VisualCV

ENG Camera (Steelers TV)

I shoot Steeler visits to Charity events and around Pittsburgh, ENG style on Sony HD XDCAM Cameras.

Steelers Kidszone Show Editor (TV Broadcast)

• Coordinate with Producer on Graphics, Commercials, Assemble of Segments and Overall look
• Generate creative ideas to implement into the show's edit, for transitions, sound effects, music
• Capture Line-cut of Studio Produced portion of show
• Insert all Graphic Elements, Commercials and remaining Segments of the show

2010-Present

NFL Redzone Editor (Scoreboard)

• Edit 0:30-0:45 second highlights for each Quarter to playback via the Scoreboard
• Write a script for the Public Address Announcer to read while highlights play
• Update system on a weekly basis, depending on updates from the NFL
• Coordinate with NFL Redzone department on improvements and changes
• Report to Game Night Producer and Director

Panthers Football Pre-Game & Post-Game Show (Panthers TV Broadcast)

• Set up all Camera equipment, cable runs and external monitors
• Set up all lighting on set
• Set up program monitor for talent return, and program monitors for audience
• Edit highlights during the Game on Final Cut Pro
• Coordinate with Producer and Talent

Todd Graham Radio Show (Re-Air TV Broadcast)

• Edit Show on Final Cut Pro
• Insert all Broll and Graphics
• Final mix down before delivery
• Report to Production Coordinator and Program Producer

Jamie Dixon Show (Live Television Broadcast)

• Lighting Director
• Camera
• Pre-production editor
• Coordinate with show producer on all aspects of the show

Panthers Men's & Women's Basketball Post-Game Show (Live Television Broadcast)

• Camera
• Engineer
• Coordinate with Producer & set up live set on the floor of the area - 5 minutes after the game ends

Commercials

• Director of Photography & Gaffer
• Coordinate with Producer for commercial spots

Penguins Home Games, Pittsburgh Power Games & CONSOL Energy Center Corporate Events

Production Positions Held

• Hard Camera
• Game-Wide Camera (High School Hockey TV Broadcasts on Root Sports)
• Hand-Held Camera
• Robo Camera
• Click Effects Crossfire Playback (Video playback)
• Utility
• Secondary Studio Technical Director
• Technical Director (Pittsburgh Power, AFL)

Wrecking Crew Media specializes in Commercial production.  I have freelanced as a Camera for:

• Mario Lemieux Foundation Adult Fantasy Camp
• Point Park Playhouse Interviews
• Port Authority North Shore Connector Time Lapse Video

Production Positions Held

• Scorebox Operator - Cal U College Football Broadcast (CW Network)
• Utility - College Football Broadcast, High School Football Broadcast
• Parabolic Mic Operator - College Football Broadcast
• Red Hat - High School Football Broadcast

Began operating Teleprompter for corporate events in August of 2009.  Events I have been apart of:

• Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter's address to the Democratic Party of Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbit's announcement to run for Governor at the Heinz History Museum.
• Federated Investors Awards Ceremony 2009, at the Carnegie Music Hall.
• Siemens USA internal Corporate Video (September 2009), working with Media Post Production Inc

2010-2011

Producer: Inside Penguins Hockey

Magazine Style show (four segments) which airs weekly on Root Sports Pittsburgh (30 Episodes).

The Four segments Include:

• Conversation Piece - sit down interview with a host on camera with interviewee. 
• Debate Segment - moderator with two analysts, in a three camera shoot, edited as a triple box in post
• Coach's Corner - Head Coach Dan Bylsma gives insight to coaching the Penguins - Mic'd Up at Practice, On Ice Demonstrations and Teaching at the White Board in the Locker Room
• Youth Hockey/Community - feature highlights the Penguins in the community and Youth Hockey in Pittsburgh (alternates depending on event)

Led production as:

• Producer: All Segments - creative design & execution for the flow & visual look
• Producer: 'Standups' with Hosts
• Editor: Conversation & Final Assemble Edit for show
• Camera Operator: Conversation Interviews/Debate Segment/Coach's Corner
• Coordinate with Video-grapher on "Standups' & Interview Segments on creative look
• Coordinate with Part-Time Editor on Debate Segment
• Coordinate with 2nd Producer on scheduling talent & analysts, interviews, crew
• Download/Convert Commercials from FTP, DVD, Tape
• Set-Up Lighting for 'Standups,' Conversations & Debate segments
• Assist on Crew setup for 'Standups,' Interview & Debate shoots
• Keep elements of the show organized on network storage (Editshare)
• Put show to Disc for delivery to Root Sports (XDCAM)
• Encode show for PensTV Online & Post to Neulion Server

An example can be found here: Inside Penguins Hockey

Shooter/Editor: Game-Entertainment

• Edit a feature package for each game, which rotates from a "NHL Hits, Team Pumper, Big 5."  Each of our game night editors puts together one of these videos for each game, we take turns each game.
• Edit a feature of a youth hockey shootout, that airs each game in the intermission.
• Edit Rally videos for in-game use, with movie clips/noise meters.
• Downloading/converting material that is made by ANC Sports, most of these videos are sponsored elements that appear in each game.
• Download/convert animations that are made by third party companies, where these elements will be used in other videos by myself or other editors in the department.
• Download/convert league videos (hits, goals, saves - of the week).
• Download/convert/dub commercials that are placed on the web and in-game.
• Assist with Locker Room/PreGame/Post Game Media Interviews (Shoot/Edit/Upload to PensTV Online)
• Serve as Coordinator for our Click Effects Crossfire playback system on game nights.  I am responsible for making sure that this machine is ready for the operator and that each video is in the correct format for playback in the system.  I also keep logs of issues/problems, and work with our Director of Technology to make corrections and work with the Crossfire Technical division to make corrections.
• Uploading Completed Packages/Content to PensTV Online via the team's Neulion Server - using FTP transfer tools

2009-2010

Associate Producer - "Inside Penguins Hockey"

Live-to-Tape Show with a Live Studio Audience

• Report to Executive Producer
• Operated Camera for Live-to-Tape shoot
• Build sets for each show (on days of taping), construct temporary control room setup (on days of taping)
• Gather footage that relates to topics discussed for each show
• Insert and gather updated graphics, music and sound effects for each show
• Write Packages, and record Voice Overs of talent
• Final Assemble Edit
• Put show to Tape (DVCAM) & Deliver to FSN Pittsburgh

Editor/ENG Shooter - Game Entertainment, "Geico Penguins Report," "Dan Bylsma Show"

• Shoot features for PensTV Online & OnDemand
• Edit features for PensTV Online & OnDemand
• Edit features for In-Game Scoreboard (eg. Rally Videos, Interviews)
• Assist in setup of Player Interviews (Build Cameras, gather equipment)
• Build set for TV Show "Geico Penguins Report" on a bi-weekly basis
• Build cameras & set up studio fly-pack for taping of TV Show "Geico Penguins Report"
• Assist in lighting for TV Show "Geico Penguins Report"
• Build cameras & assist in lighting for TV Show "Dan Bylsma Show"
• Assist & Report to Executive Producer of TV Shows "Geico Penguins Report" & "Dan Bylsma Show"

On Penguin Game Nights:

• Operate as the liaison between the Game Night Producer and the Public Address Announcer.

Associate Producer for Inside Penguins Hockey (airs on Fox Sports Pittsburgh).

• I am responsible for building the cameras for the taping of the show, as well as aiding in setting up the mobile control room and set.
• Pre/Post Production, duties involve script writing, editing video and shooting packages.

Assistant to the Game Night Producer

• During Penguin Home games, I am the liaison from our Game Night Producer and the Public Address Announcer.

Part-time ENG Camera Operator & Editor

• Shot packages for PensTV Online & OnDemand, such as "Penguins Season Ticket Deliveries," where I followed Coach Dan Bylsma & Forward Jordan Staal in 2009 as they delivered tickets.  In 2008, I followed Forwards Pascal Dupuis and Jeff Taffe
• Shot packages for the Penguins Cup (High School Hockey Championships) & edited interviews of players from each school to air on JumboTron & FSN Pittsburgh (for re-airing of games).

Freelance Shooter & Editor

• (2009) Live-to-tape Productions of "Geico Penguins Report," as on set camera operator
• Package editor for "Geico Penguins Report" & the "Dan Bylsma Show," putting together pieces of the show for the final edit before going to air on FSN Pittsburgh.

(Was promoted to Full-Time status in December of 2009)

2010-2011

PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB)

• Report to new Full-time area Manager
• Serve as a Consultant for rotational signage

2009-2010

PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB)

• Operate rotational signage at home plate & first base-line
• Maintain these signs & banners (5 signs)
• Record times and submit in ANC's Extranet
• Manage a crew of 5 workers (scheduling & game-day operations)
• Coordinate with Regional Manager & ANC supply on maintenance of signage

X-Games (Los Angeles, California ESPN)

• Work with a crew of 6
• Build & Operate rotational signage at the Home Depot Center & Staples Center
• Event lasted 2 weeks

2008-2009

Heinz Field (Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL & University of Pittsburgh Panthers, NCAA)

• Maintain 72 rotational signage machines
• Operate signs on Steeler game-days
• Operate signs on Panther game-days
• Record times and submit in ANC's Extranet
• Manage a crew of 5 (scheduling & game-day operations)
• Coordinate with Regional Manager & ANC supply on maintenance of signage

PNC Park (Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB)

• Operate rotational signage at home plate & first base-line
• Maintain these signs & banners (5 signs)
• Record times and submit in ANC's Extranet
• Manage a crew of 5 workers (scheduling & game-day operations)
• Coordinate with Regional Manager & ANC supply on maintenance of signage

The website covers the RMU NCAA Men's Hockey Program.  I write game recaps, feature stories and post edited video highlights, Re-broadcasted Games and a Coach's show with the RMU Head Coach, Derek Schooley.

I began the site in March of 2008 and it has expanded to a full feature website by the Spring of 2009.

I will be featuring articles by writers affiliated with the RMU Hockey program in 2009.

I had to stop writing for the site, due to time constraints with my full-time job with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Website Address:  http://www.rmucentreice.net

Television show "Most Haunted"

1 Episode of the "Most Haunted USA" Mini-Series - Aired on the Travel Channel (US), Living Channel (UK)

• Coordinate with Producer for purchasing additional needs for crew (equipment, food, etc)
• Pick up crew from Pittsburgh International Airport - transport to shoot location
• Run deliveries/Pick Up materials for production crew
• Carry equipment to shoot locations, assist camera crew