Hi, I’m Pat Burns, a video and audio post-production professional with 20+ years of experience managing projects from initial concept all the way through to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, video editing, motion graphics, animation, and audio engineering, and I truly enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver content that exceeds expectations. I’m an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools and myriad other audio software, and a variety of editing and color grading tools. I’ve had the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and develop efficient workflows that keep projects on time and within budget. Whether I’m managing on-set production or fine-tuning audio and video in the studio, my focus is always on quality and clear communication. I’m excited to bring both technical expertise and creativity to every project I work on.…

Pat Burns

Hi, I’m Pat Burns, a video and audio post-production professional with 20+ years of experience managing projects from initial concept all the way through to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, video editing, motion graphics, animation, and audio engineering, and I truly enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver content that exceeds expectations. I’m an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools and myriad other audio software, and a variety of editing and color grading tools. I’ve had the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and develop efficient workflows that keep projects on time and within budget. Whether I’m managing on-set production or fine-tuning audio and video in the studio, my focus is always on quality and clear communication. I’m excited to bring both technical expertise and creativity to every project I work on.…

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Hi, I’m Pat Burns, a video and audio post-production professional with 20+ years of experience managing projects from initial concept all the way through to final delivery. I specialize in post-production, video editing, motion graphics, animation, and audio engineering, and I truly enjoy collaborating with clients and creative teams to deliver content that exceeds expectations. I’m an expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools and myriad other audio software, and a variety of editing and color grading tools.

I’ve had the opportunity to lead cross-functional teams and develop efficient workflows that keep projects on time and within budget. Whether I’m managing on-set production or fine-tuning audio and video in the studio, my focus is always on quality and clear communication. I’m excited to bring both technical expertise and creativity to every project I work on.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Post Production Supervisor at Thunderlab LLC
February 1, 2009 - Present
Manage projects from concept to final delivery, working closely with clients and creative teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and expectations are met or exceeded. Collaborate with creative teams to tailor pre-production, production, graphics, and audio workflows to meet client goals and ensure an efficient process. Manage on-set production to ensure footage and assets work well with post-production requirements, preventing delays and minimizing the need for rework. Handle all aspects of post-production including video editing, animation, color correction, compositing, visual effects, music selection, and full-spectrum audio work ensuring high quality work that meets deadlines. Work directly with clients to manage revisions to ensure clear communication, quick turnarounds, and results that meet or exceed expectations. Deliver final files on time, meeting diverse specifications for multiple distribution platforms.
Music Recording Engineer, Producer at Trick Industries
January 1, 2000 - Present
Collaborate closely with artists to understand their creative vision, providing technical expertise and creative input meant to enhance the final production. Produce, record, mix, and master audio for music albums, podcasts, commercials, and voice-overs. Operate audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, and digital workstations. Edit recorded tracks to remove background noise and enhance vocals and instruments. Design custom sound effects using a variety of instruments and effects, while using innovative recording techniques to capture unique sounds and create immersive sonic atmospheres.
Lead Video Editor, IT & Systems Lead Tech, Audio Engineer at Bosco Productions
June 30, 2009 - July 12, 2025
Led video editing and post-production for a variety of projects, including broadcast TV spots, short promotional videos, and long-form storytelling. Composited multiple elements to create final projects, editing music, audio, and sound design alongside the video, while working closely with clients to ensure their creative visions were achieved. Introduced a new, reliable and redundant backup system for a network consisting of 10 computers, ensuring all files could be easily accessed and updated improving data safety. Continually updated operating systems, core software, and plugins to maintain stability and minimize downtime for three audio studios and a video suite.
Post Production Supervisor at Thunderlab LLC
February 1, 2009 - Present
Manage projects from concept to final delivery, working closely with clients and creative teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and expectations are met or exceeded. Collaborate with creative teams to tailor pre-production, production, graphics, and audio workflows to meet client goals and ensure an efficient process. Manage on-set production to ensure footage and assets work well with post-production requirements, preventing delays and minimizing the need for rework. Handle all aspects of post-production including video editing, animation, color correction, compositing, visual effects, music selection, and full-spectrum audio work ensuring high quality work that meets deadlines. Work directly with clients to manage revisions to ensure clear communication, quick turnarounds, and results that meet or exceed expectations. Deliver final files on time, meeting diverse specifications for multiple distribution platforms.
Music Recording Engineer, Producer at Trick Industries
January 1, 2000 - Present
Collaborate closely with artists to understand their creative vision, providing technical expertise and creative input meant to enhance the final production. Produce, record, mix, and master audio for music albums, podcasts, commercials, and voice-overs. Operate audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, and digital workstations. Edit recorded tracks to remove background noise and enhance vocals and instruments. Design custom sound effects using a variety of instruments and effects, while using innovative recording techniques to capture unique sounds and create immersive sonic atmospheres.
Lead Video Editor, IT & Systems Lead Tech, Audio Engineer at Bosco Productions
June 30, 2009 - July 12, 2025
Led video editing and post-production for a variety of projects, including broadcast TV spots, short promotional videos, and long-form storytelling. Composited multiple elements to create final projects, editing music, audio, and sound design alongside the video, while working closely with clients to ensure their creative visions were achieved. Introduced a new, reliable and redundant backup system for a network consisting of 10 computers, ensuring all files could be easily accessed and updated improving data safety. Continually updated operating systems, core software, and plugins to maintain stability and minimize downtime for three audio studios and a video suite.
Post Production Supervisor at Thunderlab LLC
February 1, 2009 - Present
Manage projects from concept to final delivery, working closely with clients and creative teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and expectations are met or exceeded. Collaborate with creative teams to tailor pre-production, production, graphics, and audio workflows to meet client goals and ensure an efficient process. Manage on-set production to ensure footage and assets work well with post-production requirements, preventing delays and minimizing the need for rework. Handle all aspects of post-production including video editing, animation, color correction, compositing, visual effects, music selection, and full-spectrum audio work ensuring high quality work that meets deadlines. Work directly with clients to manage revisions to ensure clear communication, quick turnarounds, and results that meet or exceed expectations. Deliver final files on time, meeting diverse specifications for multiple distribution platforms.
Music Recording Engineer, Producer at Trick Industries
January 1, 2000 - Present
Collaborate closely with artists to understand their creative vision, providing technical expertise and creative input meant to enhance the final production. Produce, record, mix, and master audio for music albums, podcasts, commercials, and voice-overs. Operate audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, and digital workstations. Edit recorded tracks to remove background noise and enhance vocals and instruments. Design custom sound effects using a variety of instruments and effects, while using innovative recording techniques to capture unique sounds and create immersive sonic atmospheres.
Lead Video Editor, IT & Systems Lead Tech, Audio Engineer at Bosco Productions
June 30, 2009 - July 12, 2025
Led video editing and post-production for a variety of projects, including broadcast TV spots, short promotional videos, and long-form storytelling. Composited multiple elements to create final projects, editing music, audio, and sound design alongside the video, while working closely with clients to ensure their creative visions were achieved. Introduced a new, reliable and redundant backup system for a network consisting of 10 computers, ensuring all files could be easily accessed and updated improving data safety. Continually updated operating systems, core software, and plugins to maintain stability and minimize downtime for three audio studios and a video suite.
Post Production Supervisor at Thunderlab LLC
February 1, 2009 - Present
Manage projects from concept to final delivery, working closely with clients and creative teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and expectations are met or exceeded. Collaborate with creative teams to tailor pre-production, production, graphics, and audio workflows to meet client goals and ensure an efficient process. Manage on-set production to ensure footage and assets work well with post-production requirements, preventing delays and minimizing the need for rework. Handle all aspects of post-production including video editing, animation, color correction, compositing, visual effects, music selection, and full-spectrum audio work ensuring high quality work that meets deadlines. Work directly with clients to manage revisions to ensure clear communication, quick turnarounds, and results that meet or exceed expectations. Deliver final files on time, meeting diverse specifications for multiple distribution platforms.
Music Recording Engineer, Producer at Trick Industries
January 1, 2000 - Present
Collaborate closely with artists to understand their creative vision, providing technical expertise and creative input meant to enhance the final production. Produce, record, mix, and master audio for music albums, podcasts, commercials, and voice-overs. Operate audio equipment including mixing consoles, microphones, and digital workstations. Edit recorded tracks to remove background noise and enhance vocals and instruments. Design custom sound effects using a variety of instruments and effects, while using innovative recording techniques to capture unique sounds and create immersive sonic atmospheres.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Audio Engineering at Columbia College, Chicago, IL
January 1, 1994 - July 1, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services