Christopher O'Connell

I video edit various projects including branding videos that have been projected on the NASDAQ tower and marquee in Times Square, marketing videos for online distribution, announcement trailers for conferences, an entire multi-level training series, and partnership videos done in conjunction with partners like the NFL, Extreme Networks, The New York Times, and ABC News. I work with clients and executives to develop the highest quality product, that reflects the brand's message and teaches those seeking certification the ins and outs of the products on offer. I have a decade of experience utilizing postproduction software including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Audition/Premiere, After Effects, Avid, 4K workflows, etc. In addition to producing shoots or recording sessions for my clients, I also edit everything from podcasts to music videos, to documentaries, to trailers, to short-form web content. I take the lead on set and in post and work with production to develop the highest quality product. I market and manage the finished product across social media, email campaigns, and click funnels created by value-added content.

Produce development projects by conducting in-depth research in the world of the show. Communicate with and deliver benchmarks to partners including: Original Media, Atlas Media, Milojo, Thinkfactory AMC, USA, etc. Write pitches, loglines, synopsis, and scripts. Run brainstorm sessions and pitch networks. Edit sizzles and network pitches

Operate and maintain video and audio equipment such as lights, cameras, and mics. Prep spaces for clients including testing all equipment, lay cables, work with tape and tapeless workflows, and troubleshoot any tech issues.

Edited packages, queued tapes for broad cast, managed extensive library of tapes and media, and coordinated with producers to produce the best product possible

Worked in studios producing morning shows, on set working on comedy shows, and in the writers room producing and assisting executives with daily and weekly tasks.

Provided support of Producer, including answering phones, scheduling, submitting expenses, maintaining calendar, transcribed tapes, and any other duties or tasks that arose. Contacted and screen potential talent, via phone and email, for shows under development based on requirements established by the Executive Producer Richard Drew.

I write scripts for comedy series on both TV and the web. They range from sitcoms, to sketches, monologues, desk pieces, and man on the street pieces

Headed the development department; tasks included scheduling meetings and travel, maintained contracts, providing script coverage, and office duties. Shot and edited DSLR footage for various projects. Assisted Talent and Producers, Dan Fogler and Michael Canzoniero, with every stage of production for feature films – Don Peyote, Finding Cody, and Cagney Cried