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Hi there! I’m Don Gilmore, a hands-on audio/video engineer and music producer who loves crafting music for the screen. I run my own studio where I compose, produce, engineer, and design sound, mixing and mastering for both audio and video projects, with a background in broadcast engineering and video editing to package complete productions. I also offer engaging voiceover work as part of a collaborative service.
I’ve led production pipelines, built partnerships, and delivered projects from concept to delivery. I’m a problem-solver who values clear communication, creative collaboration, and high-quality results that bring visuals to life.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Audio/Video Engineer, Music Producer, Voice Over at Surreal to Real Productions
February 1, 2011 - PresentI work in my own studio as a composer, songwriter, producer, and engineer, specializing in composing and producing music for screen media. My background as a broadcast engineer and video editor allows me to package complete audiovisual projects. I perform audio mixing, mastering, and restoration services for both audio and video and provide engaging voice-over services.
Executive Vice-President / Co-Founder at Orsatti Productions Inc. (MetricWorld.net)
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Led production of award-winning animated educational videos focused on the S.I. Metric System, designed primarily for educational systems, homeschooling, and general learners. Ensured all content was optimized for delivery on small screen internet devices.
Chief Operations and Technical Officer at The Transcription Studio
January 31, 2009 - September 3, 2025Designed, built, and managed all A/V encoding, transcoding, Windows networking, and staff across operations including remote teams in Manila. Increased revenue by more than double through application of emerging technologies to streamline services such as captions, subtitles, translation, and DVD authoring. Trained staff and authored SOPs, manuals, marketing, and promotional materials.
Technical Writer / Audio-Video Specialist at Walt Disney Imagineering
January 31, 2003 - September 3, 2025Authored ten major Operation and Maintenance manuals for complex audio, video, and RF systems across Disney parks worldwide, many translated for Tokyo Disney Sea. Served as an audio and video specialist supporting other writers and departments within Disney during a contract placement.
Audio/Video Engineer, Music Producer, Voice Over at Surreal to Real Productions
February 1, 2011 - October 30, 2025In my own studio I compose, write, produce, and engineer music for the screen; I provide audio mixing, mastering, and restoration services for audio and video; I package complete projects leveraging my background in broadcasting and video editing; I also offer engaging voice-over services.
Executive Vice-President / Co-Founder at Orsatti Productions Inc.
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017Led the creation of MetricWorld.net; produced award-winning animated educational videos for SI Metric System; material optimized for small-screen internet delivery.
Chief Operations and Technical Officer at The Transcription Studio
January 31, 2009 - January 31, 2009Designed, built, and managed AV encoding/transcoding, Windows networking, and staff; oversaw remote partnership in Manila; revenue more than doubled; advanced use of captions, subtitles, translation, and DVD authoring; trained staff; authored SOPs, manuals, marketing materials, and web/promotional content.
Technical Writer / Audio-Video Specialist at Walt Disney Imagineering
January 31, 2003 - January 31, 2003Authored ten major Operation and Maintenance manuals for complex audio, video and RF systems; manuals translated to Japanese for Tokyo Disney Sea; served as AV specialist to other writers and departments; contract placement via TAC Engineering.
Audio/Video Engineer, Music Producer, Sound Design, Voice Actor at Surreal to Real Productions
February 20, 2011 - PresentI work in my own studio as a composer/songwriter/producer/engineer. My specialty is composing and producing music for the screen. As a former broadcast engineer and video editor I’m also skilled in packaging complete projects. I perform a variety of audio mixing, mastering, and restoration services for both audio and video. Engaging voice-over is a supplemental skill set and service.
Executive Vice-President / Co-Founder at Orsatti Productions Inc.
April 1, 2009 - December 1, 2017Executive leadership for Orsatti Productions Inc. and MetricWorld.net, providing award-winning animated educational video for use by educational systems, the home schooled, and anyone who wants to learn the SI Metric System; material optimized for small-screen internet delivery.
Chief Operations and Technical Officer at The Transcription Studio
November 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009Designed, built, and managed all A/V encoding, transcoding, Windows networking, and staff for the operation including a remote partnership operation in Manila. Under my direction revenue more than doubled. I scouted and applied new applications of emerging technology to streamline services including captions, subtitles, translation, and DVD authoring. I trained staff in use of multimedia software applications and encoding equipment. Other duties included heavy writing for SOP, manuals, marketing, web site, and promotional material.
Actor at Hollywood, CA (Self-Employed / Actor)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Screen and voice actor. Performed on-screen roles for several TV series, films, and commercials. Additionally I recorded voiceover work for commercials.
Technical Writer / Audio-Video Specialist at Walt Disney Imagineering
August 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003Authored major Operation and Maintenance manuals for complex audio, video and RF systems in the Disney Parks worldwide. Manuals were translated to Japanese and published for Tokyo Disney Sea. Served as the audio and video specialist to other writers and departments within Disney. This was a contract placement assignment originating with TAC Engineering.
Education
Certified Broadcast Technologist at Society of Broadcast Engineers
January 1, 1990 - September 3, 2025Advanced Recording Engineering at University of Sound Arts
January 1, 1983 - September 3, 2025Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) at Pasadena City College
January 1, 1990 - October 30, 2025Advanced Recording Engineering at University of Sound Arts
January 1, 1983 - October 30, 2025Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) at Pasadena City College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1990Qualifications
Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT)
January 1, 1990 - September 3, 2025Patent on a guitar accessory
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Article published in TV Technology Magazine on Sigma A/V master control design and operation
January 1, 2000 - October 30, 2025Membership: Society of Broadcast Engineers
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Membership: ASCAP
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) - Society of Broadcast Engineers
January 1, 1990 - March 6, 2026Patent on guitar accessory
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Other, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
I was hired to compose and record a radio ready theme song for the film of the same name. It won a nomination for best music at the Las Vegas 24 hr. film festival of 2025.
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