Chris Bittner - ICM505

Chris Bittner

Summary of Qualifications

As a multimedia editor for film, television, radio, and higher education I have enjoyed working in a variety of studio settings around the U.S. on projects ranging from feature films to college curriculum. I am equally at home editing audio or video at a ProTools or Final Cut workstation as I am with a team, planning and executing well-polished projects. Starting at Forefront Records in Nashville as Publishing Assistant and Bott Broadcasting in KC as a Radio Board Operator, I have most recently produced multimedia educational and marketing content for a university.

Technical Skills

• ProTools, Soundtrack Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, After Effects, Motion, Photoshop, Blackboard
• Cameraman and audio engineer for production and live broadcast
• Live sound engineering
• Studio lighting and photographic equipment
• Theatre lighting, programming, and set construction

Professional History

Instructional Resource Coordinator

I created engaging multimedia for graduate level university courses. I produced a twelve part video series for the Computer Information Technology program with John Zachman, the founder of the Zachman Framework for Enterprise Architecture. I also maintained course shells in the Blackboard learning management system.

Producer and Social Media Manager

I produced video and managed social media for this Fly Fishing media company. I edited a commercial that aired on Altitude network promoting the IF7 International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

Photographer

I was assistant and lead photographer for outdoor studio shoots of large family reunions and events (up to 250 people) at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies. I managed the studio, equipment, and sales for that location.

Audio and Video Engineer/Editor

I edited video and audio for documentary, educational, entertainment, and corporate videos. I also worked boom, production audio, and still photography for various shoots.

Audio Engineer

I recorded, edited, and mixed voiceovers, sound effects, and music for television programming, promotions, and theatrical trailers. I edited audio for over 1,000 short-form Fox and FX promos alone.

Audio Engineer

I recorded, edited, and mixed voiceover, dialogue, ADR, Foley, sound design, and music for feature length films. I worked daily with postproduction supervisors, producers, editors, and talent to help produce the final mix. I worked as ADR Editor, Foley Editor, and Foley Mixer on “Blue Car”, starring David Strathairn and Agnes Bruckner, which sold at the Sundance Festival for $3 million. http://imdb.to/1fINZe2

Education

• Candidate for Master of Science in Interactive Media, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 2015 - Present
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Technical Communication, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 2008-2012
• Diploma in Audio Engineering, Master Recording Program II, The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, Mesa, AZ, 2000