Broadcast director, studio technician, and cinematographer with experience producing live and pre-taped newscasts and special events using Ross automation and switching systems. Skilled in virtual production workflows, studio lighting control, and editorial post workflows with strong collaboration across producers, anchors, and technical teams.

McCoy Karver Knapp

Broadcast director, studio technician, and cinematographer with experience producing live and pre-taped newscasts and special events using Ross automation and switching systems. Skilled in virtual production workflows, studio lighting control, and editorial post workflows with strong collaboration across producers, anchors, and technical teams.

Available to hire

Broadcast director, studio technician, and cinematographer with experience producing live and pre-taped newscasts and special events using Ross automation and switching systems. Skilled in virtual production workflows, studio lighting control, and editorial post workflows with strong collaboration across producers, anchors, and technical teams.

See more

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

KPBS Broadcast Director/Studio Tech/Cinematographer - Student Assistant at KPBS
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Code and direct live and pre-taped KPBS productions, including KPBS Evening Edition and News This Week, using Ross Inception and Ross Overdrive automated production control. Served as technical director for manual switcher broadcasts, including the 2024 San Diego Mayoral Debate live on KPBS-TV using a Sony 2 M/E switcher and Ross Carbonite. Managed ETC EOS lighting board for nightly newscasts and freelance studio productions. Patched DMX fixtures and helped design lighting plans for the new KPBS Evening Edition set. Contributed to KPBS virtual studio operations using the Ross Acuity production switcher with Brainstorm virtual production software. Built custom controls in Caprica used for on-air transitions. Managed a team of seven production staff while coordinating with producers and anchors for successful broadcasts.
Freelance Wedding Videographer (Lead videographer and editor) at Freelance
May 1, 2017 - Present
Lead videographer and editor for cinematic and documentary-style wedding videos. Collaborated with clients before the wedding to capture their vision and deliver final edited video projects.
Technical Director (various manual switcher broadcasts) / Gaffer / Cinematographer (in-house and corporate work) / Virtual Studio Technical Director at KPBS
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Technical director for various broadcast and live productions using manual switching and EVS/ENPS workflows, including camera and switching coordination for major live events. Served as gaffer and cinematographer for in-house productions such as KPBS Arts and for corporate development shoots for KPBS clients. Built custom Caprica control sets for on-air transitions. Patched DMX lighting and collaborated on studio lighting plans. Also supported virtual studio technical direction using Ross Acuity and Brainstorm.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences in Television, Film and New Media at San Diego State University
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

Blackmagic Design - DaVinci Resolve Color Correction Certification (AC and Grip training for 'The Dream' pilot)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment