Edit House Productions: Professional Video Production Services and Award-Winning Production Expertise
Professional video production services? At Edit House Productions, our team boasts decades of combined experience, bringing a wealth of diverse skills and talents to the table. Working together seamlessly, we tackle projects of all levels of difficulty with ease. Our collective expertise ensures that we handle challenges professionally and efficiently, delivering high-quality results on time, every time. With a passion for what we do and a commitment to excellence, we’re your go-to team for any creative project.
Our studio is approximately 2,200 square feet with a 12’ 11” ceiling, 50’ black walls, 400-amp electrical capacity, and two roll-up doors. Adjacent facilities include a restroom/dressing area with a color-temperature adjustable lighted mirror, a green screen, and a sound booth. Whether you bring your own crew and equipment or use ours, rest assured you’re in good hands. Our award-winning production staff is equipped with professional gear, including FX-9 Sony cameras with 28-135mm f/4 G OSS e-mount lenses, jib, slider, sound, teleprompter, portable lighting, and more. Our editing suites feature Adobe software and CAT 8 cabling, ensuring a seamless workflow. From start to finish, Edit House Productions delivers exceptional content and professional services.
ED SMITH
Owner, Producer, Director
Dozens of Telly and Aurora Awards
Ed Smith has been in television since the 80s and began Edit House Productions, LLC in 2000. He grew up in Culver City, California, where he enjoyed hanging out with his father on the sets of MGM Studios. Ed has been awarded dozens of Addy, Telly and Aurora Awards for cinematography, directing, and art direction. Over the years, Ed has produced for Fortune 500 companies like Pizza Hut, Cessna Aircraft, Coleman, and Rent-A-Center. Ed earned a MA in Communications and a BA in Radio-TV-Film from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.
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MATT SMITH
Owner, Chief Operating Officer, Production Manager
Seventeen-Time National Telly Award-Winning Editor
Matt Smith, quite literally, grew up around television production, and started setting up lights and equipment at just 9 years old. Matt began officially working for Edit House Productions, LLC at a young age and officially joined the team at 15 years old. Matt graduated from Rio Rancho High School in 2010 and attended CNM, taking psychology courses and focusing on general studies and today, he is a multiple Telly Award winning editor. Matt has extensive knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects along with the entire suite of Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Audition. Matt is well-versed in producing, directing, post-production, and cinematography.
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KIM SMITH
Owner, Digital and Broadcast Media Specialist
Multiple Aurora and Telly Awards for Writing and Producing
Kim says she’s always been fascinated with mass communication and the way that people receive news, advertisements, and information. That’s changed a lot in the last few years! At Edit House, she’s involved in the development of video messages for our clients’ broadcast media buys, website, and training videos as well as overseeing the media buying for our clients.
She loves learning the specifics of each client’s business and designing a plan to move them forward.
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JAMES BLACKBURN
Production Assistant
James Blackburn has been working for Edit House Productions, LLC, for over six years, assisting in various video productions. He has over 17 years of experience on both sides of the camera. James has always loved film; he’s worked on over 200 movies and TV shows as an actor and behind the scenes. He has also won 3 Rocky Mountain Regional Emmys for videography and editing.
At Edit House Productions, James Blackburn assists with productions, setting up and tearing down equipment, monitoring sound, creating graphics, and editing video content. His experience and enthusiasm bring much value to the Edit House Productions team. He has been in a happy relationship with his significant other, Karen, for 27 years, and they have one cat named Magic.
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VANESSA BACA
Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Baca was born and raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She has two beautiful boys and an amazing significant other. She graduated with a biology degree and project management certificate from UNM. She has a great passion for business and has 15 plus years of experience in business development. She has led many teams to successful outcomes and has created new opportunities for those that she has led. She has learned many skillful strategies, and she always wants to teach, learn, encourage, and inspire those around her. Her inspiration comes from success and her loved ones.
JUDI WALKER
Bookkeeper
Judi has been a Rio Rancho resident since 1999. She was employed by Rio Rancho Public Schools as a Substitute Teacher for 6 years while her two boys were in school. She currently owns her own business. Judi is the Bookkeeper for Edit House Productions, Ad House Advertising, and Edit House Studios. In her spare time she loves to read, watch ghost hunting shows and travel to see her family.
PATRICE FOTE
Full Stack Web Consultant
Patrice Fote is a dynamic and experienced software engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions. He holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from Texas Tech University, where he graduated in 2019. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in University Studies with a focus on Music, Applied Music, and Computer Science from New Mexico Highlands University.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Patrice holds his family dear and acknowledges their unwavering support and love. Their influence has been a guiding light, shaping his character and fueling his drive for success. Patrice enjoys spending quality time with his wife, two amazing kids and pursuing creative endeavors in art and songwriting that bring him joy and fulfillment.
