Brian Wehrley

FREELANCER – Ottawa, ON

Independent Producer, 2012-Present

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· Graphics design and brand development for a variety of clients in the National Capital Region, including the Public Affairs Branch, Department of National Defence.

· Photography, videography and graphic design for various digital platforms and clients.

· Created all graphic design and backgrounds for the Savoy Society’s presentation of Ruddygore. Assisted with production and video marketing. Title design for promotional videos.

· Developing an online course called Multimedia for Communicators using CourseSites by Blackboard. Includes research, analysis, design and curriculum development.

 

CTV NEWS – Saskatoon, SK

Senior Editor and Producer, 1994-2012

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· Extensive experience in all facets of television and post-production including documentaries, corporate video, on-location direction, studio set-up and lighting.

· Designed and produced multiple animation and graphics packages for CTV News. Award-winning title animations for numerous documentaries, news features and promos.

· Team leader for all post-production decisions and creative direction that included              commercials, promotions, documentaries, short films, features and specials.

· Served as software trainer for CTV; trained and updated production teams; advised on photo shoots and worked with various producers on location.

· Designed and implemented all weather graphics that enhanced CTV’s news programming.  Designed and produced Saskatoon Crime Stoppers, which was awarded the world’s best Crime Stoppers program in 2011.

· Sound and video editing for documentaries including the North-American documentary    winner A Debt of Honour.

· Worked closely with various production teams and clients to provide solutions and facilitate desired  results. Interpret and envision client needs into a satisfactory product that resulted in client retention.

· Worked collaboratively with CTV News teams to assist in post-production; provide timely   animations and graphics for news stories and features.

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DOME PRODUCTIONS – Various locations

Freelance Replay Operator, 2009-2011

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· Set-up, prep and replay for World Junior Hockey tournament and various Lacrosse games.

· An extremely fast-paced and frenetic environment that required a high degree of                  concentration, skill and judgment over extended periods of time.

· Ability to cope with physically and mentally demanding situations.

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ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY – Saskatoon, SK

Documentary Consultant for Naval Centennial video production, 2010

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· Provide guidance and direction on post-production techniques, story-telling and sequence  editing.

· Create stunning high-end title graphics for use in national documentary.

· Consulted in all areas of Naval Centennial video production.

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CTV/CFQC – Saskatoon, SK

VTR, Audio, Director, Camera, Master Control, Telecine, 1982-1994

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· Directing, live audio control, audio editing, master control, studio camera operations, and fast-paced VTR operations.