Marco Lara

▪ Set up and operate video equipment to film practices, games, scrimmages, so players and coaches can view and study the film. ▪ Ensure cameras and other filming equipment are functioning properly before games and practices. ▪ Actively communicate ins and outs when filming with crew to ensure a smooth operation. ▪ Anticipate key moments to film and have the ability to film from multiple angles, sidelines, and endzones in order to get the best shot possible. ▪ Attend Pre/Post-Practice meetings to understand coaches’ objectives and fine-tune the filming process based on their feedback. ▪ Capture dynamic shots of players in motion and anticipate pivotal moments to obtain optimal shots. ▪ Postproduction edits: Edit and enhance photos through Adobe Lightroom. ▪ Categorize photos in a file, sorting them by game or player. ▪ Provide photos to media team to distribute the content through social media platforms.

Camera Operator: ▪ Operate cameras during live games for ESPN and NIU Athletics. ▪ Abide by the director’s rules in order to capture assigned angles or shots. ▪ Utilize intercoms to stay in sync with production crew to execute a smooth production in a live- sporting event. Playback Operator: ▪ Ensure all pre-recorded content is in order following the game’s script in the playback system, Kiva, for the Convocation Center Daktronics video board. ▪ Coordinate with producer or director to ensure accurate timing of hype videos, highlights, sponsor elements, and graphics. ▪ Archive and organize media files for retrieval and future use for various sports. Technical Director: ▪ Conduct technical rehearsals to test equipment ensuring transitions, graphics, and cameras are in sync when switching. ▪ Execute seamless transitions between cameras, replays, graphics when operating video switcher for live broadcasts. ▪ Collaborate with production team by actively communicating with camera operators, directors, and producers to execute a smooth live broadcast. Phone A.D.: ▪ Dial ESPN to "FACS” in order to test every equipment used in a production, such as audio channels, switcher elements, camera feeds, etc. ▪ Track countdowns when going to commercial breaks and coming back from commercial breaks to maintain broadcast flow for ESPN. ▪ Inform director of potential media timeouts if necessary, following the break clock script. Timeout Coordinator (TOC): ▪ Communicate with game officials, producers, and directors to coordinate when to go on commercial breaks. ▪ Manage commercial breaks by ensuring the game resumes promptly to avoid delays. ▪ Signal hand gestures, tools like signal boards, etc. to indicate timeouts to officials.

Videographer: ▪ Capture, log, and edit video content for NIU football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, baseball, and softball. ▪ Edit highlights using Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for NIU Athletics productions department. ▪ Operate multiple cameras such as Sony, Lumix, and Canon to produce quality sports content. ▪ Support production staff in setting up equipment for live press conferences at NIU.