Boon Ong
Jurong East
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Video Journalist and Audio-Video Engineer with a proven track record at Mediacorp News and Mercury. Expert in video editing, sound design, and adaptive learning, I have significantly enhanced audio-visual content quality and efficiency. Skilled in collaborative projects, my work has consistently exceeded project goals and employer expectations, leveraging innovative techniques for impactful storytelling.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Journalist
Mediacorp News
Singapore
04.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly to breaking news situations, providing rapid response and real-time updates for audiences.
- Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
- Video filming and editing in tight deadline.
- Audio recording and digitally noise clearance, subtitling
- Delivery of video correctly format for social media upload.
Audio and Video Editor (Voluntary)
BWM
Singapore
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Audio recording in live, enhance audio recording, mixdown and ensure high-quality audio for delivery.
- Audio and video editing, ensure the format is synced and digital noise clearance and enhance audio quality.
- Creating and syncing subtitling for videos for classes and audiences.
Photographer, Video Editor (Freelance)
Self Employed
Singapore
05.2012 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Photograph 360 degree panoramic, products photography for the National Heritage Board, Singapore museums, PUB, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce, HP, Ministry of Foreign Affair
Project Engineer
E&E
Singapore
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Involved with project - Victoria Concert Hall and Star Vista for video/ projector display installation
Senior Audio Video Engineer
Mercury
Singapore
02.2010 - 04.2011
- Defined specifications and technical requirements for [Type] video products for distribution to customers and internal personnel.
- Reduced equipment failure rates through meticulous preventative maintenance and inspections on a regular basis.
- Monitored video availability metrics, confirming uptime performance figures met with prescribed standards.
- Developed a keen eye for detail by reviewing recorded footage, and identifying areas of improvement in both technical aspects and content presentation.
- Optimized video signal processing by implementing advanced encoding and decoding techniques for various platforms.
- Involved with audio-video editing for censorship and deliver end product in Dolby digital platform
Audio Editor (Freelance)
World Sport Group
Singapore
04.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting technical issues encountered during the editing process, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed custom sound effects libraries that were utilized in numerous productions, enhancing the overall auditory experience.
- Streamlined the post-production process through effective communication with team members and stakeholders.
- Worked closely with video editors to synchronize visuals with audio tracks, creating seamless multimedia presentations.
- Enhanced audio quality by skillfully editing and mixing various sound elements for diverse multimedia projects.
- Optimized audio levels and balanced frequencies to ensure consistent sound quality across all platforms and devices.
Audio Producer
Inflight Productions
Singapore
03.2003 - 02.2010
- Tuned playback systems to deliver audio experiences surpassing customer expectations.
- Enhanced audio quality by skillfully mixing, editing, and mastering various projects.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Optimized studio equipment setup and calibration to maximize sound clarity and fidelity.
- Engineered recording sessions in the studio.
- Prepare a playlist for VO talent to record
- Involved with audio recording and editing for radio commercial and TV variety show.
Education
High School Diploma -
School of Audio Engineering
Singapore01.2002
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Video Editing
- Motion graphics
- Photo editing
- Digital Photography
- Lighting techniques
- Voiceover Narration
- Podcast Production
- Audio post-production
- Dialogue Editing
- Music editing
- Audio Restoration
- Sound Effects Creation
- Recording Techniques
- Multitrack Recording
- Noise Reduction
- Sound design
- Foley Recording
- EQ Techniques
- Dynamic Processing
- Voiceover Editing
- Time Stretching
- DAW Proficiency
- Reverb and Delay
- Pitch Correction
- Managing sound quality
- Mixing sound input
- Voice recording
- Microphone usage
- In-studio recording
- Sound Engineering
- Sound Editing
- Audio signal processing
- Audio Mixers
- Digital sound editing
- Music production
- Sound Recording
- Audio recordings
Timeline
Video Journalist
Mediacorp News
04.2023 - Current
Audio and Video Editor (Voluntary)
BWM
01.2023 - Current
Photographer, Video Editor (Freelance)
Self Employed
05.2012 - Current
Project Engineer
E&E
05.2011 - 05.2012
Audio Editor (Freelance)
World Sport Group
04.2010 - 12.2010
Senior Audio Video Engineer
Mercury
02.2010 - 04.2011
Audio Producer
Inflight Productions
03.2003 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
School of Audio Engineering