Currently spearheading production, mix and engineering work for independently-released material, focused on licensing for Film, TV and Video Games. In addition to supplying original material to a number of 3rd party publishers, Otto is also providing custom production tracks for a variety of third party publishers across the film/TV and video game industries.Creates custom melodic sound design for use within video game projects, as well as virtual instruments that are being used by the top names in the film/tv/video game music industry.Responsible for project management, spearheading PR/marketing efforts, and managing client relationships.Designs and develops custom video content for viral marketing, as well as general product marketingDesigns and develops website concepts, maintenance of sites, reporting, and some graphic design. Also responsible for partnering with other web design and graphic design firms and partners.

Innovative and cutting edge sound design and music composition designed for use throughout the Film/TV/Video Game industries.

Sound design for award winning virtual instruments including Evolve Mutations 2, Damage, and more!

http://coopticpro.comEntertainment Company Founded by Christopher Scott Hassell and Otto Cate, focusing on Creative/Audio/Visual in Film/Games/Media.

Support Operations Management, Development Project Management, and Digital Events Production

Provides video production and editing support for a variety of clientsProvides production support and technical consult to a team of webcast producers for live and ondemand events. (Remote and Onsite)Produces live webcast sessions for a variety of clients.

http://www.damagevault.comhttp://www.fixtstore.com/damagevaulthttp://heavypromos.comMedia entity and artist project formed alongside veteran game composers Kevin Riepl (Gears of War, Unreal Tournament), and Heavy Melody Music (NFS Shift 2, Bioshock)Licensing reels are available via http://heavypromos.com

support.microsoft.com/webcastssupport.microsoft.com/podcastsManaged a Mini-studio for the Support organization, where a variety of media services were provided across the company.Produced and delivered Live/On-Demand Webcasts for internal and external customers, (Avg 1-2 Million views a year), live video broadcasts of All-hands meetings, and On-Demand video productions (live action/screen capture) for a number of Support-focused clients, including the Customer Support Executive leadership team. Measured Internal Customer VSAT of 100%,Responsible for the creative direction, end-to-end production, resource management, strategic planning, budget/forecast, promotion, and delivery of all media services and offerings.Managed vendor relationships to ensure proper resourcing of content production, publishing and editing, and all partnerships with external media delivery services.Handled physical video production required by clients (Storyboard/Scope, Filming, Editing, Compression and Delivery), also handled music creation/development on-site for videos produced, as well as licensing via MS Studios and Media Acquisitions.Partnered with a number of Microsoft resources on many projects, including MS Studios, MS Research, Channel9 (MSDN), On10.net, MSN Video, and the Xbox Live Web & Programming teams.Responsible for all equipment procurement, technical setup, and recommendations - equipment purchased has enabled significant expansion of the studio services program.Set up a chargeback model for external services provided across groups, resulting in a 94% offset of actual cost of operations between FY05-FY08 (Quarter Million $).Responsible for long-term strategy/planning for the Studio's services, focusing on high level creative decision making, technological advancement, and understanding customer needs.Responsible for the accuracy, publishing and delivery of all production level documentation, and resource training.

www.deprogrammed.comSpearheaded production, mix and engineering work for independently-released material, focused on licensing for Film, TV and Video Games. In addition to supplying original material to a number of 3rd party publishers, Otto is also providing custom production tracks for a variety of third party publishers across the film/TV and video game industries.Established licensing relationships with a variety of 3rd party publishers, handling contract negotiations, submissions, and publishing agreements with artists that collaborate on licensed music.Developed a wide variety of marketing campaigns, using cutting edge social media technologies and services provided by key partners.Responsible for graphic arts and design including all desktop publishing work, film creation and setup, and proofing for all CD and Digital release projects.Designed and developed website concepts, maintenance of sites, reporting, and some graphic design. Also responsible for partnering with other web design and graphic design firms and partners.Produced press releases, demos, promotional packs and materials, and handles worldwide distribution of products, business relations and correspondence.Responsible for production of various remix work for various clients.20+ years experience in a variety of media fields. (2D art/logos, 3D animation, video editing, audio editing and sound design)