Thomas Bates Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nv, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

- designing custom audiovisual solutions for clients such as financial institutions, fitness facilities and educational institutions- producing drawings and functional diagrams in Revit for audiovisual and telecom projects- establishing relationships with people within the audiovisual, telecom, and security technology realm- keeping a close eye on emerging technologies and their potential applications

San Francisco, California, Us

- commissioning a wide range of audiovisual systems including video switchers, control processors and video conferencing codecs- show controller programming for museum exhibitions and lecture halls with platforms including Crestron, Medialon, and AMX- working with motion graphic designers and software developers to create unique and engaging installations- programming interactive exhibits- writing operations manuals to ensure clients have access to clear descriptions of their AV system- internal G Suite administrationClients have included museums such as The Exploratorium, The International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. and SFMOMA as well as corporate clients like Hewlett Packard, Autodesk, and Levi's.

Video production for the ITX department's presentation at One Airbnb 2015. Duties included concept development, storyboarding, coordinating green screen shoot, developing a system to have untrained staff produce motion trackable footage, animation, and video editing. The piece was produced on an extremely tight deadline and far exceeded the client's expectations.The video can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/119341492

- complete installation of audio/visual systems for live events such as concerts and conference- installations include components such as video projectors, projection screens, PA systems and computer banks

- completed carpentry projects according to design specifications- worked with clients to find the best approach fulfill their desires- coordinated complex and changing schedules with tradesmen and clients to complete projects in a timely manner with minimal interference

Designed a means of dynamically controlling 4 video channels simultaneously in realtime to be projected as accompaniment to a theatrical performance. Produced animation and video content.

Deisgned and installed an 'interface-free' audio recording interface and sound system.

Audio/Visual Technician for live multimedia events. MIxed sound for live music events. Arranged video projections.

Burlingame, Ca, Us

- subcontracted with Public Design to develop a proposal for an art installation featuring a networked array of LED displays - met with product representatives to source and price LED display options- tested various LED display models for performance displaying unconventional video content- compiled proposals for high and low budgets

Worked with artists Alex Nolan and Justin Grant to control motion and design sounds for their their 20' high robotic sculpture, SOL, at the The West Beach Music & Arts Festival in Santa Barbara. Following that I worked with Alex Nolan and Dan Dossman on another robotic sculpture, Seussicle, exhibited at the Coachella Fairgrounds.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Community outreach, wrote grant proposals, oversaw renovation of new gallery space, recruited volunteers.Designed and executed art installations that embrace an innovative use of digital technology.

Touring musician with this 9-piece soul band playing Hammond organ.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

event & exhibit coordination, designed promotional flyers, and audio/visual tech and dj for events

San Francisco, Ca, Us

- worked with visiting artists of all genres and mediums to assist them with presenting their work in a multimedia presentation- check out and maintenance of all media arts gear to students and faculty from all departments

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Operate and maintain laser cutter, 3D printerOperate and maintain woodworking equipmentAssist students with machinery use and safety.

- designed and coordinated live video feeds from 5 international locations

- residential construction, new and remodels- carpentry, electrical and plumbing

- drafting- modelmaking- conceptualizing

Oakland, California, Us

- updating membership base about recent activity regarding ecological issues in california's state legislature- telephone fundraising from new and existing members- producing and distributing audio statements regarding current environmental legislation for radio