I have been working in the field of A/V production for the last eight years. I have worked with various companies, and performed many different duties involved with setting up shows, meetings, and single/multi-day events. I have used many kinds of equipment over the years, and have gained more than a general knowledge of most cameras, audio setups, and lighting. I am currently doing freelance productions through my company, ZM Productions.
EXPERIENCE
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER, MAAGCOMMPLUS, Tempe, AZ- 2013-14
After owning my company for a couple years, I was recruited to work for Maagcommplus in Tempe. Al Maag formally the Chief Communications Officer at Avnet Inc., Paired up with his extensive knowledge of Communications and Public relations opened Maagcommplus. Part of my services was to deliver video and web productions. Our main clients we provided services for included: Cancer Comfort Centers, Miracle League of Arizona, Business Marketing Association, Avnet, and the Arizona Scitech Festival. Many services provided Video documentation of speakers, panels, meetings, multi- themed events, and general events.
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER, PLASTIC PREVIEW, SCOTTSDALE, AZ- 2012
In 2012 a client of mine, SCG Global Media, had come to me to help design a new company/Web Video-portal. The company name is " Plastic Preview". The sole purpose is to provide a video portal for meeting board certified plastic surgeons in your area which will show their page/profile. This can be done from the comfort of your home/office or on your phone thus making the experience less painful and complicated. You get to meet the doctor before you meet the doctor. The video profiles/pages, will provide videos like: Meet the Doctor, Meet the Staff, Office Tour, and other client requested information. Once you have found the surgeon that best fits you, you will be able to directly book an appointment with that doctor.
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER/PRODUCTION MANAGER , CREATIVE ENGINE, TEMPE, AZ - 2010-2011
After owning my company for a couple years, I was recruited to work for Creative engine in Tempe. Creative Engine did not have a Video Dept at the time, and was looking to expand its services to video and web productions. The main clients we provided services for included: Republic West Remodeling, Business Marketing Association, Avnet, and the Arizona Scitech Festival. The services provided Video documentation of speakers, panels, meetings, multi- themed events, and remodeling tours /before-after.
EDITOR/AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTION&SUPPORT/OWNER, ZACK MAAG PRODUCTIONS; SCOTTSDALE, AZ — 2009-Present
I started my own company to do freelance audio/video production work. I provide many different services through ZM Productions, ranging from small and large video editing projects, to single and multi day/month video documentation. Currently I am equipped with the Final Cut Pro X, and also proficent in previous versions of Final Cut 7 & 6. Another service that can be provided is Audio Support, which has been used for on site hotel meetings and seminars to outdoor sporting events.
PRODUCTIONS ASSISTANT/GRIP, METRO STUDIOS; PHOENIX, AZ — 2008-2009
My work at Metro Studios was as a freelance production assistant/grip. I have helped them in many offsite audio/ video set ups including staging and outdoor events.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/GRIP/CAMERA MAN/OFFICE MANAGER, ARIZONA CORPORATE BROADCAST COMPANY, PHOENIX, AZ — 2006-2008
I have handled many aspects of the of the Arizona Corporate Broadcast Company business, both in the office and offsite. I have worked on a variety of projects including web casts and video/audio support for many companies. We also housed two studios for broadcast use, one of which contained a green screen. When we lost our office manager, I took over handling the appointments, booking, renting, record filing and general property upkeep. While working there I used many different pieces of equipment ranging from cameras to full production set ups including lighting.
PAINTER/ CONSTRUCTION CLEAN UP, PRISMA GRAPHICS, PHOENIX, AZ — 2004, 2005 SUMMERS
When I worked for Prisma Graphics, a large printing company, they were in a transition to a larger building. This included doing work like cleaning up construction waste, painting many rooms and offices, scraping up old flooring to prepare for the new. They asked me to return the following summer to repaint the largest room, which had been covered with ink and exhaust from the printing presses.
EDUCATION
Desert Mountain High School, Scottsdale - Graduated 2005 High school diploma
East Valley Institute of Technology, Mesa - 2 year course in 3D Graphics
Sony certified training course FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro
SKILLS
Proficient in Final Cut Pro X, 7, 6. Adobe CS4, Green screen lighting, production lighting, standard and HD cameras.
Eagle Scout-Troop 869, Scottsdale, AZ 11/11/04
EXPERIENCE
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER, MAAGCOMMPLUS, Tempe, AZ- 2013-14
After owning my company for a couple years, I was recruited to work for Maagcommplus in Tempe. Al Maag formally the Chief Communications Officer at Avnet Inc., Paired up with his extensive knowledge of Communications and Public relations opened Maagcommplus. Part of my services was to deliver video and web productions. Our main clients we provided services for included: Cancer Comfort Centers, Miracle League of Arizona, Business Marketing Association, Avnet, and the Arizona Scitech Festival. Many services provided Video documentation of speakers, panels, meetings, multi- themed events, and general events.
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER, PLASTIC PREVIEW, SCOTTSDALE, AZ- 2012
In 2012 a client of mine, SCG Global Media, had come to me to help design a new company/Web Video-portal. The company name is " Plastic Preview". The sole purpose is to provide a video portal for meeting board certified plastic surgeons in your area which will show their page/profile. This can be done from the comfort of your home/office or on your phone thus making the experience less painful and complicated. You get to meet the doctor before you meet the doctor. The video profiles/pages, will provide videos like: Meet the Doctor, Meet the Staff, Office Tour, and other client requested information. Once you have found the surgeon that best fits you, you will be able to directly book an appointment with that doctor.
EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER/PRODUCTION MANAGER , CREATIVE ENGINE, TEMPE, AZ - 2010-2011
After owning my company for a couple years, I was recruited to work for Creative engine in Tempe. Creative Engine did not have a Video Dept at the time, and was looking to expand its services to video and web productions. The main clients we provided services for included: Republic West Remodeling, Business Marketing Association, Avnet, and the Arizona Scitech Festival. The services provided Video documentation of speakers, panels, meetings, multi- themed events, and remodeling tours /before-after.
EDITOR/AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTION&SUPPORT/OWNER, ZACK MAAG PRODUCTIONS; SCOTTSDALE, AZ — 2009-Present
I started my own company to do freelance audio/video production work. I provide many different services through ZM Productions, ranging from small and large video editing projects, to single and multi day/month video documentation. Currently I am equipped with the Final Cut Pro X, and also proficent in previous versions of Final Cut 7 & 6. Another service that can be provided is Audio Support, which has been used for on site hotel meetings and seminars to outdoor sporting events.
PRODUCTIONS ASSISTANT/GRIP, METRO STUDIOS; PHOENIX, AZ — 2008-2009
My work at Metro Studios was as a freelance production assistant/grip. I have helped them in many offsite audio/ video set ups including staging and outdoor events.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/GRIP/CAMERA MAN/OFFICE MANAGER, ARIZONA CORPORATE BROADCAST COMPANY, PHOENIX, AZ — 2006-2008
I have handled many aspects of the of the Arizona Corporate Broadcast Company business, both in the office and offsite. I have worked on a variety of projects including web casts and video/audio support for many companies. We also housed two studios for broadcast use, one of which contained a green screen. When we lost our office manager, I took over handling the appointments, booking, renting, record filing and general property upkeep. While working there I used many different pieces of equipment ranging from cameras to full production set ups including lighting.
PAINTER/ CONSTRUCTION CLEAN UP, PRISMA GRAPHICS, PHOENIX, AZ — 2004, 2005 SUMMERS
When I worked for Prisma Graphics, a large printing company, they were in a transition to a larger building. This included doing work like cleaning up construction waste, painting many rooms and offices, scraping up old flooring to prepare for the new. They asked me to return the following summer to repaint the largest room, which had been covered with ink and exhaust from the printing presses.
EDUCATION
Desert Mountain High School, Scottsdale - Graduated 2005 High school diploma
East Valley Institute of Technology, Mesa - 2 year course in 3D Graphics
Sony certified training course FCP 101: Introduction to Final Cut Pro
SKILLS
Proficient in Final Cut Pro X, 7, 6. Adobe CS4, Green screen lighting, production lighting, standard and HD cameras.
Eagle Scout-Troop 869, Scottsdale, AZ 11/11/04