Stephen Collins
Los Angeles, California
About Me
Please have a look at my online reel: https://steveaudio2.wixsite.com/website
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1935988/?ref_=fn_al_nm_3
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jun 05 – Present Owner/Operator: Avid Pro Tools and Logic Audio Editing Suite.
25 years experience with audio, music and sound projects.
Recent projects include: promos for Music Choice Video Network,
‘The Gastineau Girls’ for the ‘E’ Channel, three spots for
Bel Lago Vineyards, Trim Spa commercial ‘Winfuel’, and movie feature ‘casi casi’.(HBO)
Have mixed/sound designed 30+ films & docs
JNetwork broadcast audio engineer (A1) experienced with digital consoles, (Euphonix, SSL)
RF, IFB, and PL systems.
25 years experience with audio, music and sound projects.
Broadcast clients include: CNN, WABC Television, Music Choice, FOX Television, A&E/History Channel, MTV, Reuters Financial Network, CSTV Sports Network (Chelsea Piers NYC), Court TV
Have mixed/sound designed 30+ films & docs
May 2014 - Jun 2015 Audio Engineer, TVG Network, Greater Los Angeles
Freelance audio engineer (A1) for CNN daily programming.
May 12–Present Audio Engineer. CNN Networks; Hollywood, CA
Freelance audio engineer (A1) for CNN daily programming.
Jun 06 – Nov 06 Audio Engineer. Music Choice Video Network; New York, N.Y.
Consulting audio engineer for all productions, including overseeing all live performance audio
production, voice-over, and audio post (Pro Tools HD3)
Jan 06 – May 08 Audio Engineer. WABC Television Network; New York, N.Y.
‘Daily Hire’ audio engineer for various ABC productions, including: music playback for
‘World News Tonight’, commercial integration for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and ‘Lost’.
Aug 05 – Dec 05 Audio Engineer. ’A Current Affair’ FOX Television Network; New York, N.Y.
Alternate audio engineer (A1) for daily broadcast of ‘A Current Affair’.
Aug 00 – Jun 05 Audio Engineer. A&E Channel; New York, N.Y.
Audio Engineer for all A&E and The History Channel productions, including: “Biography”,
“History’s Mysteries” and “Breakfast with the Arts”
• Successfully managed audio production for A&E Shows: "Biography", "History's
Mysteries" and "Breakfast with the Arts"
• Created an environment conducive to celebrity musical talent performances. Artists have
included: Yoyo Ma, Cecilia Bartoli, Kronos Quartet, The Pretenders, Amie Mann,
Emanual Ax, and many others.
Oct 98 - May 99 Audio Engineer. Reuters Financial; New York, N.Y.
Sound Mixer (A1) for daytime shows and segments, including: “Washington Watch”,
“Lat-Am Report” and “NY Stock Exchange”
• Controlled master mixing environment to facilitate broadcasts of both in-studio
talent and guests/reporters.
• Successfully coordinated communications, both within the studio and from
sources as diverse as satellite linkages, microwave transmitters, mobile feeds
and telecom sources overseas.
Nov 97 - May 98 Audio Engineer. MTV; New York, N.Y.
Sound Mixer (A1) for various MTV shows and segments, including “120 Minutes”,
“Top Ten Count Down”, “Morning Videos” and “Latino Rock”
Aug 94 – Nov 97 Audio Engineer. COURT TV; New York, N.Y.
Broadcast Mixer for CTV taped shows including “Catherine Crier”, “Pros and Cons”, “Snap
Judgment”, “Teen Court TV”, “Verdicts and Justice” and “Inside America’s Courts” -- CTV’s
flagship syndicated show. Sound Mixer (A1) for live Court TV, including the O.J. Simpson Trial
I have been in the industry since 1995.