Chris Barnett Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Cypress, California, US

Territory: AmericasDivision: Live Events

Created the new model for virtual production. 96-144 fps at unlimited resolution. Supports stereoscopic 3D.Designed for immersive experiences like MSG Sphere, Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, and Vive XR Elite, but applies for all production verticals.Saves money, time, and returns the film process to its roots: storytelling.VAD and Brainbar can relax. We.

Facilitate AV services and content creation for corporate clients.

• Global Marketing Consultant
• Facilitate creative visions
• Virtual production supervisor
• Remote video production
• Webcasting/simulcasting
• Post-production supervisor

Cary, NC, US

Intensive training program sponsored by Epic teaching animation in Unreal Engine.

Led sales and business development for Seyhan Lee's launch of Cuebric.Consulted on marketing strategy.Onboarded, configured, commissioned, and administrated the adaptation of Hubspot as a CRM.Developed Discord and configured automation.Inspired a marketing pivot to social media, with high volume, short-form video content.Left to join ChristieDigital.

Rockville, MD, US

Rockville, MD, US

TA and business development for CG Pro, the world's premiere CG education and mentorship program. BecomeCGPro.com offers courses in Unreal Engine, Houdini, Blender, ICVX Stage Tech, Character Creation, and more.

Washington, DC, US

Started a new department for the Center: Streaming & Broadcasting. Worked for Operations and External Relations teams as well as the Center’s 30+ research programs to execute a new strategy for audience outreach and engagement through events broadcasting and streaming.Hired and built a highly successful and efficient team. Established and standardized.

Shanghai, Shanghai, CN

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

Promoted to oversee media production and post-production at FiscalNote, the parent company of CQ Roll Call. Responsible for engineering and technically directing the DC 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. broadcast studio and solution center. Zoom Czar. Provided engineering support for CQ Roll Call Multimedia, CQRC Events, FNEI, Marketing, and Client Success teams

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

As Engineer of the CQ Roll Call Multimedia team, I oversaw the design, construction, installation and commissioning of a new broadcast studio, flush with a dedicated podcast studio. I engineered and technically directed studio productions, as well as consulted/trained staff to empower creativity with the technology.

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• Oversaw and engineered a virtual production studio (green-screen volume, audio recording studio, edit bays, media storage, and workflows of studio team). (5) Sony FS7s genlocked to a Grass Valley switcher for live.
• Managed high-level client relationships and owned production strategy while tracking and forecasting bandwidth of labor and equipment.
• Ensured full oversight of quality standards within the studio while accounting for resource conflicts ahead of production deadlines.
• Created protocols and defined workflows for studio pre-production, production, and post-production, as well as re-engineered studio for live programming within 6 months of hire.
• Due to the implementation of live-to-tape workflows and standardizing protocols, the studio increased output by 800% at peak operation, as well as prepared the team to offer live webcasts as a regular service, which.
• Researched emerging technology to stay current on market trends and owned development of virtual production prototypes using Unreal Engine and Unity.

New York, NY, US

• While earning an MA at ECNU, worked between classes.
• Administered focus group webcasts from China to international access points.
• Installed and commissioned livestream equipment at focus group study centers.

上海, CN

• While earning an MA at ECNU, consulted Shanghai Media Group’s English News Department and their daily live news program, International Channel Shanghai.
• Coached producers, edited rundown and scripts for broadcast, provided QC for video packages, and read voiceovers.
• Advised personnel and provided technical support on the use of video effects and audio mixing.

Beijing, CN

• Produced, wrote, and edited packages, headlines, teasers, and special reports for a daily live debate program, World Insight. Scheduled and coordinated 8 satellite live feeds from around the world and in show during.
• Improved the quality of World Insight’s audio mix and increased productivity by 7x within 1 year of hire.
• Trained personnel and provided technical support on the use of NLE software (Final Cut Pro and Sobe), audio recording, and mixing.
• Assisted in developing the look and feel for World Insight’s re-launch in regards to lighting, camera moves, and shot composition in a new HD studio.
• Choreographed the opening sequence of the show as part of the rebrand and in concert with the studio upgrade.

Schiller Park, IL, US

• Provided technical direction and executed video, lighting, audio, rigging, and camera work for live event production.
• Consulted clients on technical needs to reach the goals of production.
• Coordinated the acquisition, movement, delivery, and use of equipment.
• Managed production teams and provided technical direction for multi-camera coverage during live events.
• Engineered signal path, microphone utilization, and speaker placement; analyzed room tone to eliminate unwanted reverberation, feedback, and distortion.
• Mixed audio and sends for simultaneous live stream, recording, monitoring, and reinforcement.

Washington, DC, US

• Directed, technically directed, and edited a daily interview show, OnPoint. Supervised production team while managing studio, equipment, edit bays, software, purchasing, renting, and training.
• Engineered multi-camera studio.
• Produced, shot and edited special reports including international travel to Paris, Beijing, and Shanghai.
• Collaborated with staff to follow news, research, and identify trends to develop feature stories and breaking news.
• Notable projects include President Obama’s first Presidential State of the Union address, the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, and an award-winning documentary about climate migration out of Borneo.

Master Of Arts, Political Theory

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism, Political Science, Mandarin

Avid, Photoshop, Final Cut Server, Final Cut Studio, Motion (Fcp7 Edition), Advanced Editing, Effects Editing

Study Abroad, Mandarin

Study Abroad, Humanities, Diversity And Inclusion

Hsk2, Mandarin

Intermediate Chinese Proficiency, Summer Immersion Program, Mandarin

Study Abroad, Mandarin

High School, College Preparation