ABOUT ME
Luis Rivas
Multimedia Specialist
Luis is a multimedia specialist and director based in the Washington DC metropolitan area, With 20+ years of experience, a good reputation, and a track record for excellence, Luis has explored the visual arts with a deep passion for creativity and technical aspects of the multimedia field such as video production and photography in several countries around the world.
“It’s not only about having the skill to do something.
It’s about having the will, desire, and commitment to be your best.
I believe that a good attitude can drive you to success
as a professional and human being".
My skills
Over the course of my career, I used what I have learned and worked to continuously improve myself.
Soft Skills
Audio
Music
Video
Photography
• Self-Motivation
• Proactive
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Recording
• Post Production
• Mixing
• Mastering
• Miking
• Editing
• Composing
• Production
• Guitar Player
• Arrangement
• Concept
• Storyboard
• Production
• Cameras
• Editing
• Cameras & Optics
• Weddings
• Real State
• Corporate event
• Photo Editing
Other
• Graphic Design
• Motion Graphics
• Web Design
• AV Engineering
• Social media
Software
Current and past experience
Operating System
Audio
Video
Photo & Design
Office tools
Awards and Certifications
My graduation day - August 2003
Taller de Arte Sonoro (TAS), Caracas - Venezuela
Receiving my degree for the very first time
Professor Francisco Domingo
About - Taller de Arte Sonoro
(Sound Art Workshop)
Toasting with the School Principal and a friend/colleague
Professor Elmar Leal
Taller de Arte Sonoro (TAS) is an educational institution devoted to teaching the art and science of audio, video, and digital music technology. It was founded in 1986 by Elmar Leal, a veteran and well-known audio engineer in Venezuela and the rest of the world. TAS is the first audio institution created in Latin America, and in 1990, the A.E.S. (Audio Engineering Society) selected TAS as the Venezuelan permanent section for the most prestigious and important organization of audio professionals in the world.
Read more on TAS WEBSITE.
My award-winning Short Film
In 2011 I wrote my own story based on the events that occurred in my work journey in South America during the year 2010. The story was shown at the Ascenso Film Festival in Jun 2011 and it won 2 awards, the best video of the whole festival and the best script in the air category. Always thankful to the Ascenso staff and directors who encouraged me to participate and write my transformation process.
Promax BDA Award -
Audio Post Production
In 2006 I worked at the TV Station Venevisión, Promotions department. As a team of professionals alongside, producers, copywriters, video editors we earned this world award. I worked in the audio postproduction and mixing.
ABOUT PROMAX
The Promax Awards are the world's premier celebration of outstanding achievement in entertainment marketing and design. Across eleven regional and global competitions, the Promax Awards honor the teams harnessing passionate fandom to drive audiences, create value, and build the biggest brands in entertainment.
APPLE CERTIFICATIONS
As a final cut editor, I have earned 3 professional certifications in Final Cut Pro to validate my knowledge on this tool.