Sam Ruesink
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Live Event/Broadcast
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I'm experienced covering live events, having worked a multitude of concerts, live streams, sporting events, and other events as a camera operator (on sticks and handheld), live switcher, graphics switcher/playback, instant replay operator, PTZ Camera controller, and Stage Hand, in shows with live audiences of up to 25,000 people.
Some Events I've worked: (not all-inclusive)
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Over 60+ shows for D-Case/Millennium Park between 2021-2024
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Taste of Joliet, 2021-2024
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"Chicago Sings" Karaoke Competition Final, Park West 2022
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University of Saint Francis- Football, Basketball, and Volleyball, and Graduation Commencement Ceremonies
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Illinois Holocaust Museum Panel 2023- "I'll Have What She's Having" Jewish Restaurant Owner Discussion, Hosted by WGN's Bob Sirott
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Riot Fest 2023 (Stage Hand)
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2021-2024 Millennium Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (our feed was simulcast by WBBM 2 CBS Chicago)
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Intuit Artists' Panels 2022-2023, hosted at Chicago Cultural Center & The House of Blues Chicago
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2021 Chicago Sky WNBA Championship Celebration at Millennium Park, with guests Lori Lightfoot and Chance the Rapper
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2022 Chicago Martin Luther King Day Celebration Pretaped Stream
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As a Camera Operator, Switcher, or PTZ Controller, I've covered acts such as (but not limited to):
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Common, with Special Guests De La Soul, Jennifer Hudson, Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, and Pharoahe Monch, featuring the Grant Park Orchestra
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Buddy Guy
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Train
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Lady A
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Broadway in Chicago
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Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, NPR, (2024 Millennium Park)
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Goo Goo Dolls
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PJ Morton
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Los Lobos
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Stephen Marley
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Sugar Ray
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Ric Wilson
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Collective Soul
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Restless Road
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Tyler Hubbard
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Jamila Woods
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Brett Young
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Carla Morrison
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Maddie & Tae
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Jimmie Allen
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Lupillo Rivera
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Charlie Hunter
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Isaiah Sharkey
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Toronzo Cannon
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Chicago Blues All Stars
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Chicago Blues Fest, Jazz Fest, House Fest, and Gospel Fest
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