About Me
Hi, I’m Patrick Scott Bell, a Video Engineer and Technical Director based in New York City.
Over the last 15 years, I’ve managed AV broadcast studios, contractors, production schedules, hybrid events, and asset management for globally distributed teams. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in pre-production, live events, and post-production roles. I’ve edited thousands of videos for the web, and I’ve led live streams watched by tens of thousands of viewers. I’ve worked with a variety of clients across education, finance, cable broadcast, fashion, and creative agencies. I consider myself a lifelong learner with a passion for expanding my skill set through training, networking, and reading technical manuals.
Clients
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Moonlight Studios NYC | Technical Director — Aug 2024 – Present
As Technical Director at Moonlight Studios, I lead a high-end production studio, broadcast suite, and event spaces—delivering top-tier AV production and global live-stream capabilities. My role ensures seamless integration of video, graphics, presentations, and audio via broadcast control rooms. I empower clients to produce engaging programming that maximizes both in-person and virtual audience engagement.
Provide clients with expertise on production specifications, workflows, and broadcast requirements
Assist clients with budgeting from initial proposal through final invoicing
Secure and coordinate internal and external crew, vendors, and AV equipment
Design, implement, and maintain all technical systems across studio and event spaces
Project-manage events, shoots, and live-streams; oversee load-in/load-out, staff scheduling, and AV vendor coordination (+300 in-person guests and +10,000 virtual attendees)
Ensure flawless execution of broadcast-grade video and audio signal quality with consistent adherence to industry standards (AJA, Blackmagic, RED, Sony, Vizrt, vMix, Yamaha)
Create detailed signal flows and searchable documentation to establish standardized best practices (Adobe, Lucidchart, Google Docs)
Track and maintain AV inventory, scheduling routine checkups and maintenance (Flex)
Lead technical crews during setup, live transmission, and post-event processes
Configure, troubleshoot, and operate large-scale AV-over-IP networks (Dante, NDI, SRT, RTMP)
Install and program professional real-time communication solutions for live events (Clear-Com, Unity)
Create pixel maps and easy-to-use templates for large and non-standard projection and LED mapping (Adobe After Effects, Disguise Designer, Resolume, Millumin)
Manage file and asset workflows across cloud-based applications and NAS systems (Frame.io, Synology)
Freelance | Video Engineer — Oct 2021 – Aug 2024
As a Freelance Video Engineer, I handled setup, operation, and strike of professional video, audio, lighting, and staging equipment for corporate live events and studio broadcasts.
Consulted with clients regarding production specifications and maintained overall quality control
Managed and operated hardware and software video switchers for studio and remote broadcasting (Barco, Blackmagic, OBS, vMix, Vizrt)
Tested and configured video routers for efficient signal control (AJA, Barco, Blackmagic)
Implemented NDI workflows for network-based video production, including remote callers (BirdDog, Vizrt, VDO.Ninja)
Set up and operated professional studio and cinema cameras (Blackmagic, Canon, Panasonic, RED, Sony)
Designed and operated graphical assets for LED walls (Millumin, Resolume)
Installed and operated DSAN PerfectCue systems for remote presentations
Performed projection rigging, convergence, focusing, and screen installation for live events (Christie, Epson)
Set up and operated hardware video recorders, including asset management, labeling, backups, and transfers (AJA, Atomos, Blackmagic, FTP)
Operated audio/video playback systems for live and recorded events, including key/fill graphics (Mitti, Playback Pro, ProVideoPlayer, QLab)
Calibrated zoom/focus control systems for studio cameras (Tilta Nucleus-M, Fujinon, VariZoom)
Applied chip charts, camera shading, and scopes for multi-camera consistency (Blackmagic, Tektronix)
Worked extensively with Clear-Com and Unity intercom systems
Established bonded network connections across Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and 5G for reliable livestreams (LiveU Solo, Teradek, YoloBox)
Managed live-stream backends for multi-stream broadcasting (RTMP, Vimeo, YouTube)
Implemented virtual audio routing for talkback and intercom communication
Supervised wireless video transmission systems and monitored playback
Directed talent and video staff on composition and presentation
Troubleshot transmission issues quickly and effectively
Edited video and graphic assets for pre- and post-event delivery, including social media content (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere)
Treehouse | Senior Video Producer — Nov 2013 – Sep 2021
As Senior Video Producer at Treehouse, I managed all phases of the video production studio and online SaaS platform, including pre-production, scripting, shooting, editing, and asset management across QNAP and AWS servers.
Managed production of 1,000+ long-form educational video assets for a 100k+ user base
Produced and distributed video content across social platforms, reaching a 700k+ combined audience
Led location scouting, scripting, talent management, and production of B2B marketing campaigns (+$250k revenue increase per deal)
Live-switched AV festival events using TriCaster TC1, RTMP, NDI, and OBS for 10,000+ registered attendees
Scheduled and produced syndicated audio podcasts with 1,000+ active listeners
Conducted and produced video interviews for story-driven documentary content
Delivered fast-paced production turnarounds for travel-based shoots
Collaborated with a diverse, internationally distributed team
Designed sets and executed high-level lighting using DMX patch grids in controlled studio environments
Created brand style guides and documentation to establish cross-company video best practices
Labeled, transferred, and archived video and audio assets across QNAP servers
Education
University of Central Florida — Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Photography 2011 – 2013
Daytona State College — Associate of Arts (AA), Photography 2007 – 2011
Certifications, Skills & Interests
Dante Certified Level 3
AVIXA | NDI Professional Certification
Absen Certified Engineer
Technologies
Absen, Ableton, Adobe Creative Suite, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Blackmagic, Bitfocus, Canon, Cisco, Clear-Com, Dante, Disguise, Infiled, OBS, L-Acoustics, Millumin, Mitti, NDI, NovaStar, RED, Resolume, Sony, Vizrt, vMix, Yamaha
Skills
Broadcast Television, Camera Operation, Color Grading, Hybrid Events, Intercom Systems, IP Networking, Live Streaming, Media Servers, PTZ Operation, Remote Troubleshooting, Studio Management, Talent Directing, Video Engineering
Interests
Board Games, Music Production, Photography, Poetry, Running