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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| software like studio producing | 12/11/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: When I applied to many voice over studios, websites and agents , I always finds a one answer ( you ... A: Hey Ahmed, Thanks for stopping by..... There are many different programs that you can use on your ... | ||
| TV Production & Studio Equipment | 12/10/2011 | Charlie Stogner |
| Q: I’m currently in the process of leasing a LPTV station in my metro market. I want to start a small ... A: I really can’t help on cameras etc, studio equipment. I can help with distribution if you determine ... | ||
| Pixelization/blurring question | 11/17/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I'm 37, from South Yorkshire, England and have recently nominated my close friend's son, who's 23, ... A: ... Thanks for stopping by...In this world today it is always refreshing to hear stories especially ... | ||
| preserve my voice | 11/16/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I m asking about is their any advisable hot drink or herbs can I take before recording my voice , ... A: .... Thanks for stopping by.... There are some ways to preserve your voice if you are on the air ... | ||
| TV Show | 11/11/2011 | Bettye Zoller |
| Q: I work for a company in Orange County California called "Renaissance Doors & Windows" I work inside ... A: George...I am not in TV. I own a recording studio and am a voice over audio professional. However, I ... | ||
| Sports Broadcasting - New League Exposure | 11/9/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Good Evening Mr Murray, I'm with a new startup team in a developmental league for a non-traditional ... A: Hey Brad.... Thanks for stopping by.... You are correct in that Rugby is one of the none ... | ||
| Legally protecting my network project idea | 10/23/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Murray, First off let me thank you for making yourself available to support folks like myself. Your ... A: Hey Wes. Thanks for stopping by - looks like your group is on its way to really getting your own ... | ||
| Sports Broadcasting | 10/17/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: My son is a high school senior and in the process of choosing a college or university to attend for ... A: Hey Kimberly….. Thanks for filling in the extra information – that really does help…And it is good ... | ||
| Sports Broadcasting | 10/17/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: My son is a high school senior and in the process of choosing a college or university to attend for ... A: You have asked the perfect “parent” question regarding college education vs. expenses vs. ... | ||
| Choosing a College | 10/6/2011 | Charlie Stogner |
| Q: What are the things I should look for in a school for my son to give him the best opportunity for ... A: Fifty years ago I wanted to go to Missouri since it was supposed to have the best school of ... | ||
| Broadcast News Job Search | 9/27/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I was hoping you could offer some career advice. I graduated in 2010 from Lehigh University with ... A: .... Your dilemma is shared by so many others as the economy continues to be soft and the world of ... | ||
| Internet/TV Shopping Channel | 8/25/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Firstly, thanks a lot, you give a lot of invaluable advice on here. My question is that I currently ... A: Hey Rachel, Glad to hear I could be of some help to you....I always believe in crawling before you ... | ||
| Internet/TV Shopping Channel | 8/12/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Firstly, thanks a lot, you give a lot of invaluable advice on here. My question is that I currently ... A: Hey Rachel.... Thanks for stopping by…..I hope some of the earlier notes here were a help to ... | ||
| Producing a Web episode | 7/26/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Murray, I have an idea for a show that I would like to produce for the Internet, but was wondering ... A: Hey Rich, Thanks for stopping by...and sorry for the delay...work has a way of getting a little too ... | ||
| TV/Radio Station | 7/12/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: How do you build a TV and Radio station from the ground up? What are the financial logistics ... A: Hey Wayne.. Thanks for stopping by... Actually you question is brief, but the answer would fill a ... | ||
| Career advice Im stuck | 6/17/2011 | Charlie Stogner |
| Q: Not to brag but I will I was teaching instructors things by the end. Since graduating I've had ... A: If you'll fully investigate 'leased access' you should discover you can create your own broadcasting ... | ||
| Career advice Im stuck | 6/17/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Not to brag but I will I was teaching instructors things by the end. Since graduating I've had ... A: Hey Cory.... Thanks for stopping by...my apologies for the delay in getting back to you...my other ... | ||
| Career advice Im stuck | 6/17/2011 | Bettye Zoller |
| Q: Not to brag but I will I was teaching instructors things by the end. Since graduating I've had ... A: Internships are for people who have an income already...you learned on them and thats'good. Now you ... | ||
| Career advice Im stuck | 6/17/2011 | Elizabeth Adams |
| Q: Not to brag but I will I was teaching instructors things by the end. Since graduating I've had ... A: Cory, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and apologize for my delay in responding. The only ... | ||
| My videos | 5/13/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I have been reporting for an online news site for almost two months now and have amassed a lot of ... A: Hey Sky, Thanx for stopping by..... Sounds like your news director is a little testy - yikes! ... | ||
| Wiling to pay for help with developing a business plan | 5/11/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Murray, My name is Victor and I am the COO of an multi-media entertainment company that is producing ... A: Hey Victor, Thanx for stopping by and pardon my delay in responding to you..... Part of the answer ... | ||
| Radio/TV Station or Network | 4/30/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I've been SAG/AFTRA since I was 10 years old. I am also a writer and wrote my first SAG Short. A ... A: Hey Stephaune.... Thanx for stopping by...I checked out your website and it looks pretty good! The ... | ||
| content of shows | 4/24/2011 | Elizabeth Adams |
| Q: I was wondering who determines the content in TV shows; who draws the limit in how much language, ... A: Cally, Television content is initially and primarily determined by the program's creators and ... | ||
| inquiry | 4/20/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: when I sent my voice demos to studio , they asked me about (what is my rate card ? ) I didnt ... A: Hey Jackie.... Thanx for stopping back here.... Maybe I am not understanding your question ... | ||
| inquiry | 4/19/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: when I sent my voice demos to studio , they asked me about (what is my rate card ? ) I didnt ... A: ... Thanx for stopping by...... I have to assume from the studio that they want to know what you ... | ||
| what is a rate card? | 4/19/2011 | Bettye Zoller |
| Q: when I sent my voice demos to studio , they asked me about (what is my rate card ? ) I didnt ... A: A rate card is what you charge and how...by the half hour or hour and do you have minimum call, say, ... | ||
| Selling television show | 4/1/2011 | Charlie Stogner |
| Q: I am the creator and host of an exciting motivational, educational and inspirational television show ... A: In that case you need to identify prospects. These will more than likely be found among low power TV ... | ||
| Hi! | 3/20/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: .I was wondering where can we find the different typer of SFX for broadcasting..Thank you! A: Hey Kayla.... Thanx for stopping by..... Usually you have to pay some royalty fees for use of ... | ||
| voice over | 2/18/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I am always told what a powerful speaking voice I have how would I go about maybe getting into doing ... A: Hey Todd, Thanx for stopping by.... Your voice is one part of the equation in this business. ... | ||
| NHL Sportscaster | 2/17/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I am a high school sophmore in Toronto and I am very much interested in pursuing a job as a ... A: Thanx for stopping by..... You sound like a true hockey fan and good for you! Having a solid ... | ||
| Financial Projections for my reality Series | 2/15/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Mr. Murray I am in the process of creating a business plan for a series based on regional artist in ... A: Thanx for the follow up Beau! Now maybe I can assist a little better with some further thoughts on ... | ||
| DO ALL STARS ON TV GET PAID ? | 2/15/2011 | Bettye Zoller |
| Q: DO ALL PEOPLE THAT APPEAR ON TELEVISION GET PAID? A: Absolutely stars are paid and they don't have to be stars or "leading roles" or featured actors ... | ||
| Financial Projections for my reality Series | 2/14/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Mr. Murray I am in the process of creating a business plan for a series based on regional artist in ... A: Thanx for stopping by.... The answer to your question is in the details. I really do not know how ... | ||
| TV Show Production | 2/1/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I have a question. There are a lot of great TV shows on the air some that are not anymore and some ... A: ... Thanx for stopping by..... The answer to your question is a qualified yes...As long as you ... | ||
| Teenagers nowadays want to undergo a Rhinoplasty surgery to enter in the field of boadcasting | 1/27/2011 | Elizabeth Adams |
| Q: Many teenagers nowadays especially students who are taking up mass communication have done of having ... A: Krysylyn, I will send a detailed answer later tomorrow; I'm unable to complete one tonight. I ... | ||
| Teenagers nowadays want to undergo a Rhinoplasty surgery to enter in the field of boadcasting | 1/27/2011 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: Many teenagers nowadays especially students who are taking up mass communication have done of having ... A: .. Thanx for stopping by... I am aware just through the news that many young people are involved ... | ||
| Internet Programming to Build Content | 12/17/2010 | Charlie Stogner |
| Q: I read many of your responses from people who want to know how to start a TV station or cable ... A: I read many of your responses from people who want to know how to start a TV station or cable ... | ||
| Internet Broadcasting to Build Content | 12/17/2010 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I read many of your responses from people who want to know how to start a TV station or cable ... A: Hey Michael..... Happy Holidays! Sorry for my delay - got caught up finishing work and heading into ... | ||
| Financial projection | 12/3/2010 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: congratulations for your answers. My questions. I need to write a financial projection - 5 ... A: Hey Patrice... Thanx for stopping by...sorry for my delay in getting back to you.... There are some ... | ||
| question about news station | 11/24/2010 | Patrick J. Murray |
| Q: I'm a writer researching a project and I was hoping you could answer a couple of questions for me. ... A: Hey Dennis... Thanx for stopping by...sorry I am delayed in getting back to you! A news anchor may ... | ||
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Having been in the broadcast community for over thirty years, I am able to assist others in discovering their niche in the area of broadcast televison, in both production and talent, as well as sports, medical, or corporate production. This would include methods of production, purchase of equipment, or philosophy of acting.
Armed with a dual degree in TV/Radio and Theater, I began my career as a camera operator in a major market television station. Directing and production management were soon to follow. Currently, I have my own business as a freelance producer-director, and have been primarily working in field of sports production.
Organizations
I belong to NATAS (National Association of Arts and Sciences).
Education/Credentials
I hold a BA in TV/Radio and Theater from Ashland University, located in Ashland, Ohio.
Awards and Honors
I have received 10 local Emmy awards for various sports shows produced in the Northeast Ohio region.

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