Ian Cruickshank

• Manage servers, network and long term asset storage to LTO 6. • Transcode, edit (Avid, Adobe Premiere & Final Cut Pro), create manifest files and deliver clients content to Netflix. • Manage, and organize thousands of assets to be delivered to clients. • Create duplications of HD-Cam, Beta-Cam, MPEG IMX, Blu Ray DVD, DVD, and CD’s. • Digitize and archive content for major media producers. • Write specialized ffmpeg commands lines to transcode to specs where Adobe Encoder can not. • Create Telestream Vantage and Rhozet Carbon Encoder work flows to transcode, process material through Baton automated QC program and deliver content via Aspera or FTP for multiple clients based on their each unique specifications.

• Provided in-house client services file transfer using Aspera and Filezilla. • Maintained and managed multiple Elemental & Akamai encoders for live streaming events. • Coordinated project asset collection as needed, for internal and external assets. • Edited live footage from MLB games into instant replays for umpires. • Maintained, updated, and distributed Production schedules and reports. • Wrote XML metedata scripts for content delivery via Aspera to iTunes, HBO Now, Google Play and Amazon Instant Video. • Transcoded and delivered footage for HBO, South West Airlines, FIFA, WWE, MLB.com and PGA.

• Operated the computer closed captioning system for file transfers. • Transcoded raw video format for multiple delivery platforms. • Provided quality assurance on every file prior to handing over. • Corrected errors on captions and metadata provided by studios. • Processed departmental billing purchases and maintained procurement logs. • Created MPEG-2 files for online streaming, maintaining full compliance with CableLabs specifications.

• Enhanced knowledge of pre and post-production work environments including: digital media technologies for HD and SD operations, DVD replication, format conversion and media management. • Performed audio conforms for PAL audio to sync to NTSC video for foreign language clients. • Transcoded RAW files to multiple delivery platform specifications. • Prioritized and tracked deliverables ensuring timely deadlines and billing objectives. • Created watch folders for drag and drop transcoding. • Communicated daily with clients on schedules through emails, phone and web conferences. • Observed, received and obtained asset information utilizing internal media management systems. • Provided service to such companies as Netflix, Quickflix (AU), ITV, CinemaNow, DirectTV, iN Demand, Comcast and iTunes.