Ed Berliner
Technical Advisor
Film/Television/Media Content & Productions
Why do you need an experienced
Broadcast & Film Technical Advisor on your production?
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- Maintaining authenticity in a media-savvy world.
- Avoiding technical performance & script missteps.
- Staying within or under budget by eliminating mistakes.
- Enhancing performances with realistic dialogue & behavior.
- Ensuring scripts, story lines & content is expertly written.
- Crafting realistic narratives for targeted audiences.
- Ensuring industry credibility for accurate portrayals.
- Meeting viewer expectations in the age of social media.
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- Pre-production consult for scripts, location set design, performer training.
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- Script writing consult from inception to changes "on the fly".
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- On Location/Remote Availability consult at every stage of production.
Ed has been in the broadcast media & film production world for more than three decades. A multiple Emmy Award nominee and 2X winner. Anchor/Reporter for national news & sports networks. Executive Producer for 3 major cable networks. Veteran member of SAG/AFTRA for film, broadcast and commercial productions including character voiceovers. He has anchored national programs and performed play-by-play for every major league sport. His prodigious interview skills have been part of thousands of memorable news & sports interviews and documentaries.
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As a Technical Advisor, Ed has served on both sides of the camera in productions such as "The Game Plan", "Bad Monkey", "The Right Stuff" miniseries, "The Last Thing He Wanted", streaming series "The Grizzly Games", and the currently in post-production Wanda Sykes-led feature film, "Undercard".
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Consultation services include review and suggested edits of first-draft through final production scripts, initially for the writers who can then make any needed modifications before presenting it to executive producers and then to the directors. Should a broader review be required by the production team, then additional edits will be discussed during production meetings
My Role In Your Production
Consultation services include review and suggested edits of first-draft through final production scripts, initially for the writers who can then make any needed modifications before presenting it to executive producers and then to the directors. Should a broader review be required by the production team, then additional edits will be discussed during production meetings.
Script Services & Consult
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Read and suggest corrections to movie and television scripts to reflect proper broadcast media protocols and official policies. These suggested corrections include, but are not limited to: advising as to proper studio and on-location procedure, common media jargon/lingo and interview techniques. Submit notes reflecting suggested modifications of scenes and performances, advising on standard practices and policies. Appropriate use of media equipment, relatable use of script references to story lines, proper and appropriate clothing and standard appearances for broadcast. This includes fielding phone/email inquiries from writers who are editing their scripts over the weekend or during holiday breaks.
Character Mentoring & Training
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Individual training of principle or background actors that include, but is not limited to, training actor(s) in proper media on-camera techniques, broadcast policy and standard procedures. This individual training would be comprised of the proper use of broadcast equipment (cameras, microphones, various equipment), Proper administration of off-camera duties by management, producers, directors and staff. Managing a live newsroom and news-oriented location including remote live shots and proper camera use. Field reporting, writing and producing techniques.