Jerry Blancas

An EVS Operator which includes managing a device that will perform replays, edit capabilities and other functions to broadcast a sporting event.

• Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing, color correction, and motion graphics creation to achieve high-quality final products.
• Maintained accurate records of production elements such as scripts, budgets, and schedules to ensure seamless project execution.
• Liaised with clients throughout pre-production process, maintaining clear communication channels and client satisfaction.
• Assisted in the development of creative concepts that led to increased audience engagement.

In 2001 I started my job as an EVS operator working for the Houston Astros broadcast team as a contractor. From the start I was only working road games which meant I would fly with the team on the chartered plane. My duties were to successfully perform a piece of machinery called the EVS. It's basically a mini super computer that can invoke many things such as record cameras, program, graphics and more. It has a T-bar lever to slow replays at any speed. It can build playlists to show hilights from a certain player, team or anything else the production team decides on. It stores elements such as interstitials,scenics of the city your in, billboard backrounds, flashbacks from games in the past that might be pertinent to the moment to name a few. In summary, the EVS machine is highly functional that performs numerous variables for any specific sporting event. After the baseball season I would then focus on the Houston Rockets broadcast working same position as I did for the Astros. I left the regional scene in 2020 and moved nationally to NBC Sports working professional golf and other sports the network would air including the English Premiere League, NFL and Rugby.

• Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring smooth production operations.
• Expedited order fulfillment by promptly addressing any issues that arose during the production process.
• Managed resources effectively to minimize waste while maintaining product quality standards.
• Assisted in producing high-quality products by adhering to strict manufacturing standards and protocols.