David Petzer
Weltevreden Park
Summary
Experienced television director skilled in multi-camera studio production, script analysis, and team leadership. Demonstrates effective direction of actors, camera operators, and technical departments to deliver high-quality broadcast output. Proficient in scheduling, floor management, and live broadcast co-ordination for seamless production execution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Television Director
MMSV Productions
01.2009 - Current
- Company Overview: Television Production Company
- Direct multi-cam studio productions, including actors, camera operators, lighting, and Art department
- Analyze and plot scripts for efficient shooting
- Oversee post-production, including editing and final product review
- Television Production Company
Scheduler
MMSV Productions
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Television Production Company
- Developed accurate production schedules for multi-camera shoots
- Television Production Company
Floor Manager
MMSV Productions
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Television Production Company
- Assisted the director in managing live and recorded multi-cam productions
- Television Production Company
Floor Manager
Freelance Work
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Assisted directors in live broadcasts and studio productions
- Managed audience control during live shows
Owner & Casting Agent
Shadows Casting Agency
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Cast performers for multi-camera studio productions
Studio Manager
Franz Marx Films
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Sasani Studios
- Managed operations across three multi-cam production studios
- Sasani Studios
Production Runner
Franz Marx Films
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Sasani Studios
- Handled logistics, including delivery of high-end studio equipment
- Sasani Studios
Education
Journalism Diploma - Journalism, Photo Journalism, Speed Writing, Business Management, Typing, Basic Computer Skills
Birnam Business College
01.1993
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Economics
Florida Park High School
01.1992
Grade 7 -
Panorama Primary
01.1987
Skills
- Proficient in English
- Fluent in Afrikaans
- Effective leadership
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Proficient in Apple OS
- Skilled in Windows operating system
- In-depth script analysis
- Comprehensive script review
- Directing multi-camera productions
- Live broadcast coordination
- Post-production oversight
- Content editing
- Final product review
- Post-production video editing
Personal Information
- Title: Television Director
- Date of Birth: 05/08/74
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Television Director
MMSV Productions
01.2009 - Current
Scheduler
MMSV Productions
01.2007 - 01.2009
Floor Manager
MMSV Productions
01.2004 - 01.2007
Floor Manager
Freelance Work
01.2000 - 01.2004
Owner & Casting Agent
Shadows Casting Agency
01.2000 - 01.2002
Studio Manager
Franz Marx Films
01.1998 - 01.2000
Production Runner
Franz Marx Films
01.1997 - 01.1998
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Economics
Florida Park High School
Grade 7 -
Panorama Primary
Journalism Diploma - Journalism, Photo Journalism, Speed Writing, Business Management, Typing, Basic Computer Skills
Birnam Business College
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