ROMAN WEAVER
Ellijay
Summary
Innovative leader in broadcast engineering with a proven track record of enhancing system reliability by 30%. Expertise in SMPTE standards and collaborative problem-solving. Delivers scalable, high-quality broadcast solutions that consistently exceed compliance and operational objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering
Americas Value Channel (AVC)
Atlanta
2010.01 - Current
- Lead broadcast engineering and production operations for live, multi-camera television environments.
- Design, install, and maintain broadcast control rooms, audio routing systems, transmission chains, and remote production infrastructure.
- Manage, mentor, and train engineering, technical, and production staff in live broadcast best practices.
- Executed preventative and corrective maintenance programs that improved system reliability and maximized uptime.
- Deliver content to technical specifications for broadcast television, streaming platforms, and theatrical distribution.
- Provide senior-level oversight of post-production workflows including editorial, color grading, quality control, and final delivery.
- Delivered live television and produced content distributed across the United States, Europe, and Australia.
- Supported production and delivery of multiple live television series, feature films, and commercial projects.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external distribution partners to support national and international delivery.
- Built stable, scalable broadcast environments, maintaining creative quality standards and earning recognition for excellence.
Director of Photography
Game Changer
- Led and managed camera and lighting crews, ensuring effective execution of visual plans and seamless collaboration on set
- Collaborate with the director to develop and execute the visual style, tone, and overall look of the film
- Design and implement lighting setups to enhance mood, depth, and storytelling across all scenes
- Select and operate camera systems, lenses, and support equipment to achieve desired visual outcomes
- Plan shot composition, camera movement, and framing to support narrative and performance
- Conducted camera tests and location scouts, facilitating pre-production planning to optimize technical readiness and support production goals
- Maintain consistency in exposure, color, and visual continuity throughout production
- Troubleshoot technical challenges on set and adapt quickly to changing production conditions
Director of Photography / Editor
Evil Little Things
Atlanta
- Served as Director of Photography and Editor, overseeing both visual capture and post-production workflow for the feature film
- Collaborated with the director to establish the film’s visual language, tone, and storytelling approach from pre-production through final delivery
- Designed and executed lighting, camera setups, and shot composition to achieve a cohesive cinematic look
- Selected camera systems, lenses, and recording formats to optimize image quality and workflow efficiency
- Managed camera and lighting crews, ensuring seamless coordination between departments during production
- Led the editorial process, including assembling rough cuts, refining pacing, and shaping narrative structure
- Maintained consistency between on-set vision and post-production execution, ensuring alignment with creative intent
- Optimized post-production workflows, including media management, editing timelines, and final exports for distribution
Carpenter
Hidden Figures
- Interpreted technical drawings and production designs to accurately build historically accurate structures
- Fabricated, assembled, and installed custom scenic elements using carpentry tools and materials to enhance production quality
- Ensured structural integrity and on-set safety for all constructed pieces and installations
- Adjusted builds for optimal camera angles and lighting setups, ensuring visual integrity during filming
- Executed on-set modifications and repairs to ensure continuity and uphold production standards
- Collaborated with the production designer, art department, and set decorators to meet visual and functional requirements
- Worked within tight production schedules to deliver high-quality craftsmanship on deadline
- Maintained organization of materials, tools, and workspace in a fast-paced production environment
- Constructed detailed set pieces, including Mercury capsule replicas, for Hidden Figures
Education
GED -
Georgia Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville2010-05
Skills
- Broadcast engineering
- SMPTE standards
- Transmission systems
- Media compression
- MPEG-2
- MPEG-4
- HEVC
- JPEG 2000
- JPEG XS
- IRDs
- Quality control
- Camera systems
- ARRI
- RED
- Sony
- Camera operation
- Lighting design
- DaVinci Resolve
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Color science
- LUT workflows
- Asset management systems
- Secure media delivery
- Aspera
- FTP
- Cloud platforms
- NAS/SAN environments
- Workflow optimization
- Reliability testing
- Documentation
- Video production
- Project management
- Program management
- Compliance assurance
- Industry knowledge
- Team management
- Conflict management
- Coaching skills
- Leadership development
- Production oversight
- Crew collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative creativity
- Communication skills
- Industry knowledge
- Leadership development
- Industry knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Team management
- Industry knowledge
- Program management
- Leadership development
- Conflict management
Selected Television And Film Experience
- Collectible Coins, Producer / Director, AVC
- The Fine Art Auction, Producer / Director, AVC
- Game Changer, Director of Photography, Feature
- Evil Little Things, Director of Photography / Editor
- Hidden Figures, Carpenter
Technical And Production Expertise
- Broadcast & Media Systems
- SMPTE standards, IRDs, routing, timing, and transmission systems
- Media compression: MPEG-2/4, HEVC, JPEG 2000, JPEG XS
- Production & Post
- DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro
- Color science, LUT workflows, quality control
- Camera systems: ARRI, RED, Sony (RED owner/operator)
- Infrastructure & Workflow
- NAS/SAN environments, asset management systems
- Secure media delivery (Aspera, FTP, cloud platforms)
- Workflow optimization, reliability testing, documentation
Education And Professional Development
- Steadicam Workshops
- Technical Directing & Live Production Training
- Ongoing professional development in broadcast systems and production technology
- GED, Georgia Gwinnett Technical College
Relocation Preferences
- New York
- Los Angeles
Imdb
imdb.com/name/nm5660615
Personal Information
Title: Director / VP of Broadcast & Production Technology
Selected Achievements And Impact
- Delivered live television and produced content distributed across the United States, Europe, and Australia.
- Collaborated with major platforms including DirecTV, Dish Network, Comcast, Sky TV, Netflix, and Amazon.
- Supported production and delivery of multiple live television series, feature films, and commercial projects.
- Recognized for building stable, scalable broadcast environments while maintaining creative quality standards.
Core Leadership Strengths
- Broadcast Operations & Engineering Leadership
- Live Television & Multi-Camera Production
- Production Technology & Media Systems
- Post-Production Pipelines & Delivery
- Streaming, Broadcast & Theatrical Distribution
- FCC Compliance & Risk Management
- Team Leadership, Training & Mentorship
- Workflow Design, Asset Management & Reliability
Websites
Timeline
Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering
Americas Value Channel (AVC)
2010.01 - Current
Director of Photography
Game Changer
Director of Photography / Editor
Evil Little Things
Carpenter
Hidden Figures
GED -
Georgia Gwinnett Technical College