EDUCATION

BSc Media Technology (Hons) - First Class Honors
Sep. 2005 - July 2008 // Salford University, Salford
Practical and Research-based modules covered included:
Audio Post Production, Transmission Signals & Processing, Advanced Editing & DVD Authoring, Studio & Outside Broadcast Systems, System Integration and TV & Film Acquisitions.
In my third year of study, I completed a dissertation entitled '5.1 Surround Sound & its relation to HDTV Broadcasting in UK/Europe' which received the highest mark in the year group. The dissertation led me to further research surround sound and applicable technologies based on my interest in this subject area. The dissertation is available to download online at: www.mark-chadwick.co.uk/files/5.1%20Surround%20Sound.pdf

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Sound & Lighting Engineer - Yales Leisure Ltd - Wrexham
Central Station, South Central, Yales Bar (2010 - current)

  • FOH Sound Engineer for concerts. Mix bands, assist visiting engineers, provide PA & System tech assistance.
    Experience with Various analogue desks and Yamaha digital desks (M7, LS9)
  • Lighting Engineer for concerts & DJ events. Rig, Focus, Program, Op.
    Experience with Avolites consoles
  • I provide additional venue support from pre-production through to load-out of equipment and additionally oversee maintenance of Audio, Lighting and Staging equipment during and between events.

Freelance Sound Engineer & Stage-Crew
Theatr Stiwt, Rhosllanerchrugog

  • FOH Sound Engineer for 'Cinderella' by LHK Productions (December 2011)
  • Stage-Crew for numerous productions including productions by Welsh National Opera and Birmingham Stage Company (May 2009 - Current)

Freelance Sound & Lighting Engineer - MSP Live, Liverpool

  • Sound Engineer for a number of corporate events, including several events at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (April 2011 - current)
  • Lighting Engineer for Hollyoaks Cast Charity Ball (September 2011) & other corporate events at St Georges Hall Liverpool, Galpharm Stadium Huddersfield and more (July 2010 - current)
  • AV Technician for conferences at various locations around Europe (August 2011 - current)

Freelance Crew
April 2009 - September 2011 - Various Locations, North West & UK
Events include:

  • Glastonbury 2011 - Main Stage & Other Stage
  • Rod Stewart 2011 - Newbury
  • Elton John 2011 - Shrewsbury
  • V Festival 2010 - Telford
  • Pink Funhouse Tour 2010 - Alton Towers and Coventry
  • ACDC at Download Festival 2010 - Donnington Park
  • BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2010 - Bangor

Video Editor & Graphic Design - Monster Monster
July 2008 - current // Manchester, Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness
Using Final Cut Pro I edit visuals based on different themes for each event which are projected inside clubs at 'Monster Monster' events. In 2008 I produced a short video entitled 'DocuMonster' filmed at a club night in HD on P2. The content was distributed on promotional DVDs at following events and also made available online in 720p HD, a link to which can be found here.
I produce A3 & A6 promotional materials for the events and have created online promotional media for 'Monster Monster' and a number of associated events.

Studio Op. - "Gloves Off", "Zeitgeist" & "Manchester Exchange"
Sep. 2006 - Apr. 2007 // Channel M Studio, Salford University, Salford
Operating primarily as Sound Engineer for the programs which were to be broadcast on Channel M - Manchester's regional channel available locally on freeview and nationally on the Sky Digital networks. Additional roles I undertook included Cameraman, Vision Mixer and Vision Engineer.

INTERESTS

  • Audio production - using software and hardware; Ableton Live, Native Instruments and TC Electronics' Powercore platform
  • Performed on the BBC Introducing stage at 'T in the Park' festival (July 2011)
  • Music production gained support from BBC Introducing & BBC 6, Pendulum, London Elektricity and John B and on a number of prolific podcasts
  • DJ at events across the North West with a custom Ableton Live setup. Acts supported include:
    Pendulum, Sub Focus, Craig Charles, The Qemists, BBC Radio 1's Fabio & Grooverider, Danny Byrd, Krafty Kuts & other DJs