BYRON MARK GOGGIN
I am a delightfully unique storyteller, who pushes boundaries, and has extensive hands-on background in producing, editing and direction of photography. I’m collaborative, conceptual, strategic and have an atypical approach to storytelling that achieves extraordinary results.
AT A GLANCE
- 15 Emmy Awards in categories including “Best Photography”, “Documentary Program” (Editing), “Best Magazine Program” (Editing), “Best Entertainment Program” (Producing), “Field Producing”, “Best Feature Documentary”, and “Long Form Editing”.
- 10 years as an Independent Producer, Director of Photography and Editor for National Geographic Channel, Discovery Channel, History Channel and BBC America.
- Proven success with a broad range of storytelling topics from aerospace, technology, medical, education, environmental and human interest stories.
- Live event production and coordination of EFP and ENG crews including Stanley Cup Playoffs, NBA Finals, Super Bowl XL, The Ryder Cup, NCAA Playoffs and NASCAR
Skills
- Personal: Storytelling, Writing, Project Management, Client Relations,
- Software: Adobe Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Avid, DaVinci Resolve
- Technical: (15years +) Sr. Editor, Director of Photography, EFP/ENG and Studio Lighting, Graphics & Animation
CREDIT LIST
INDEPENDENT FILMS
- Sr. Producer/ Sr. Editor: “Kiss the Babies” Feature Documentary
- Producer/ Sr. Editor / Director of Photography: “Voices of the Inside Passage” Environmental Documentary
- Producer/ Sr. Editor / Director of Photography: “The Accidental Conservationist” Wildlife Documentary
- Producer/ Sr. Editor / Director of Photography: “Seizing Opportunity” NASA Documentary
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
- Director of Photography: Cabin Fever- Stiletto Entertainment for National Geographic 2014
- Director of Photography / Producer: Wicked Tuna– Pilgrim Films, National Geographic 2012
- Director of Photography / Field Producer: Wild Justice 3 – Original Productions, National Geographic 2012
- Director of Photography / Field Producer: Wild Justice 2– Original Productions, National Geographic 2011
DISCOVERY CHANNEL
- Director of Photography: Rods N Wheels– Intuitive Productions for Discovery Channel 2013
- Producer / Director: Airplane Repo– Undertow Productions for Discovery Channel 2013
- Director of Photography: Chopper Live– Pilgrim Films for Discovery Channel 2012
- Camera Operator, Jib, Steady Cam: Motor City Motors– Original Productions, Discovery Channel 2009
HISTORY CHANNEL
- Camera Operator / Field Producer: Ax Men– Original Productions for History Channel 2013
- Director of Photography: Haunted History– Pilgrim Films, History Channel 2012
- Director of Photography / Field Producer: Ice Road Truckers 4– Original Productions, History Channel 2011
- Director of Photography: Hairy Bikers– BBC America, History Channel 2011
- Camera Operator / Field Producer: Ice Road Truckers 3– Original Productions, History Channel 2010
FREELANCE_ LIVE Sports Photographer
- NFL Films- HH “sideline” and ENG Camera Operator: / Detroit Lions, 2006-2009
- World Series- ENG Camera Operator (features, post): ESPN Deportes 2007
- Super Bowl – HH “sideline” Camera Operator: NFL Films 2006
- Ryder Cup– ENG Camera Operator (features, post)): FOX Sports Net 2005
- NCAA Finals- ENG Camera Operator (features, post): FOX Sports Net 2001, 02, 03 ,04
- NBA Finals- HH GAME Camera Operator: ESPN World Feed 2002, 03, 04, 06
- Stanley Cup Finals- ENG Camera Operator (features, post): FOX Sports Net 2002, 03, 04
- NASCAR Daytona 500- HH PIT Camera Operator: ABC Sports 2001
EXPERIENCE
Byron Goggin 2009 – Present
Independent Contractor: Sr. Editor / Director of Photography / Storyteller
- Currently developing, editing, shooting and producing multiple, high-level, successful web-based series that increase the visibility and marketability of their organizations.
- Artistically producing, editing and delivering a diverse portfolio of large-scale productions for numerous broadcast television entities and corporate campaigns on multiple digital platforms.
- Providing creative services to fortune 500 companies that rely on educational conferences to roll out messaging; including editing, field producing, shooting, and graphics creation. Efforts resulted in an average of 15% increase in attendance at their events.
- Through the development of creative concepts and the art of great storytelling and producing, my nationally syndicated programs consistently aired in the primetime slots and delivered number one ratings to the national broadcast networks.
NFL DETROIT LIONS – 2007 – 2009
Producer / Sr. Editor / Videographer
- Responsible for the creation and distribution of video, graphics, animations and other digital projects within the Detroit Lions organization and the NFL League office.
- Responsible for producing, shooting and editing the “Ford Lions Report” television show, a 30 minute pre-game show
- Responsible for shooting “Behind the Scenes” segments on game days including locker room speeches, on field warm ups, and sideline highlights. Covered developing stories on the field and in the locker room. Scheduled and conducted interviews and developed digital content for the weekly show.
- Creatively produced and shot live charity events that NFL players were involved with including United Way, PPK, Play 60 and many other player foundations.
- Engineered and implemented Studio “set” lighting as well as ENG and EFP lighting.
- Managed weekly press conferences, including fiber transmissions, camera operation and studio piece
FOX SPORTS NET – Detroit, MI 2001 – 2005
Supervising Editor / Chief Photographer / Special Projects Coordinator
- Managed, developed and oversaw the national on air “look” at Fox Sports Net. This included inventive production techniques, studio lighting techniques, composition, field and studio production and post- production practices. Resulted in multiple Emmy winning segments and recognition from News corps “Global Excellence” Award.
- Led and administered training techniques and practices for subordinate editors. Oversaw and managed software acquisitions and editing configurations that resulted in a 75% decrease in overtime expenditures.
- Researched and implemented new equipment acquisitions, equipment justification, cost bidding and installation. Resulted in lower capitol expenditures which opened the department for growth in other areas.
- In charge of the coordination of “Live” post and pre-game coverage during NBA, MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL playoffs.
- Researched and implemented new equipment acquisitions, equipment justification, cost bidding and installation. Resulted in lower capitol expenditures which opened the department for growth in other areas.
- Coordinated and engineered live events including all technical requirements, satellite, microwave, and fiber optic transmissions, and strategies for optimum coverage. Developed the first “Live” locker room interview format that has been adopted by most sports networks today. Resulted in consistent #1 ratings for Fox Sports Net.
NBC POST/NEWSWEEK – Detroit, MI 1991 – 2001
Editor / Videographer
- Served as NBC Special Projects Editor and Videographer: Responsible for commercial production, feature length documentaries and network program segments for NBC DATELINE with Chris Hansen and Anne Thompson
- Served as Breaking News Editor and was additionally responsible for satellite receive, microwave transmissions and “Live” studio camera
- Facilitated promotional editing requests from the sales dept. and station partners. Worked with the news department’s creative director to create daily on-air promotions to increase awareness of the stations local commitment to the community
References
- Bob Kamholtz Production Manager, Creative Visions 703-371-9897
- Bruce Lankford Event Producer, Creative Visions 678-772-9338
- Kim Earle Event Coordinator, Corporate Optics 248-789-3482