Wayne Norman

Technical Manager 

Technical Director  

Video Engineer   

Video Controller   

www.VideoEngineer.net

Voice:

818-558-3705
WayneWeb@VideoEngineer.net

 

Sorry to intrude on your day.  I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and offer my services For WebCasting, Broadcast, Corporate or New Media as a Technical Director, Video Engineer, Video Controller or Technical Manager, .

 

  • Experienced Technical Director and Video Engineer with sophisticated Systems and Content Production Skills.

  • Full knowledge and experience with Tri-Caster, Panasonic, and Ross Graphite and Carbonite Switchers.

  • Come Complete with a large array of CONVERTERS, ADAPTERS & Webcasting Computer (Additional charge for some items).

  • Studio, Flight Pack, and Mobile Unit Experience.

  • Fully Versed in 4K Digital Cinema and Multi-Camera Production Formats.

  • Detailed Documentation and Preparation.

  • Always Prepared for Contingencies Allowing for Variations In Production Requirements

  • Have worked In All Genres of Production, Including Corporate, Broadcast, Entertainment, Webcasting, Sports, Comedy, Drama, Specials, Live Concerts, Reality, eSports, and Infomercials.

  • Capable of working with experienced professionals and relatively inexperienced  people.

  • Professional Attitude with the experience to compensate for clients lack of Production understanding and experience.

Webcasting requires proficiency and professionalism to deliver the content your clients rightfully demand.  I provide the highest level of experience with an extensive knowledge of systems design and integration, delivering production capabilities that exceed your expectations.

 

As a Technical Director I can cut a show without amateurish jump cuts, maintain strong brand identity, avoiding shots of the back of talking heads, direction that is creative and follows the focus of the music, capture the energy of the room or create energy when it is missing, and most importantly deliver a presentation that is professional and follows the dialogue.

 

Below is a copy of my credits for your review.  I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you so I may detail my skills and demonstrate my level of professionalism and positive attitude that delivers a profitable and well executed production for your client.

 

Thanks,

 

Wayne Norman

888-44-WAYNE (888-449-2963)

818-558-3705

www.videoengineer.net

Email:  WayneWeb@VideoEngineer.net

Mobile Unit in Pasadena

Flight Pack

Video Controller Console

TECHNICAL MANAGER

VIDEO ENGINEER

VIDEO CONTROLLER

Credits

Sit-Coms, Comedies, Specials

Rhythm & Flo - Netflix Special - Video Controller

Guitar Legends - AXS TV - Video Controller

Basket Ball Wives Reunion Show - Video Controller

Shahs of Sunset Reunion Show - Video Controller

This Time Next Year - Lifetime - Video Controller

Lip Sync Shorties - Spike - Technical Manager

Are You the One? Reunion Show - MTV - Video Controller

Lip Sync Battle - Spike - Technical Manager
Golden Screen Awards - Video Controller OWN After Show - Video Controller

Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet - Technical Manager & Technical Director

Facebook - World's Most Amazing Dog - Engineer/Skype Technician

MTV Movie Awards - Technical Manager Real Men Watch Bravo Test - Video Controller

2016 GOP Debates @ Reagan Library, Video Engineer/Controller

2016 Democratic Debates @ Wynn Hotel, Las Vegas - Video Engineer/Controller

Essence Awards - 2015

I Heart Radio - Video Controller/Engineer

@ Midnight - Comedy Central - Video Controller, Video Engineer

Real Time with Bill Maher - Video Controller

Gettin' Some Strange - Comedy Central Pilot - Video Controller

Sleight of Mouth - Comedy Central Pilot - Video Controller

MTV2 Nick Cannon Exercise Pilot - Video Controller

Upload with Shaq O'Neil - Video Controller, Video Systems Engineer, including EVS

Comedy Central Justin Bieber Roast Red Carpet Special - Video Controller

In the House - Multi Camera Remote - Engineer In Charge

Spike TV Comic-Con Special - Video Engineer

CNN - Red Carpet - Oscars, SAG Awards, Emmy Awards, Daytime Emmy,  CNN Heros

Various Sitcom pilots & Comedy Specials - Technical Director & Video

Kate & Alley - Studio Video & Remote Technical Director

MTV Music Concert Specials - Technical Director

Several Comedy Standup Performances - Technical Director

George Lopez Show - Hi Def DIT

Yo Gabba Gabba - Video Engineer 

Harmon Quest - HD-SDI
Bill Nye Saves the World - 4K - Netflix

Tori Spelling: Celebrity Lie Detector - Video Controller

Bill Cosby Special - Technical Director

Talk Shows, Game Shows & Pilots

Watch What Happens Live - Video Controller & Engineer

Johnny And Tara - Talk Show Presentation - Video Controller & Engineer

ManCave - BET - Video Controller Black Card Revoked - BET - Video Controller

Girl Code Live (LA) - Video Controller

 

Direct TV Monthly Presentation - Video Engineer

Real Men Watch Bravo Test - Video Controller

What Just Happened - Pilot - Video Controller

MTV Snack Off - Video Controller

  Rich Eisen - Direct TV - Video Controller

Talk...with David Frost - Technical Director

Time Travelers - Pilot - Video

Access Hollywood - Schwarzenegger Remote - Video Engineer/Controller

Digital World - Pilot -Technical Director

VH-1 - Music Video Intros - Video

Magic Johnson Talk Show - Paramount TV - Video

NHK - Japan Television - Technical Director

Direct TV Project - Video Engineer/ Camera Operator

Dinner and a Movie - Video Engineer

Chick Flix - Video Engineer & Camera Operator

Dan Patrick - Direct TV - Video Controller
BET Talk Show Pilot - Technical Director & Engineer
All Chat - Riot Games - Video Controller
 

Projects 

MTV Motel California - Engineer in Charge

Hollywood Park - Engineer in Charge

Channel One - Video Engineer

AVHQ - Trade Shows - Director/Technical Director

Video Applications - Director/TD

X-Treme Games - Edit System Set Up Engineer

Bexel - Freelance engineer and technical director for multi camera shoots and edit system set up and operation

Duke City - Video Engineer for multi-camera shoots and edit system operation and maintenance

Gearhouse LA - Video Engineer/Technical Director and director for Multicamera shows.

Videocam, Inc.- Video Engineer, technical director, and director for multi-camera shows

Creative Technologies - High Definition Video Engineer for Flight Pack Systems

AMP'd - Cell Phone Telecasts - Video Engineer and Technical Director

Knitty Gritty - Set Up Video Engineer

Smart Pros - Video Engineer and Video Controller for Flight Pack for Infomercial

Sports

LA Lakers - Basketball - Video Control

LA Clippers - Basketball - Video Control

Los Angeles Kings - Hockey - Video Controller

USC Football - Video Controller

Los Angeles Galaxy - Soccer  - Video Controller

LA Dodgers - Baseball - Video Controller

Red Bull New Years Eve Long Beach Motorcycle Jump - Video Controller Red Bull Rally Cross Events - Video Controller
Volley Ball - Video Controller Cheerleading Competition - Technical Director

Football - Technical Director & Video

Gymnastics - Technical Director

Pac 12 Sports - Video Controller

Time Warner Cable Sports - Video Controller

Baseball - Technical Director & Video

Horse shows - Technical Director & Video

Basketball - Technical Director

NY Marathon - Video

Ice Hockey -Video

Swimming - Technical Director

Auto racing - Video

Track and field - Technical Director & Video

Soccer - Video

Golf - Video

Tennis - Technical Director

Boxing - Technical Director

Motocross - Video

Bowling - Technical Director

Ultimate Fighting - Video Controller (Exterior Shoot)

PMTV - Soccer Tournament - Engineer in Charge

Red Bull Motocross - Video Controller Lacrosse - CBS Sports Network - Video Controller

 Commercials and Industrials

TV Commercials - Technical Director or video on hundreds of television commercials for companies including:  Anheiser Busch, IBM, Burger King, Sears, Toyota, Vons, Cisco Systems, Direct TV, Intuit, Petco, International Paper

Industrials - Technical Director or video on hundreds of industrial productions, including Blue Shield, Amgen, Magic - the Game, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, NBC Upfront, Coke, Herbalife, Neutrogena, Sony Studios, Disneyland, Medtronics

DIT on over 2 dozen High Definition Commercial Productions

Infomercials & Music Videos

Infomercials: Technical Director or video on dozens of infomercials

Music Videos - Technical Director & Video on dozens of music videos (including Ultimatte)

Concerts - Technical Director and video on taped and live music performances

Cybersonic - Infomercial - Video Engineer

 Reality Shows

Wake Up Call - Engineer in Charge & Hidden Camera Specialist - Reality Show

MTV Harassment - Hidden Camera Show - Set up Engineering Racks and their implementation

 Blow Out - Video Controller and Hidden Camera Specialist

 The Bachelor - EIC - Next Entertainment

Basketball Wives Reunion - Video Controller What Just Happened - Video Controller

 I have worked on over 2 dozen Reality Shows, however because of Confidentiality agreements and their vagueness, I cannot list or discuss them.

 Corporate

I have worked as a Video Engineer, Video Controller, Director, and/or Technical Director on over 200 corporate shows. using flight packs and occasionally mobile units.

Companies Include:  IBM, GM, Ford, Toyota, Bridgestone, Proctor and Gamble, all of the major pharmaceutical companies, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, NBC Upfronts, Hewlett Packard, Sony, Motorola, Herbalife, Direct TV, and many, many more.

 Special Skills

  • Excellent 4K and HD-SDI Diagnostic Skills

  • Very Budget Conscious

  • Very Logistically Minded

  • Excellent Fiber Optic Diagnostic skills

  • Easily Interpret Production Needs into a properly designed and executed Video Engineering layout and signal delivery

  • Exceptional Computer Skills

  • Excellent at Multi-Tasking

Have a complete Fiber Optic Cleaning Kit for ST, SC, LC, and SMPTE including a microscope for Ferrule Examination, plus signal strength meters and Light Pens

Extensive Experience designing video signal acquisition and distribution using fiber, microwave and conventional copper for entertainment, corporate, and sports productions and then putting together Tech Requisitions .
 
Union Affiliation

IA 600, Nabet, IBEW

Specialist in commercial production, music videos, sit-coms, episodic program, dramatic programs, movies, features, reality programs, corporate videos, entertainment specials