Lou Baldanza|1+ 315.761.3792|lbaldanza005@gmail.

com| Skype ID: Sypher610

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• DAW knowledge includes Pro Tools HD, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro, MOTU Digital Performer,
Steinberg Cubase, & Propellerhead Reason. Sony Sound Forge, and Wavelab for Sample editing
and loop creation.
• Familiar with varying forms of sound synthesis (FM, PM, granular, additive, subtractive,) & sound
cue/design software. (QLab, Sound Miner). Acquainted with workflows in film scoring,
soundscape development, and related digital audio/visual integration.
• Experience with Native Instruments Bundles (Absynth, Akousic Piano, Guitar Rig, Reaktor,
Massive, FM8), MIDI Sequencing, drum-programming, mixing & basic mastering, high-end
sample libraries (EASTWEST/Vienna Symphonic Orchestra), MIDI mockups.
• Classical music notation software knowledge in Sibelius & its use in the development of lead
sheets, chord charts, classical orchestrations and compositions.
• Previous formal training in facets of game development content creation including character
modeling, keyframe animation, character rigging/skinning, particle effects and hard/soft body
dynamic simulations, lighting and rendering, basic film editing, compositing & match-moving,
color correction, and pre-production/traditional media/storyboarding.
• Understanding of modern computing practices and associated software/hardware components.
Familiar (on paper) with basic programming languages and their uses in the development of
visual content for games (i.e. Open GL, Visual C, C++, MEL/Python) and the use of game engines
(UDK, Unity 3D) to integrate assets into an immersive gaming environment.
• Knowledge of 3D content creation and applications like Maya, Apple Shake, 3DS Max, ZBrush,
Adobe Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Familiar with media production techniques and practices that are pervasive in the film and post-
production communities as they relate to audio/sound design and VFX. Equipped to
communicate in vernacular and technical terminology used by producers, designers, directors,
artists, actors, and camera operators.
WORK EXPERIENCE:

Internships:
Manhattan Center Studios @ Hammerstein Ballroom, New York NY
Winter/Spring 2007
Studio Intern- http://www.mcstudios.com/
Big Yellow Duck, New York City, NY
Summer 2009
Sound Design/Post Production- http://www.bigyellowduck.com/
Recording Studio:

58N6th Media Labs, Brooklyn NY

Spring/Summer 2010
Studio Assistant- http://58northsix.tumblr.com
Stage/Theatrical:
Celebrity X Cruises
Summer/Winter 2010
AV Technician/Sound Operator- http://www.celebritycruises.com/
Dream Up Theater Festival, “Summer Rain”, Theater for the New City, NY (Pre Production)
Summer 2010
Sound Design/Audio- http://www.theaterforthenewcity.net/dreamup.htm
Brave New World Repertoire Theatre Co., Brooklyn NY
Fall 2009
Production/Stage/Audio Tech Crew- http://www.bravenewworldrep.org/
New York Musical Theater Festival, “ Street Lights” . Chernuchin Theatre (Off-Broadway), NY
Fall 2009
Production Assistant- http://www.streetlightsmusical.com/
AV:
Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Vernon, NY
Present/Freelance
AV/Overhire- http://www.turningstone.com/
KVL Audio Visual Services, New York City, NY
Present/Freelance
AV Technician- http://www.kvlav.com/
Immediate Connections, New York City, NY
Present/Freelance
Event Technician- http://www.immediateconnections.com/
The Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, NY
Spring 2010
A/V Technician- http://www.rmanyc.org/index.php

Live Sound, Lighting & Staging:

Frost Lighting, Woodside, NY
Present/Freelance
Freelance Technician- http://www.frostlighting.com
St. Anne's Warehouse, Brooklyn, NY
Winter 2010
A2/Audio Staging Tech. - http://www.stannswarehouse.org
The Box, New York, NY
Fall-Winter 2009/10’
House Production Technician (training) - http://www.theboxnyc.com/
Rose Live Music, Brooklyn, NY
Winter 2009/10’
FOH Mixer/Audio Tech- http://liveatrose.com/
City Winery, New York, NY
Fall 2009
FOH Mixer/Audio Tech- http://www.citywinery.com/
2009 Burning Man “Decompression” Party, Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn,
NY Fall 2009
FOH/Mix Engineer/Stage Tech/Manager- http://blog.burningman.com/?p=5909
One Dream Sound, Long Island City NY
Fall 2009
Freelance/Over hire Sound Tech- http://www.onedreamsound.com/production.php
Celebrate Brooklyn! Brooklyn NY
Summer 2009
Production/Crew/Live Audio- http://www.bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn
FILM:
PRODUCTION (on set):
The Night Trade Sound/Grip/Lighting
Execution Entertainment
Grant St. Shaving Co. Production Assistant
Holly Bissett Productions
The Hungry City (Pilot) Grip/Lighting/Boom Op/PA
Fawlty Productions/Rifugio Films
Macdella Cooper Foundation Sound Mixer/Boom Op/PA Riot
Science Productions.
Deloitte Company MGMT PA/Talent Chauffer
Smart Pros Ltd
The Green Eye Boom Op/PA
Execution Entertainment
CERTIFICATIONS:
Water Safety Instructor-Christine Klint, SUNY Purchase Aquatics, Purchase NY
Lifeguard & CPR/AED (expired)-Herkimer Senior High School, Herkimer NY
Poker Dealing- Turning Stone Casino & Resort, Verona NY
LANGUAGES:
Spanish- Intermediate
Italian-Beginner
 French- Beginner
VOLUNTEER:
Gen Art Film Festival, New York, NY
Film Screening/After Party Host
New York City Marathon, New York, NY
Course boundary/Runner Assist
CMJ Music Festival 2009, New York, NY
Venue Security/Doorman