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Christian Starr

Glen,NH

Summary

Creative Audio Engineer with a strong background in recording and post production. Excels at creating new worlds with sound design and crafting unforgettable unique sound effects. Aiming to impact the legacy of audio for video games as a whole.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Recording Artist

Freelance
11.2014 - Current
  • Recorded, edited, mixed and mastered bands with a diverse clientele spanning genre, experience, and background.
  • Ran studio sessions efficiently and effectively, utilizing input lists, production notes, session layout diagrams.
  • Optimized recording quality and integrity with expert microphone selection, placement, and operation.
  • Polished recordings to industry standards for release with professional prost production plug-in usage, mixing practice, and creative sound design.
  • Collaborated with artists to streamline workflow in the studio, and achieve a common creative vision.

Audio Engineer

USG
11.2020 - 09.2023
  • Recorded, edited, and mixed location sound, voiceover, and backing music for several series of videos.
  • Managed on-site recording, including equipment selection and microphone / field recorder operation.
  • Recorded and edited voiceover, as well as coordinated with remote voiceover talent to integrate revisions into post-production processes.


A1 (Live Sound Engineer)

Chicago Labor And Production Services (CLAPS)
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Set up, operated, and troubleshot comprehensive sound systems for live events ranging from concerts to corporate events.
  • Operated mixing boards, PA systems, a range of microphones, in a real time live environment.
  • Advocated for and practiced safe and effective operating procedures including hearing protection, cable management, and collaboration.

Education

Master of Arts - Sound Arts And Industries

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
08.2023

Associate of Arts - Audio Design And Production

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2019

Skills

  • ProTools - 10 Years experience
  • Wwise - 1 Year experience
  • Unity - 3 Years experience
  • Reaper - 2 Years experience
  • Teamwork and collaboration - As or more valuable as any technical skill, held in the highest regard and always practiced
  • Troubleshooting - Formally trained in the art of troubleshooting not just audio equipment but all systems

Timeline

Audio Engineer

USG
11.2020 - 09.2023

A1 (Live Sound Engineer)

Chicago Labor And Production Services (CLAPS)
09.2019 - 05.2020

Recording Artist

Freelance
11.2014 - Current

Master of Arts - Sound Arts And Industries

Northwestern University

Associate of Arts - Audio Design And Production

Columbia College Chicago
Christian Starr