Chris Bittner
8481 W. Union Ave. 12-102 | Littleton, CO 80123 | 720.937.8479 | chriswbittner@gmail.com| http://chrisbittner.weebly.com
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MULTIMEDIA DESIGN, PRODUCTION, & JOURNALISM
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Over 20 years of video and audio production in news and entertainment for Hollywood studios as well
as for non-profit and corporate organizations. Well-versed in cutting-edge digital promotion
techniques including social media communication with excellent writing skills for entertainment,
news, marketing, and education.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Video Production and Postproduction ! Audio Engineering and Design ! News
Video Production ! Photography ! Social Media Communication ! Multimedia
Writing and Production ! Education LMS Management
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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Proficient in Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Adobe Premier, After Effects, Motion, Soundtrack Pro,
Photoshop, DVD Studio Pro, Dreamweaver, Blackboard, Camtasia, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
Extensive experience with PC and Mac based platforms.
Proficient in set-up, use, and maintenance of studio lighting and photographic equipment
Cameraman and audio engineer for live sports show and news broadcasts at CTV Channel 11
Theatre lighting, programming, and set construction
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
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Instructional Resource Coordinator, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado 2013-2014
Video & Audio production. Blackboard LMS maintenance for college of Adult and Graduate Studies.
Video and Audio Editor, Fly Times Productions, Fort Collins, Colorado
2012-2013
Camera, Audio, Directing, Editing, Authoring, Web and Social Media for Fly Fishing media company.
Photographer, Photos by Dill, Granby, Colorado
Summer 2011-2012
Lead photographer for family and corporate events at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies.
Photograph groups from 2 to 250 people. Managed multiple viewing stations for client access.
Video and Audio Editor, Shadow Play Films, Loveland, Colorado
2006-2008
Video editing for documentary films, educational, entertainment, and corporate videos. Audio
recording, editing, sound design and mixing. recording engineer, boom operator and still photographer.
Audio Engineer, Group Publishing, Loveland, Colorado
2005-2006
Production audio for film projects. voiceovers, sound effects, and music for audio and video projects.
Audio Engineer, 20th Century FOX, Los Angeles, California
2003-2004
Studio engineer for Fox film division, Fox Television, Fox Sports, Fox Latin, FX UK, and National
Geographic Channel. Recorded, edited, and mixed voiceovers, sound effects, and music for television
programming, promotions, and theatrical trailers. Layback conforming to broadcast standards.
Audio Engineer, Audio Post & Picture, Burbank, California
2000-2005
Recorded, edited, and mixed voiceovers, dialogue, ADR, Foley, sound design, and music for feature
length films. Worked with postproduction directors, producers, editors, and talent in spotting
sessions through final mixing.
Radio Board Operator, Bott Broadcasting Network, Kansas City, Kansas
1992-1997
On-air board-operator for FM radio network covering five states. Produced weather and commercial
packages for broadcast. Engineered live talk shows.
Publishing Assistant, Forefront Records, Nashville, Tennessee
1990-1992
Assisted with package design for artist music media such as cassette tape-jacket design. Reviewed
incoming artist demos for the head producer/owner. Issued mechanical licenses for music catalog.
EDUCATION
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Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Technical Communication with a minor in Technical Theatre and
Communication, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado
The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Diploma, Master Recording Program II, Tempe, Arizona
Front Range Community College
Multi-Media Program, Westminster and Ft. Collins, Colorado