Paul Burton
Chichester,West Sussex
Summary
Seasoned sound engineer and live production expert with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Demonstrates exceptional technical fault-finding skills and proficiency in live production, video production, live streaming, and broadcast. Proven track record in managing budgets, crew, and logistics while effectively interacting with clients and stakeholders. Extensive background in business ownership and event coordination, coupled with strong computer literacy on both Mac and PC platforms.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Director, Producer, Videographer, Sound Engineer
Old Chapel Productions
Chichester, West Sussex
2023.01 - Current
- Founder and owner of Old Chapel Productions.
- Facilitate multi-camera event live stream, capture and post-production.
- Direct, produce and manage commercial film projects.
- Oversee post-production workflows for diverse film and TV projects.
- Provide video, audio and lighting equipment alongside technical support for a variety of projects.
- Own and operate commercial film and music studio facilities.
Sound Engineer, Music Producer
Old Chapel Studios
Chichester, West Sussex
2007.02 - 2022.12
- Managed day-to-day operations of Old Chapel Studios.
- Sound engineer and music producer.
- Supervised and completed recording projects for various major labels, bands, production, and media companies.
- Produced and recorded live shows at many venues including Berlin Olympic stadium, Wembley, Brixton Academy, Butlins.
- Mixed sound for live TV broadcasts.
- Operated a location multi-track recording vehicle for several years.
- Oversaw equipment procurement and maintenance processes.
- Managed freelancers.
Front of House Sound Engineer
Delirious
Littlehampton, West Sussex
1992.09 - 2007.02
- Mixed front of house sound for rock band Delirious for 15 years.
- Specified, rigged and operated large scale arena touring audio equipment. Both analog and digital.
- Completed over 50 tours of the USA.
- Toured extensively in hundreds of venues around the world.
- Venues included; Wembley Stadium and Arena. Milton Keynes Bowl, The Hollywood Bowl, Brixton Academy, The Angels Football Stadium-LA, The Gorge-Washington. Sydney Olympic Park-Australia. Shepherds Bush Empire.
- Support tours included Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams.
Director- Sound and Lighting Engineer
Ground Zero Production Services
Littlehampton, West Sussex
1994.09 - 1999.08
- Owned and operated sound and lighting production partnership.
- Supplied and operated sound and lighting equipment for a variety of events across the UK.
- Worked in diverse venues, many substandard requiring immediate fault finding and system maintenance.
- Oversaw crewing and logistic operations.
- Ran warehouse and storage facilities.
Recording Engineer
ICC Studios
Eastbourne, East Sussex
1992.03 - 1994.09
- In-house full-time Recording Engineer for APRS member recording studio.
- Produced, recorded and mixed music projects for a variety of artists.
- Coordinated budgets and schedules with record labels and management.
- Performed maintenance duties on a variety of audio equipment.
- Specified and built out mobile multi-track recording systems.
Apprentice Electronic and Electrical Tech Engineer
Allen-Bradley IAP
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
1987.09 - 1991.09
- Apprentice working with industrial control equipment.
- Day release to engineering college.
- Commercial level training with manufacturing, testing and servicing of high end electronic control equipment.
- Worked across a wide range of office and engineering departments.
Education
Master of Arts - Post Production for Film and Television
Solent University
Southampton 09/2019 - 09/2021
NVQ Level 4 - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Nene college
Northampton 09/1989 - 06/1991
ATPL Commercial Pilot Exams - Aviation
Civil Aviation
Gatwick 09/2012 - 09/2014
Skills
- Over 30 years sound engineering and live production experience
- Video production and live streaming
- Event and production management, and coordination
- Management of budgets, crews and logistics
- Interacting and communicating directly with clients and stakeholders
- Excellent technical fault finding skills
- Business management
- Computer literate on Mac and PC
Affiliations
- Film-making, Music, Cinema, Sailing, Flying.
Certification
2007 CAA Private Pilots Licence
2013 FAA Seaplane Licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Producer, Videographer, Sound Engineer
Old Chapel Productions
2023.01 - Current
Sound Engineer, Music Producer
Old Chapel Studios
2007.02 - 2022.12
Director- Sound and Lighting Engineer
Ground Zero Production Services
1994.09 - 1999.08
Front of House Sound Engineer
Delirious
1992.09 - 2007.02
Recording Engineer
ICC Studios
1992.03 - 1994.09
Apprentice Electronic and Electrical Tech Engineer
Allen-Bradley IAP
1987.09 - 1991.09
Master of Arts - Post Production for Film and Television
Solent University
09/2019 - 09/2021
NVQ Level 4 - Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Nene college
09/1989 - 06/1991
ATPL Commercial Pilot Exams - Aviation
Civil Aviation
09/2012 - 09/2014