Summary

I'm a Director, Director of Photography and Editor with over 9 years of experience in the film/tv and video production industry. From broadcast content, brand films to cinematography and direction at any scale, please check out my work at blakebuesnel.com

Credits

1/12 – 2/15

Director (Producer, Creative Marketing Content) Freelance

Brightbox, Inc — Advertising — Brightbox, Inc Details
1/12 – 2/15

Having grown a relationship creatively with Brightbox, working form NYC, my duties range from providing full-service production for the social media and sales tool content needs for the company as well as producing conceptual material and original artistic direction for marketing pieces that define the company's narrative and brand.

8/14 – 9/14

Camera Operator A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Film (Feature-length) — Women Rising
8/14 – 9/14
5/13 – 5/13

Camera Operator Take Me To Your Mother (Season 1)

Nickelodeon — TV — Nick Mom Details
5/13 – 5/13

Camera Operator

1/13 – 5/13

Visual Effects Creative Director The US Army Soldier Show

Live/Special Event — US Army Details
1/13 – 5/13

As Video Director of the live 90 minute traveling stage show, I developed concepts, produced dynamic animated backgrounds and produced over a dozen live-action/animated elements. I lead a team of soldiers and contractors for five months through pre-production, rehearsals and through the opening night of the show's tour.

4/11 – 10/12

Director (Creative Content Producer)

Moreland Properties — Advertising — Freelance Details
4/11 – 10/12

I produced, shot and edited nearly a dozen brand ID, region character portrait films for online distribution and marketing for Moreland Properties, the leading real estate firm in Austin, Texas.

8/12 – 8/12

Editor (Additional Camera) US Pro Challenge

NBC — Live/Special Event — TBWA\CHIAT\DAY Details
8/12 – 8/12

Editing daily content for both Nissan and Team RadioShack Nissan Trek's online video and social media content feeds during the race, but also cutting daily on-air pieces for NBC Sports.

5/11 – 5/12

Editor (FCP) Amgen Tour Of California

NBC — Live/Special Event — TBWA\CHIAT\DAY Details
5/11 – 5/12

Editing daily content for both Nissan and Team RadioShack Nissan Trek's online video and social media content feeds during the race, but also cutting daily on-air pieces for NBC Sports.

1/11 – 2/11

Assistant Camera (AC) Indoors Out (Season 6)

DIY Network — TV — DIY Network Details
1/11 – 2/11

Assisting the Director of Photography and the Producer on set

Recos

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Education

Class of '06

University of Texas at Austin

B.S. in Radio Television and Film

My Gear

  • Sony a7S
  • Canon C100
  • Sound Gear
  • Lens Package
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Editorial Suite

Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Editing
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Script
  • Cinematography