Bike

Golf

Creative Agencies

Fishing

Lifestyle

Moto & Powersports

Music

Outdoor

Snow

Surf

Tech

Wake

Camping

backpacking

Motorcycles

Getting lost in the woods

Kayaking/canoeing

Video production

Building and tinkering with computers

Arguing about the best way to build a camp fire

Production Technician

Seeking Broadcast/Stream, Videographer, and Content Producing positions.  Presently employed full time as a Production Technician & Switchboard Operator at Peloton cycle for whom I've directed, produced, and transcoded 1,000+ productions.  I am looking to move out west in the to escape the flatlands of the mid-west.  I am especially interested in, but not limiting myself to, companies involved in snow sports, biking, climbing, and outdoor adventure.  You'll be hard pressed to find a media-head who has the level of dedication that I can bring to your team!  I am a certified Tricaster Professional Line (410/460/860/8000) Operator and presently pursuing my CompTIA A+ Certification.

- Operates sound and light in studio and provides camera switching to live streaming end users
- Monitors and Troubleshoots stream quality during live production
- Executes workflow to transform live events into on demand assets
- Catalogs finished product in a content management database accessible to our subscribers
- Assists on-air talent, employees, and clients with all things production related


- Tested incoming and newly added equipment to ensure function and reliability
- Delivered and picked up equipment in the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs
- Oversaw equipment flow


Gear Technician Trainee

- Tested incoming and newly added equipment to ensure function and reliability
- Oversaw equipment flow
- Troubleshooted faulty equipment and oversaw repairs and RMAs
- Aided our production teams with technical and production support

Equipment Room Staff

- Produced and directed promotional content for university affiliates
- Worked closely with clients to ensure their vision is accurately portrayed
- Filmed, edited, and archived footage for Ohio University

Video Producer

- Set up and tore down all video, audio, and broadcasting equipment
- Operated goal and broadcast view cameras
- Diagnosed and corrected problems with recording equipment

Seasonal Video Crew

- Assisted in editing a documentary for Fur Peace Ranch
- Created extra video content for the DVD special features
- Transcribed over 5 hours of video content

Assistant Editor

- Created daily packages on notable events and individuals including Governor John Kasich
- Found and filmed stories for WOUB Athens as well as Columbus and Cincinnati Stations
- Edited Packages for live TV and web broadcast with a quick daily turnaround

Videographer

Find out detailed information about Blake McDonald, Production Technician in Chicago, IL

Blake McDonald: Production Technician in Chicago, IL

Blake McDonald

Peloton Interactive

Magnanimous Media

AVW Productions

Ohio University Communications and Marketing

AVW Productions Hockey

Andie Walla Productions

WOUB News Watch

Ohio University