Cody Almasy
Ypsilanti
Summary
Passionate and motivated sports broadcasting and digital media production professional with a solid foundation in positional control room skills and graphic design techniques. Proficient in camera & replay operation, technical directing, video editing, and most Adobe Apps. Eager to leverage strong communication skills and technical experience to contribute to dynamic sports media broadcasts and projects.
Dynamic technical director with experience in live production environments. Skilled in video switching and effective communication, successfully enhancing broadcast quality and audience engagement through innovative content creation and graphic design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CAMERA OP, REPLAY OP, SWITCHER
Olympia Entertainment Inc.
Detroit
01.2024 - Current
- Internship with Tigers has turned into freelance opportunities within control rooms of LCA & Comerica Park for pro sports organizations.
- Detroit Tigers, Red Wings & Pistons
- Adjust camera settings such as framing, zooming, panning, tilting to meet production requirements.
- Simultaneously manage many inputs of camera coverage to playback video instantly for live replay on directors cue while editing for highlight packages.
- Create highlight melt of entire game via complications if clips captured during live broadcast to export for teams and leagues for various uses.
TECH. DIRECTOR, CAM/REPLAY/ENGINEER
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
01.2022 - Current
- Multi-purpose tool within the control room of the George Gervin GameAbove Center at EMU.
- Developed and implemented technical strategies for the production of live events.
- Developed and implemented procedures for efficient use of switchers in production environments.
- Set up and operated hardware for live broadcasts and studio recordings.
- Assisted in troubleshooting of broadcast systems including cameras, routing switchers, audio mixers and intercoms.
- Monitored picture quality throughout transmissions by adjusting color balance settings on the switcher console.
- Managed multiple incoming video sources from tape decks or cameras while controlling transitions between them using the switcher panel controls.
- Programmed macros into the switcher memory for quick execution of complex transitions.
GAME PRESENTATION ASSISTANT
Illitch Sports + Entertainment
Detroit
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Assistant for all things related to the home scoreboard show for the Detroit Tigers MLB team.
- Responsibilities such as stage management for the in-park host, utility for camera operators, ENG camera operation for creative services, extensive work in adobe apps for scoreboard content creation. i.e. Player jersey swaps, animations, graphics, etc.
- Detroit Tigers Inc.
- Created engaging visual content tailored to the audience's needs and preferences.
- Enhanced presentation aesthetics by refining slide layouts and visual consistency.
- Designed interactive elements to increase audience participation and engagement.
- Developed a library of reusable presentation templates for various topics.
- Created multimedia elements for use in presentations.
- Assisted in the design and distribution of promotional materials for events.
- Collaborated with graphic designers on the creation of custom visuals for specific projects.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 08.2022 - 12.2024
Gen Ed Requirements Met -
Delta College
Skills
- Camera operation
- Video switching
- Content creation
- Visual design
- Effective communication
- Recording management
- Live production experience
- Augmented reality implementation
- video editing
- graphic design
- Logo creation
- Adobe after effects
Accomplishments
Camera shots captured during live broadcasts at EMU-ESPN have been featured on ESPN app.
References
- Travis Childress, Manager, Game Presentation, DTI, 313-471-2226, 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
- Erik Beehler, Prgm Director, Eagles Vision, EMU, 734-834-5171, 799 N Hewitt Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
- Kevin Lukas, Broadcast Manager, Ilitch Sports, 248-917-4866, Kevin.Lukas@olyent.com
Demo Reel
https://youtu.be/25I4H3M4l28
Timeline
GAME PRESENTATION ASSISTANT
Illitch Sports + Entertainment
03.2024 - 10.2024
CAMERA OP, REPLAY OP, SWITCHER
Olympia Entertainment Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media Production
Eastern Michigan University
08.2022 - 12.2024
TECH. DIRECTOR, CAM/REPLAY/ENGINEER
Eastern Michigan University
01.2022 - Current
Gen Ed Requirements Met -
Delta College