Frank Boldt
Russell,ON
Summary
Seasoned ENG/Editor with over 30 years of media experience, specializing in multi-camera editing and live television broadcasts. Proven ability to gather daily footage and transform it into compelling news broadcast stories through effective shooting and editing techniques. Successfully led the editing and studio set-up for "The West Block," significantly enhancing viewer engagement using advanced post-production strategies. Core competencies include organization, multitasking, and thriving under pressure.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
ENG/EDITOR
GLOBAL NATIONAL
Ottawa, Ontario
02.2014 - Current
- Compiled and edited raw material such as interviews, b-rolls and other footage into a finished product.
- Traveled to summits around the world, such as NATO, G20, G7, APEC, and ASEAN, as part of the Canadian Television Pool.
- ENG news gathering. Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of cameras for field production, interviews, and visuals, as well as lighting and audio.
- Directing live interviews for 'The West Block,' a weekly half-hour political program.
- Lead editor on top daily stories out of the Ottawa bureau for Global National.
- Lead editor on 'The West Block.'
- Archiving and metadata of raw materials into a library for future use.
- Can work independently or as part of a team under tight deadlines.
- The current editing system is Edius, which is very similar in operating structure to Adobe Premiere.
Duty Editor
CTV Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
09.1998 - 02.2014
- Video editing of raw material into highly polished news broadcast packages under daily tight deadlines. Implemented visual effects, animation, color correction techniques, and audio mixing to enhance the overall quality of videos.
ENG /Video Editor
CHRO Television
Pembroke, Ontario
11.1994 - 09.1998
- Shot and edited raw b-roll footage into highly detailed, attention-grabbing news packages for daily news programs.
Education
Diploma - Television Broadcasting
Canadore College
North Bay, ON01-1993
Skills
- Source interviewing
- Organization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Multi-camera editing
- Script interpretation
- Digital asset management
- Deadline-driven
- Audio-visual equipment
- Shooting live video
- Video production and editing
- Post-production editing
- Color correction and grading
- Live production support
- Setting up equipment
- Studio preparation
- Lighting expertise
- Live camera operations
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ENG/EDITOR
GLOBAL NATIONAL
02.2014 - Current
Duty Editor
CTV Ottawa
09.1998 - 02.2014
ENG /Video Editor
CHRO Television
11.1994 - 09.1998
Diploma - Television Broadcasting
Canadore College
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