Liam MacCarthaigh

Liam maccarthaigh

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vision Engineer

  • Education

    • Bbc

      2001 - 2001
      Bbc certificate in television technology
    • Soundmaster studios, cork

      1995 - 1996
      Certificate in sound recording & reproduction
    • Coláiste chríost rí

      1989 - 1995
      Irish leaving certificate
    • The university of salford

      1998 - 2000
      Bsc (hons) media technology
    • Limerick institute of technology

      2021 - 2021
      Spa cert in active learning pedagogies for student engagement
    • Limerick institute of technology

      2019 - 2019
      Spa cert in designing & adapting coursework for online & blended learning
    • Bournemouth university

      2011 - 2013
      Ma creative media practice
    • Limerick institute of technology

      2020 - 2020
      Spa cert in reflective academic practice through portfolio building
    • The university of salford

      1996 - 1998
      Hnd audio & video systems
    • Technological university of the shannon

      2022 - 2022
      Spa cert in research & innovation management
  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Aug 1997 - Sept 2002
      Vision engineer

      • Outside broadcast freelancer on live sport

    • Channel m

      Oct 1998 - Jul 2000
      Technical operator

      Early career pathway into broadcasting. Opportunities to work with many artists such as Elbow, The Stereophonics, Paul McCartney, Peter Kay + more.• Sound & Vision Engineering, Camera Operating, VT Operating, Systems Design & Installation.

    • International media centre

      Jul 2000 - Jul 2001
      Technical operator

      • Multi-skilled technical operator at the IMC’s Digital Key Site & outside broadcast facility.• Role included a contract with Panasonic Broadcast Europe to demonstrate broadcast equipment at IBC.

    • Lime pictures

      Jul 2001 - Sept 2002
      Vision engineer

      Picture Quality and Technical Support for:• Brookside (Channel 4)• Hollyoaks (Channel 4)• Movin' On (E4)• Grange Hill (BBC)

    • Crescent media inc

      Sept 2002 - Jan 2012
      Producer/director

      Self-employed general A/V provider...• Video Production• Audio & Video Consultancy• Sports video analysis (Cork City FC)

    • Limerick institute of technology

      Nov 2004 - now
      Tutor

      • TV Production & Technology• Managed partnership with Munster Rugby providing matchday video support and online footage

    • Freelance

      Jan 2016 - now
      Vision engineer

      Freelance outside broadcast vision engineer for major national and international broadcasters. Clients include TVM, CTV, EMG, NEP, Nemeton, Vitel, Televideo, Fenwick-Fogarty, IRIS. Selected credits include...Sport:• GAA League & Championship incl. multiple All-Ireland Finals (RTÉ, Sky Sports & TG4)• Pro14/URC Rugby incl. 2017 & 2018 Finals (Sky Sports, RTE, TG4 & eirSport)• European Rugby (Sky Sports, BT Sport & TV3/Virgin Media)• Six Nations Rugby and Autumn Internationals (World Feed)• European Tour Golf (CTV/ETP)• Euro2020 Qualifying Draw (World Feed/UEFA)• European International Soccer (UEFA)• UEFA Under 17 Championship 2019 (RTÉ)• FAI Cup Final (RTÉ)• International Hockey Olympic Qualifiers (RTÉ)• Horse Racing (IRIS, RTÉ, Racing TV, SIS & AtTheRaces)• Boxing (RTÉ, TG4 & ESPN)• British Elite Ice Hockey (Premier Sports)• Greyhound Racing (RTÉ, Virgin Media)• KSW40 at 3Arena, Dublin (Polsat/KSWTV, Poland)• Cage Warriors 110 (Premier Sports)• North West 200 International Motorsport (BBC NI)• PDC Premier League Darts (Sky Sports)Non-Sport:• Ed Sheeran at Phoenix Park, Dublin (Billboard Awards 2018, NBC America)• Christina Aguilera at 3Arena, Dublin (Private Corporate)• Celtic Woman at 3Arena, Dublin (PBS America)• Night & Day Festival 2022 (TG4)• 1916 Commemorations (RTÉ)• Pope Francis in Ireland 2018 (Host World Feed)• Waterford Crystal Shopping Special (Digisat/Evine, USA)• Jewellery Shopping Special 2018, Vicenza, Italy (Digisat/Evine, USA)• Jewellery Shopping Special 2019, Siena, Italy (Digisat/ShopHQ, USA)• Seal le Dáithí (Series 2, 3, 4 & 6) - 80 episodes (TG4/Nemeton)+ more Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aist stagepass health & safety accreditation

      Association of irish stage technicians
      Mar 2022
    • Bbc certificate in television technology

      Bbc
      Jan 2001
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member of the Board of Management

      Issued by St John the Baptist National School on Jan 2020
      St John the Baptist National SchoolAssociated with Liam MacCarthaigh
    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by Cork Community TV on Mar 2009
      Cork Community TVAssociated with Liam MacCarthaigh