Wesleyan University, 2013 | Christian.J.McLaren@gmail.com | 818.742.5618
LinkedIn | Portfolio | Reel | McSizzle Edits | Drone Operator (Remote Pilot - FAA Part 107)
Emmy-Nominated Broadcast | Digital-First | Native Ads | Sharable Content | News
Pre-Production | Production | Post-Production | Motion Graphics | Explainer
Expertise in:
A-to-Z Workflow, COVID-19 On-Set Safety Protocol, Spanish Language
Experience in Video Production:
Content Producer, Hearst Television, New York 4/22 - 8/24
Produce true-crime docuseries Hometown Tragedy from archival news packages
Interview victims’ family members, investigators, and reporters who covered the cases
Ideate segments, research cases, hire freelancers, manage crew, oversee post-production
Writer: Pro Video, B&H Photo, New York 10/21 - 4/22
Copywriting for high-end cameras, lenses, lights, and drones
Write equipment reviews and articles for the B&H magazine, Explora
Writer: Audio Descriptions, 5 Guys Named Moe, Los Angeles 5/21 - Present
HBO Series: The Sopranos, Entourage
Write audio descriptions to improve accessibility for visually-impaired individuals
Director of Photography, Andrew Freedman Home, New York 6/20 - 1/21
Responsible for aesthetic in production and post-production
Managed organization’s YouTube presence
Developed COVID-19 production protocols
Workflow between Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator & After Effects
Field Producer // Chief Videographer, “Restaurant Hunter,” Verizon FiOS, New York 6/16 - 11/19
Nominated for Emmy Awards (3x)
Wrote 70 scripts per year; interviewed on-air talent
Produced/camera operated 140 broadcast segments per year
Managed production crew and its equipment
Producer // Cam Op // Editor, Various Clients, New York 5/12 - Present
Clients include: The Wild Honey Pie, Prom Guide Magazine, UN-RULY, Hendrick’s Gin
Developed hands-on skill set to produce from start to finish
Expert multitasker, often producing while camera operating
Adopt emerging trends in post-production and motion design
Optimize media for broadcast or digital-first formats
Junior Producer, BreakThru Radio, New York 2/15 – 6/16
Camera operated hundreds of segments in-studio and on-location
Wove story and interviews with performances into compelling segment
Proficiency in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve
Documentary Pre-Production, Public Policy Productions, New York 5/13 – 9/13
Aired on PBS: "Dream On," (2015)
Drafted story proposals; pitch to Executive Producer
Conducted pre-interviews; determine casting selections
Head of Production,McSizzle Edits, New York 2/24 – Present
Leveraged existing assets to create low-cost sizzles for nonprofits
Optimized set design, wardrobe, framing, and audio quality of remote interviews and augmented with motion design.