Barbara Gerard:  

Hmmm .. can I remember that far back? Ah, yes: After graduating I decided to give City Life a try, so I moved to San Francisco. Far enough from home, but not *too* far! At San Francisco State I received a BA in Broadcast Communications Arts (emphasis on Educational Technology). College was a wonderful experience: learning from and collaborating with smart, creative individuals, being able to focus my education. Of course, living in San Francisco was an education itself, what with the diversity of people and possibilities. I'm glad I made the choices I did, and that the education I received at Ponderosa made those choices possible. Once I got my degree I landed a job at a (then) cutting edge special effects/music video company. From exploding model airplanes to hand-drawn animation, it was a fascinating job. Most importantly, I learned about editing. Being young, I didn't hesitate to leave the security of that job for a freelance one in editing. ...Expand for more