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News

Breaking News
Human Interest
Interviews / B-roll
Live Remotes

Sports

Team Coverage
Breaking News
Human Interest
Pre / Post Game Interviews
Pressers
Live Remotes
Segment Producer
Sideline Producer

Entertainment

Segment Producer
Live Events
Interviews and B-roll for story
Red Carpet Interviews

Reality

Segment Producer
Producer / Director
Direct B-roll for Content
Manage Stories
Interviews
Manage Crews and Scheduling

Documentary

Producer / Director
Manage Stories
Direct B-roll for Content
Interviews
Manage Crews and Scheduling

Consulting:

A super smart person once said;  “you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression”   
I say, what you do after that is up to you!   
Getting the attention of a prospective employer, an important client or just eyes on your business can make the difference in your success.  Let me help you develop your style and get your foot in the door!
I have years of experience and strong editorial judgment helping talent with their storytelling and presentation,  working on commercial sets and using my creative eye to direct interesting and compelling footage for various segments of TV genres.   I will provide a fresh set of eyes and suggestions to highlight your strengths and put you on the right track to make that first impression stick!

Testimonials:

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    “Laura’s expert eye for the finer details of reporting and storytelling were a major asset for my demo tape. Even better, Laura’s friendly demeanor made her very approachable – even for a complete stranger!” 
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
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    “I was very green and overwhelmed when I started working with Laura to create videos for my business. It was easy to stay calm because I could feel her expertise. She did a great job explaining the process and how to stage an eye-pleasing scene. She made something I judged as challenging feel easy and fun! Thank Laura for helping me grow my business!” Sue McLaughlin, owner of Inner Source Living, LLC
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
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    “Laura was as clutch a producer I’ve ever worked with in the field. Had good ideas to advance our story. Would strongly recommend” 
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
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    “Producers, like Laura, that are organized and communicate well are getting rare.”
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
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    “Laura was completely easy to work with and really worked hard with our team to get all of our interview questions answered. She rolled with the punches and was a pleasure to work with.”
    Ralph Waldo Emerson

Videos

Videos:


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Finlandia Vodka

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Commercial

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The Mansion

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Reality TBS

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Field Director

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Unwrapped

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Food Network

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Field Producer

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NFL Network Features

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NFL Network

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Field Producer

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If Walls Could Talk

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HGTV

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Field Producer

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Humanitarian Hairstylist Feature

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Hallmark

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Designer Finals

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HGTV

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Making of a Ben-Gal Cheerleader

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FSO

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Series Producer

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Xavier University

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Corporate Video

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Field Producer

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Xavier University 2

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Corporate Video

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Field Producer

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Stand

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Commercial

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Producer

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Unwrapped 2

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Food Network

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Unwrapped 3

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Food Network

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Field Producer

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Unwrapped 4

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Food Network

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Field Producer

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Photos

Photos:


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Crew

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Fire Dept.POV

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Franco Harris

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Donnie and Ronnie

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Live Talk Back

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Media Mob

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SEA Fish Market

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Food Network

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Finlandia Vodka

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MLB All-Star Game

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Detroit Recreation

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POTUS_NBC

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Cate

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Extra (setup)

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Hillary

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POTUS

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Joan

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Adrian

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The POTUS

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A&E Network

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Frozen Tundra

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NFL Network

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GB Sideline

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Cowboys draft

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Credits

Credits:


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Sports Center, Breaking News and Team Coverage
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Game Day Morning, Total Access, Around the League, Game Day First, Breaking News and Features, Various Specials
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Where Are They Now, The Slant, Inside High School Sports, Making of a Ben-Gal
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Deadly Wives
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Mega RV Countdown, Exposed RV's
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If Walls Could Talk, Designer Finals, My First Sale
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The World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins, The World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins Move Home, Extreme Couponing, Surprise Homecoming
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Early Show, The Evening News, CBS Sports
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Deadly Wives
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Murder Book, Unusual Suspects
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Today, Nightly News, MSNBC
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Weather
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Entertainment News, Red Carpet
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Factory Made
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America's Book of Secrets
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Cool Tools, DIWhy
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The Mansion
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Big East Tip Off Party, NCAA Men's Basketball,  NBA Basketball, NFL
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Showcase Games, Various Specials
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Unwrapped
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A Cry For Help - documentary
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6 Little McGhees (pilot), Found, Where Are They Now
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Sports Center, Breaking News and Team Coverage
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Game Day Morning, Total Access, Around the League, Game Day First, Various Specials
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Where Are They Now, The Slant, Inside High School Sports, Making of a Ben-Gal
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Deadly Wives
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Mega RV Countdown, Exposed RV's
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If Walls Could Talk, Designer Finals, My First Sale
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The World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins, The World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins Move Home, Extreme Couponing, Surprise Homecoming
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Early Show, The Evening News, CBS Sports
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Deadly Wives
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Murder Book, Unusual Suspects
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Today, Nightly News, MSNBC
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Weather
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Entertainment News, Red Carpet
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Factory Made
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America's Book of Secrets
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Cool Tools, DIWhy
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The Mansion
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Big East Tip Off Party, NCAA Men's Basketball,  NBA Basketball, NFL
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Showcase Games, Various Specials
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Unwrapped
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A Cry For Help - documentary
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6 Little McGhees (pilot), Found, Where Are They Now

Bio/Contact

Bio:


Laura Chapnick is a freelance producer with over 30 years of production experience. After graduating from Xavier University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Laura began her career in radio working as a reporter and anchor covering news and events in NE Ohio. While there, Laura won the Associated Press Award for Best Continuous Coverage for her reporting.

In 1998, Laura began Field Producing and Segment Producing exclusively, and has worked in every genre of broadcast television covering network News, Sports, Reality, Documentary, True Crime, Talk Show, and Entertainment programs.  She produces :60 second live shots, 3 minute feature stories, 30 minute segments and docudramas to 60 minute documentaries and virtually everything in between.

Laura’s Field Producer responsibilities cover a variety of roles including conducting interviews and directing b-roll to directing talent and managing story lines to supervising crews and schedules. Over the years
, she interviewed and directed everyone from Oscar winning actors and many celebrities from the film, television and music industries, politicians on every level from the President to the locals, professional athletes and Hall of Famers in nearly every sport, reality TV personalities and of course, just your Average Joe!

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Laura’s repertoire also includes producing single and multiple camera live remotes and multi-satellite paths for live network sports, pool news coverage, and media tours. She has directed reality sizzle / pilot programs where she developed the concept, character and story and has also created many corporate videos for clients big and small.

A small sample Laura’s credits include: live shots and content for NBC Today Show and Nightly News, live sports for NFL Network programming Total Access and Game Day Morning, MLBN and ESPN, red carpet interviews for Extra, segments and content for true crime and entertainment shows such as “Deadly Wives” for LMN, “Unusual Suspects” and “Murder Book” and “America’s Book of Secrets” , “Factory Made” on Discovery, “Unwrapped” for Food Network, “Cool Tools” for DIY, “If Walls Could Talk” for HGTV reality “The Mansion” for TBS and documentaries such as “World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins” for TLC.

Laura is an organized team player with a strong work ethic who knows a story and how to get it. Her strong directing, interviewing and storytelling skills, along with her unique ability to problem solve on the fly and adapt to any situation in the field, have paved the way for a successful freelance career.

Laura Chapnick is a freelance producer with over 30 years of production experience. After graduating from Xavier University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Laura began her career in radio working as a reporter and anchor covering news and events in NE Ohio. While there, Laura won the Associated Press Award for Best Continuous Coverage for her reporting.

In 1998, Laura began Field Producing and Segment Producing exclusively, and has worked in every genre of broadcast television covering network News, Sports, Reality, Documentary, True Crime, Talk Show, and Entertainment programs.  She produces :60 second live shots, 3 minute feature stories, 30 minute segments and docudramas to 60 minute documentaries and virtually everything in between.

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Laura’s Field Producer responsibilities cover a variety of roles including conducting interviews and directing b-roll to directing talent and managing story lines to supervising crews and schedules. Over the years, she interviewed and directed everyone from Oscar winning actors and many celebrities from the film, television and music industries, politicians on every level from the President to the locals, professional athletes and Hall of Famers in nearly every sport, reality TV personalities and of course, just your Average Joe!


Laura’s repertoire also includes producing single and multiple camera live remotes and multi-satellite paths for live network sports, pool news coverage, and media tours. She has directed reality sizzle / pilot programs where she developed the concept, character and story and has also created many corporate videos for clients big and small.

A small sample Laura’s credits include: live shots and content for NBC Today Show and Nightly News, live sports for NFL Network programming Total Access and Game Day Morning, MLBN and ESPN, red carpet interviews for Extra, segments and content for true crime and entertainment shows such as “Deadly Wives” for LMN, “Unusual Suspects” and “Murder Book” and “America’s Book of Secrets” , “Factory Made” on Discovery, “Unwrapped” for Food Network, “Cool Tools” for DIY, “If Walls Could Talk” for HGTV reality “The Mansion” for TBS and documentaries such as “World’s Oldest Conjoined Twins” for TLC.

Laura is an organized team player with a strong work ethic who knows a story and how to get it. Her strong directing, interviewing and storytelling skills, along with her unique ability to problem solve on the fly and adapt to any situation in the field, have paved the way for a successful freelance career.

Contact:

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Laura.chapnick@gmail.com
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513.560.6108
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