Experience you can count on
Owner of TIP – Chris McClintock continues to Engineer High End Audio/Visual Productions for many companies across the Country.
Chris McClintock is a highly sought after engineering professional encompassing a vast background and knowledge of production. His background includes Cameras, Lighting, Switching, Audio, Projection and the like. He works as a EIC, V1, Screen Switch, TD, PM, Record Tech, Graphics Tech, Virtual/Streaming Tech, Show caller and many other positions in the Audio/Visual sector.
History
Chris McClintock started his audio/visual career after college where he worked as a computer repair technician and programmer for AC Nielsen marketing research.
One day, they asked him if he would be interested in filming a business conference. They handed him a camera attached to a recorder and he immediately fell in love with Camera work and at that time, he knew he wanted to work as a cameraman.
Chris put his two week notice, printed out business cards and bought his first camera from accent A/V in Dallas Texas.
He began to approach, news, agencies, A/V companies, and production companies.
He approached Bill Lee with Thornhill Productions and was given a job as the director of photography.
After several years of working for Thornhill, Chris contacted John Kennedy of AVW Audio/Visual in Dallas, and was given a job as a cameraman primarily handheld work on big business conferences and trade channels, one of the guys at AVW nicknamed Chris the human tripod because he could handhold the camera for several hours and keep it very still.
After working as a cameraman in that industry for many years, he decided to try to move up the ranks and was given an opportunity to become what is called a V1 – Video Lead in the industry,
Chris continue to grow as a video engineer until today where he works for multiple A/V companies as a engineer in charge throughout the nation.
Every Day is a School Day!
“You should put yourself into uncomfortable situations on a daily basis, so that you will continue to grow and learn”
“Learning and gaining knowledge should be a lifelong process and ambition”
Chris McClintock
What is a video engineer?
A video engineer is a multimedia and computer professional who installs and maintains video equipment for an organization or a company. These engineers operate electronic equipment for television and radio broadcasting companies and ensure that video graphics are working as they should and without interruption or network problems. As video production has become more and more computer and software-based, video engineers should be adept at using video software programs and related technologies.
Video engineers are primarily responsible for setting up, maintaining and operating electronic equipment that captures and produces video and sound. They also implement knowledge of videography so they can collaborate with directors, lighting designers and other employees who participate in video and sound production..
- Working to a brief: being able to follow both a client’s instructions and think creatively to come up with solutions that fit the client’s time frame and budget
- Documentation: writing a plan of what equipment is needed and how much it will cost to show the client and installation team
- Practical engineering skills: building and testing the installation, setting up cables, working carefully with attention to detail
- Health and safety: being aware of how to be safe on location or at an event, especially when using electrical and heavy equipment. There are usually members of the public attending so it is vital all the equipment is made safe
- People skills: working in a team, speaking professionally to clients, sometimes calculating what hours of work and noise levels are acceptable when working near offices, and speaking to staff on site about delivery of equipment.
