1. Blake
Peterson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
cel. 510.684.0553
blake.peterson@gmail.com
Professional Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I am a highly productive professional writer/editor, graphic designer, video producer, illustrator and
educator, with a focus on creativity and innovative problem solving. In my personal artistic work, I am a
playwright, essayist, and visual artist, for which I have won several small awards.
Skills…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Skills/Abilities…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Writing
Video Production
Graphic Design
Specialization/Software…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Creative Non-Fiction/Editorial/Copywriting/
Technical Writing/Screenwriting/Playwriting
Shooting/Editing/Post Production/Sound/Motion
Graphics/ Software: Avid Systems/Final Cut Pro/
Adobe Creative Suite/ Smoke
Visual design/Illustration/Photomontage/
Typography/Adobe Creative Suit
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Work History
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Nov. 2011 to Present | Freelancer | Gamerevolution | gamerevolution.com
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• Produced over 300 written entries, articles, features, editorial content, and other written deliverables
according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Arranged and conducted interviews with industry professionals, PR, and brand managers, for stories,
interviews, and editorial content.
• Bolstered article content with screenshots, graphics, videos, and links to supplemental content to
enhance article performance and increase website traffic.
• Formatted text, graphics, and video content for web delivery, created and updated image galleries;
including the creation of original photo and video content.
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Oct. 2014 to Oct. 2015 | Video Producer/Editor | Gamerevolution | gamerevolution.com
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• Speerheaded video production on original content, designing and producing 3 new video series
(Games 101, Side by Side, GameRevolution Interviews) to effectively convey on-brand content and
messaging. Arranged and conducted interviews with industry professionals, PR, and brand managers,
for stories, interviews, and editorial content.
• Increased traffic to original content consistently, with original videos starting at 40 hits, and the highest
hitting 55,000+.
• Generated motion graphics, graphic elements, photography, voice-over, interviews, event footage,
livestreams, and other video and design elements used in video content.
• Produced over 70 videos, including 50+ short subject documentaries.

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Jun. 2005 to Present | Writer/Editor/Visual Designer/Educational Instructor/Video Producer |
Freelance
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• Translated client needs and/or complex concepts and data, into coherent graphics/motion graphics/
copy/ghost writing/illustration/storyboards/animatics, while adhering to client brand or personal identity.
• Written stage plays and other stage presentations, articles, creative non-fiction, internal manuals, copy,
and other written deliverables on a contractual basis.
• Taught seminars, one-on-one instruction, and other coursework in graphic design, video editing,
illustration, and education, with emphasis on student engagement, and information retention.
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Sept. 2011 to May 2015 | Video Editing/Post Production Instructor | Academy of Art University |
San Francisco, CA
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• Taught introductory, upper level, and graduate courses in Video Editing/Post Production, fostering
students’ commitment to lifelong learning, emphasizing continuous learning and education as a
necessary life/job skill.
• Wrote and developed online courses; and online and on-site syllabi, assignments, handouts, exams, in-
class and at-home exercises with custom instructional video content; in line with department curriculum
requirements for undergrad and graduate level students.
• Specialized in instruction of software and techniques: Offline/Online editing: Avid Media Composer (and
Unity workflows), Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, DVD/Blu-Ray Production, Codecs/Containers/
Broadcast formats and standards, Color Correction suites, etc.
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Sept. 2006 to June 2014 | Video Editing Laboratory Technician | Academy of Art Universtiy | San
Francisco, CA
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• Researched, troubleshot and resolved complex problems independently, while responding to students,
instructors and staff in a clear, courteous and straightforward manner.
• Defined and documented technical best practices, created technical manuals and other technical
writing tasks, including producing diagrams, photographs, and technical illustrations to explain complex
tasks.
• Lead Avid Technician (2009-2013): Specializing in Avid Media Composer hardware and software, Unity
Server workflow issues and hardware problems, and audio/visual input/output troubleshooting. Class-
room set-up, workflows, and troubleshooting.
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Multi Media Design, 2005 | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR
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• Multidisciplinary coursework with a focus on Art Direction, Graphic Design, Motion Design and Motion
Graphics, Video Production, and Typography.
• Participated in Kidd Tutorial creative writing program.
• Graduated Cum Laude.
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Sample Links
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Writing Clippings
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Features:
Why We Should Stop Idolizing Canceled Games:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/why-we-should-stop-idolizing-canceled-games

3. Reviews:
Hitman (2016): http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/hitman-2015
Gamerevolution writer portal:
http://www.gamerevolution.com/profile/blake_peterson?showall=1
Video Production
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The Games 101 Video Preview series:
Games 101: SOMA: https://youtu.be/PFfpiLp0k3k?list=PLcF_0Vo0COsS_wPCsM7Bb0wyzwXH5sYYD
Video Guides:
The Witcher 3: Skill Tree Basics: https://youtu.be/D5NOtYVrHyw
Graphic Design/Motion Graphics/Illustration
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Examples: http://blakepetersonartblog.tumblr.com/
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References
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Nick Tan
Editor in Chief, GameRevolution
email. nick@gamerevolution.com
phone. 917.882.3254
Anthony Severino
Network Content & Integration Manager, CraveOnline
Media/Executive Editor, GameRevolution
email. anthony.severino@craveonline.com
phone. 781.307.6451
Jessica Vazquez
Technical Supervisor, Academy of Art University Motion
Pictures and Television Department
email. jessicavazquezfilm22@gmail.com
phone. 415.618.3923
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Personal Work
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Playwriting/Creative Work (as Sinclair Sinclair):
patreon.com/sinclair