Amanda Marien is an editor/colorist currently based in Chicago. She specializes in editing comedy and music-driven pieces, and has recently discovered a love for color correction. Her music video, "Snow Tides," was nominated for a 2008-2009 Chicago/Midwest Student Emmy Award, which she wrote, directed, and edited. She is Apple Certified in Final Cut Pro 7 and familiar with Avid, Apple Color, After Effects, and Photoshop. She believes with the right attitude, collaboration, and fancy technology anything is possible.