell Supervising Editor Garth O'Donnell has been editing for over 25 years with experience on virtually every editing platform invented. Garth's credits span many commercial spots, having been a Henry and Smoke artist at RIOT Santa Monica, and scores of TV episodic shows, working on everything from linear edit systems to Avid, Final Cut, Smoke, and Flame. Garth's experience and cool demeanor in the edit suite has earned him a considerable following and the nickname “The Iceman”. But don't let that name fool you, he's a warm, intelligent editor with a good sense of humor. Kyle Gleisner Editor Kyle Gleisner began his tenure at MTI managing the tape vault. Thereafter he was trained as a technical assistant in the machine room and eventually worked his way up to a trusted editor position. As an Avid, Premier, Flame, and After Effects artist he has worked on episodic shows such as The Politician, Outcast, Limitless and Breakthrough, as well as music videos and commercial projects. His willingness to jump into a project feet first has earned him a reputation as a versatile and discerning editor, while those who work with him take to his lighthearted character. Andrew Miller Andrew, like many before him, began his time at MTI managing the vault. Thereafter he trained as a technical assistant in the machine room and eventually worked his way up to being an editor. Skilled in Avid, Premiere, Flame, and After Effects, he has worked on episodic shows such as Outlander, Reprisal, For All Mankind, Ratched and Pose, as well as music videos and commercial projects. He is a very willing partner to the producers who have come to rely on Andrew for innovative solutions to the challenges that arise in the final stages of on-line. “i’m happiest when a producer brings a problematic shot into the bay and we work toward a fix that we both can be proud of. MTI has given me an opportunity to work with an array of tools that maked my job both interesting and rewarding”. Restoration Services Bridgid O'Donnell Having been at the helm of MTI Film's Restoration Services department since its inception in 2006, and after spending 6 years as a Restoration Artist and Production Manager at Lowry Digital, Bridgid both supervised and contributed her hands-on talent as a seasoned Restoration Artist to MTI's many projects including Easy Rider, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Taxi Driver, Twelve O'clock High, Flight of the Phoenix, Lawrence of Arabia, and The Red Shoes. Proving that film restoration is indeed an art, Bridgid is responsible for training and supervising all of MTI's restoration artists. Passionate about the art, Bridgid's unwavering commitment to excellence has helped earn MTI Film the respect of the entire restoration community. Wojtek Janio As Director of Restoration, Wojtek’s career spans over a decade of intensive study and work in the field. Expert in virtually every aspect of film restoration, he joined the company in 2016 to help bring innovation to MTI’s restoration work. In addition, he has been instrumental in advising MTI’s development team for the last several versions of DRS™Nova, MTI’s restoration software application. “MTI Film is unique in the world of restoration since it is the only company that develops software and also provides the service. This is a powerful combination that often produces innovation and quality improvements.” Products Randy Reck Randy Reck serves as Director of Product Development for MTI Film overseeing software development for both CORTEX and DRS™Nova products. Randy joined the company in 2015 having been a development engineer at Encore Hollywood, Chief Engineer at RIOT Santa Monica, Chief Cinemascan Engineer at EFilm where he developed the Cinemascan system, and Product Manager for workflow systems at Panavision. He brings a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of imaging technology and dailies workflows, which makes him uniquely qualified to lead the effort for MTI Film's products. Peter Firth Peter Firth joined MTI Film in 2007 as a Software Engineer to work on MTI’s CORTEX application. He has been instrumental in the technical growth of MTI's transcoding capabilities, including major contributions to the CORTEX family of products since its introduction. Today he is Lead Software Engineer for CORTEX, MTI Film's solution for dailies, IMFs, DCPs, Dead Pixel Correction, and beyond. Mike Braca Hans Lehmann Senior Engineer at MTI Film since 2008, Hans Lehmann is responsible for designing software for MTI Film's products, including high speed image processing, data management for the myriad variety of camera formats, and dealing with our ever changing landscape of technology. Hans has been deeply involved in both hardware and software design and engineering in the post production industry for over thirty years, at facilities including Encore Hollywood and Premier Video. John Mertus MTI FILM | Post Production | Film Restoration | Software Development | 1016 North Sycamore Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90038 | +1 323 465 6478 | mtifilm.com