Christopher Patton
Summary
Innovative Producer with 25 years of experience in all aspects of video production. Visionary creator, editor, storyteller and business operations manager with demonstrated to take an idea from concept to delivery to produce entertaining and inspiring pieces. Collaborative in working closely with strategic and creative teams to develop and produce quality video content. Expertise in preproduction logistics, planning, production, custom graphics composition, special effects, and asset management. Highly organized and detail-oriented Producer / Editor / Director successfully manages projects, plans productions and leads teams. Experienced in budget management and client engagement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer / Editor
PACERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT / INDIANA PACERS & FEVER
01.2002 - 01.2024
- Produced, directed, and edited features for Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever Arena broadcast and Live stream, along with Gainbridge fieldhouse, Fox Sports Indiana, Big Ten Networks and Fever Basketball.com., along with a host of other arena clients.
Group Cycle Leader
Y.M.C.A.
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Lead and motivate a group of eager YMCA members into the art of spinning or group cycling
- This is accomplished with a strong positive attitude, good communications skills, creative music and workout plans along with just plain good fun.
Production Operator / Weekend Graphics & Audio
WISH TV 8
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Operated four robotic mounted cameras for weekday Day Break morning show
- Created visual graphics and font animations along side operated the audio console for the weekend Day Break morning show.
Education
B.A. - Telecommunications: Corporate Media
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana01.2000
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Digital Photography
- Videography
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Media
- Post-Production Processes
- Production Operations
- Project Management
- Content Production
- Project Oversight
- Production Requirements
- Project Coordination
- Video Editing
- Editing
- Concept Development
- Creative vision
- Storytelling
- Digital video production process
- Creative Direction
- Film editing
- Live Events
- Content Development
- Creative Writing
- Broadcast media
- Breaking News Productions
- Camera and video staff direction
- Story Development
- Crew Supervision
- Video production oversight
- Field production
Personal Information
Media Producer / Editor / Director
Accomplishments
- Produced week long broadcasts / online 5 part video features for community relations and pacers.com highlighting / promoting children physical activities.
- Produced / edited multiple instructional videos / series coaching and informing individuals on "how to be reintroduced" into employment society and workforce.
- Produced / edited multiple recent concert L.E.D. promotional screens for Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Advertising and promoting the events using high end graphics along with cutting fast paced editing.
- Co-produced NBA All Star arena events, highlighting NBA events around Gainbridge Fieldhouse and Lucas Oil Stadium.
- Directed Indiana Pacers, Fever, and Indiana Mad Ants broadcasts via Bally Sports and Pacers / Fever Facebook.com.
- Stage managed Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, Big Ten Sports games via Bally Sports, FOX Sports, alongside a variety NBA Sports broadcast ventures, NFL networks, and BIG TEN Networks.
Qualifications Summary
Energized and accelerated candidate eager to demonstrate passion and superior aptitude for graphic and media production to a widespread audience. Self-motivated problem-solver exhibits comprehensive diligence, enthusiasm and team communication skills to meet deadlines and ensure project expectations. Progressive knowledge and experience in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop., HD studio and ENG camera set and production, along with a many of other broadcast media skills including eye catching advertisements, creative media and highlight packages. Network sports and event producer and director with marketing awareness and production know-how in live or recorded events.
Additional Information
Examples: Editor, Producer, Videographer. Director
Fever Million meal movement feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8sMEydyEvc&t=27s
CAGI promotional corporate video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44n50Sl7n_4&t=26s
Pacers "come to our house thanksgiving community feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUErQY2maUc&t=43s
St. Vincent Spine care corporate video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8zXnsDtsko
Fever Fore Change corporate golf outing feature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnAmmt_Ht3A&t=19s
Danny Granger / Travis Diener Day in the life video movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvCwFI-yZ5o
Indiana Pacemate behind the scenes photoshoot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy4rV6TZgM0
Indiana Pacers Fan Rally video ft. Big Boi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaxOFraEz9c
Indiana Pacers Fan Rally video ft, Kid & Play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyyichEwZWU
Timeline
Group Cycle Leader
Y.M.C.A.
01.2011 - 01.2016
Producer / Editor
PACERS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT / INDIANA PACERS & FEVER
01.2002 - 01.2024
Production Operator / Weekend Graphics & Audio
WISH TV 8
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.A. - Telecommunications: Corporate Media
Ball State University
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