Education
NYU, Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP): Master's in Professional Studies
New York City, NY, Class of 2008
Master's Degree in Professional Studies from the Interactive Telecommunications Program at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, New York, NY
Trans-disciplinary focus in electronics and software for physical computing, rapid prototyping, real-time audio/visual software for live performance, basic mechanical engineering, and web-producing.
THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE: Bachelor's of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Olympia, WA, Class of 2006
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, with a focus on Media Arts & Music Technology from The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
Interdisciplinary focus in filmmaking and experimental animation, analog electronic music composition and production. Minor interdisciplinary focus in printmaking, art history, and European ethnobotany.
ART INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE: Applied Associate's of Art
Seattle, WA, Class of 2001
Applied Associate's Degree in the Arts, with a focus on Multimedia from the Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA
Focus in multimedia, specifically audio and video production/post-production techniques, and web-design.
Experience
VIDEO PRODUCER
Etsy Incorporated, Brooklyn, New York, 2008-Present
Producing web-based documentaries about people who make things by hand. Responsibilities include researching stories, casting, shooting, logging, editing, composing/producing original music, and publishing to the web and iTunes. Additional responsibilities include, web development, blogging, social-media outreach, system infrastructure development and maintenance, and media management. You can see some of my work here on eric.beug.biz, or otherwise on www.etsy.tv
VIDEO BLOGGER
O’reilly Media, Brooklyn, New York, 2006-2008
This position started as an internship position at Make Magazine, and quickly evolved into a full time position shooting and editing weekly video podcasts making custom DIY electronics projects. Additional responsibilities include shooting and editing videos of O'Reilly events and blogging.
SOS MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM AID
The Evergreen State College, Olympia Washington, 2005-2006
Worked as an A/V technical support aid for students, faculty, and visiting lecturers/filmmakers. Provided instruction and aid of program workshops including audio, video, animation, and filmmaking. Built and maintained program website.
MEDIA SPECIALIST
Kois Center, Seattle, Washington, 2003-2005
(Formerly the Center for Creating Restorative Excellence)
Technical Aid to the Director, responsible for producing multi-cast educational videos using custom hardware platforms (e.g. Crestron, Wolf-Vision). Video topics on advanced dental procedures such as bone grafts and implant surgeries. Additional responsibilities include scanning and color-correction of 35mm slide archives for presentations, as well as A/V support for live presentations. The best part of this job was opening the wine on the yacht.
AUDIO ENGINEER (Internship)
Glenn Sound, Seattle, Washington, 2003
Responsibilities include recording and mixing audio for film, video, and radio applications as well as quality control for spots and dubbing/duplication/backups. Clients include: National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), Virginia Mason, Fred Meyer, Banner Bank, Tulalip Casino, Ben Bridge, Taco Del Mar, KNDD 107.7 FM, and Car Toys.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Internship)
Chesapeake Display & Packaging Company, Los Angeles, California, 2000
Responsibilities include graphic and 3D display design for point-of-purchase packaging solutions. Clients include: Rayovac Batteries, Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Kodak, and Nestle.
Affiliates
NYCResitor
Brooklyn, NY 2007-Present
I'm a long-standing member of NYC Resistor. I've been around since it's inception in 2007. NYC Resistor is a hacker collective with a shared space located in downtown Brooklyn. We meet regularly to share knowledge, hack on projects together, and build community.