DAVID GANZ

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Hazlet, NJ *****

732-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive background in camera setup and shading, robotics, matrix routers, signal transmission and distribution. Complete aesthetic and technical understanding of all phases of audio/video production engineering. Comprehensive experience across all analog and digital formats. Proficient in the operation of server based systems used in multimedia production and non linear editing. Ability to perform and troubleshoot under pressure in a live production environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

7/13 to Present – Freelance

VIDEO PRODUCTION/MASTER CONTROL

Provide engineering services and technical support to broadcast, corporate, and commercial facilities for production, master control, and conferencing

Optimize and operate a wide range of broadcast equipment including camera MCU's, routers, frame synchronizers, robotics, encoders, LCD multi-image displays, color correctors, sequencers, ARC, wireless mics and audio mixers

4/01 to 6/13 – United Nations Television

VIDEO ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN

Perform camera setup and shading, and robotics operation for UNTV during studio shoots and live broadcasts of UN Security Council, General Assembly, photo ops, press conferences, media events, and concerts

Master control functions include signal routing, format conversion, switching and robotics during live broadcasts, video conferences, meetings and media events

Monitor, adjust and optimize signals for live broadcasts

Route signals and fiber connections to satellite services, Polycom, webcast streaming, display monitors, switchers, video walls, edit rooms and projectors

Handle distribution of analog and digital signals internally throughout the UN system and to external clients and international news agencies through satellite and fiber feeds, FTP and in house IPTV

4/90 to 4/01 - Freelance

VIDEO/TOC

Engineering services and technical operations support for production and post production applications at broadcast, commercial, and corporate facilities

Involved in multiple camera set up, chipping and shading, signal transmission, timing and color correction of video signals on studio shoots and remotes

Responsible for video quality and signal set up of incoming satellite feeds during live production of news and talk shows

Control room positions include video operator, TD, and robotics at production facilities and television stations during news, sports, entertainment and corporate events

Freelance cont.

VIDEO/TOC

Shows include: NYC Marathon, 2000 World Series, Essence of Emeril, US Tennis Open, ’96 & ’02 Olympic Games, Fox After Breakfast, Ready Set Cook, Cochran & Co., '98 & '00 Goodwill Games, Inside America's Courts

Clients include: FOX Network, ABC-TV, Food Network, FX Cable Network, NFL Films Video, NEP, TBS, Atlanta Olympic Broadcasting, MTV, Merrill Lynch, Johnson & Johnson, Sony Corporation, CBS Sports, Salomon Smith Barney, Court TV, Mobil Oil, NY Power Authority, AT&T, and Merck

4/97 to 11/97 - ABC Television Network

SENIOR VIDEO OPERATOR

Video Operator during live and taped broadcast programs. Responsible for chipping and painting of multiple cameras for matched color balance, timing of cameras and VTR's, camera shading, monitor setup, color correction, and transmission of video signal

Shows include: World News Tonight, The View, Good Morning America,

Prime Time Live, Monday Night Football Halftime Show

4/90 to 10/96 – New York Yankees

ENGINEER/TD/CAMERA

Technical Director, Matrix Operator, and Camera Operator for the New York Yankees, Diamond Vision Control Room

Distribution of audio/video feeds to Diamond Vision, and to monitors throughout the stadium during live events. Programmed scoreboards, CG, and still store

8/85 to 4/90 - AT&T Video Resource, Bedminster, NJ

ENGINEER/EDITING ASSISTANT

Engineer for 1", Betacam, and 3/4" single and multi camera remotes

Technical Director for studio shoots

3/84 to 8/85 - National Video Recording Studios, New York, NY

PLAYBACK/DUPLICATION ENGINEER

Involved in 1" and 2" transfers; 3/4", Betacam, and VHS dubbing and bump-ups

Performed Q-lock transfers, striping, audio laybacks, satellite feeds, Dolby encoding and decoding

1/83 to 3/84 - Freelance

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR

Producer, Writer, and Editor of industrial videotapes for C.R. Bard, Inc.

Production Assistant for CBS Sports Sunday

EDUCATION

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ - Bachelor of Arts (B.A),

Communications

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