Rex Olson

Experience

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  RAVE Video Production Facilities

  Sept 1992 - Jun 1999

  Owner/Chief Engineer

  As owner and operator of a full-service studio and remote video production and editing services company, RAVE Video provided one-stop video production services for producers of television programming, corporate presentations, commercials, training projects, and marketing content. • Studio facilities owner/operator• Studio facility designer and chief engineer for all remote, studio and editing operations.• TD/Director and Editor worked closely with producers for project budget and completion goals. • Managed production of music instructional video, direct response programming and corporate and commercial video presentations and other projects for outside clientele.• Video and Audio Engineer • Set production and lighting design.• Multi-Track audio recording and mixing• Location production and engineering services • Single camera film style camera, lighting, and sound production. Show less

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  Desktop Images

  Mar 1997 - Sept 2007

  Producer/Director

  Recruited by NewTek to manage a newly formed department for the creation of digital content for the newly established TriCaster product line, as well as supporting trade show and marketing department efforts.• Managed the digital content development department for artwork creation of virtual sets, and video graphic content. • Command line and code level software development of product elements exclusive to product line.• Interfaced with engineering department for feature development, product testing, and performance documentation. • DCC production of digital video content, still imagery and other artwork elements for product inclusion and marketing demonstration.• Create process and systems documentation for digital content development.• Managed media production support for trade shows and general marketing efforts. Show less

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  NewTek - now Vizrt

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2018

  To answer the increasing need I was recruited to lead media production for the support of worldwide marketing efforts.• Managed department of content creators and presenters for marketing videos, webcasts, and live presentations• Programmed and managed product demonstrations, digital demonstration content and artwork. • Wrote and produced video related marketing materials and content including customer testimonials, product demonstration, and promotional videos. • Wrote and produced live presentation programming for trade shows and events. • Spokesperson for trade shows, promotional events, and video projects. • Oversaw training division for the creation of on-line video and in-person user training, certification testing, and dealer training support.• Established on-line customer support solutions. Show less Manage department of content creators for artwork and coding of virtual set content, video graphics templates, video clips, still imagery and other artwork for product inclusion and demonstration. Produce and direct the creative development, script writing and production of case study, product demonstration and marketing presentation video and live webcasts. Oversees in-house studio operations, location production, video editing, audio production and online media distribution. Oversee the development and production the live on-stage exhibit presentations for trade shows and live demonstrations. Show less

  • VP of Marketing, Emerging Markets

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  • VP of Media Production

    Oct 2011 - Aug 2016

  • VP Content Development

    Sept 2007 - Oct 2011
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  Freelance

  Aug 2018 - now

  Video Production Specialist, TD/ Director, Editor

  My departure from NewTek allowed me to return focus to hands-on live video production, providing my expertise as Multi-camera Director, Technical Director, Camera Operator, and Video Systems Engineer, for broadcast, entertainment, music, and corporate video projects.• Video system design, workflow and configuration for studio, location, distance, and remote video production. • Design, setup, and operation of live multi-camera video production systems utilizing NewTek TriCaster, 3Play, TalkShow, Skype TX, VMix, Zoom, Webex, and others.• Multi-camera operation of PTZ cameras including detailed color matching, shading, and remote positioning.• Remote and in-person Interaction with celebrity and executive on-camera talent for technical setup and presentation quality assurance.• Audio systems design, engineering, and multi-channel audio mixing for FOH, and broadcast mix. • Operator training of NewTek TriCaster, 3Play, TalkShow and other products for corporate, educational and government institutions. Show less

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  Advanced Systems Group, LLC

  Feb 2022 - now

  Video Production Specialist, TD/Director, Camera Operator, Broadcast Engineer

  Through my production experience and history with NewTek, I was recruited by ASG to provide clientele with services as Technical Director, Camera Operator, and Broadcast Engineer. Working with clients such as Google, Spotify, Snapchat, USC Annenberg School of Broadcast, and others, to provide production support for live broadcast, recorded projects, and events.• Technical Director/Operator of software-based video production systems such as TriCaster, VMix, OBS, and as well as systems such as Ross Carbonite Ultrix, Grass Valley, Sony, Panasonic, Black Magic, and others.• Working interaction with high-level executive, and celebrity talent assuring presentation quality and confidentiality.• PTZ Camera Operator – detailed color matching, shading, and control of multiple remote cameras including Sony, Panasonic, Birddog, Newtek, and others.• Event hall 4K LED video wall display support, multi-camera, and switcher operation.• Barco screening room projection, multi-camera operation, switching and streaming, • Video podcast engineering support, SRT stream, Black Magic, AJA, and other transcoding, encoding & decoding systems.• Video control room operation, equipment setup, signal routing, recording, and production stage technical support• Broadcast systems engineering – on-site equipment and IT setup, Ross Ultrix routing, Multiviewer configuration & infrastructure troubleshooting.• Live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, Workplace, Vimeo, StreamYard, and others.• Yamaha, Allan & Heath, Behringer, Dante, AES-67, Clearcom, Reidel communications.• Commissioned as instructor for operator development training.• Ability to quickly anticipate and adapt to changing needs of production expectations. Show less