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I’m Paul LaPlaca, an audio-visual professional and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience producing, engineering, and delivering high-impact events. I run Stentor Productions, where I manage projects from corporate events to large-scale live productions, shape sound, coordinate video and graphics, and bring creative ideas to life. I’ve toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and sound engineer; mixed for artists including Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera; edited videos for indie groups; and built reliable systems that save clients money and improve the audience experience. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves music, storytelling, and technology, and I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences through sound and visuals.…I’m Paul LaPlaca, an audio-visual professional and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience producing, engineering, and delivering high-impact events. I run Stentor Productions, where I manage projects from corporate events to large-scale live productions, shape sound, coordinate video and graphics, and bring creative ideas to life. I’ve toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and sound engineer; mixed for artists including Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera; edited videos for indie groups; and built reliable systems that save clients money and improve the audience experience. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves music, storytelling, and technology, and I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences through sound and visuals.

Paul LaPlaca

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I’m Paul LaPlaca, an audio-visual professional and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience producing, engineering, and delivering high-impact events. I run Stentor Productions, where I manage projects from corporate events to large-scale live productions, shape sound, coordinate video and graphics, and bring creative ideas to life. I’ve toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and sound engineer; mixed for artists including Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera; edited videos for indie groups; and built reliable systems that save clients money and improve the audience experience. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves music, storytelling, and technology, and I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences through sound and visuals.…I’m Paul LaPlaca, an audio-visual professional and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience producing, engineering, and delivering high-impact events. I run Stentor Productions, where I manage projects from corporate events to large-scale live productions, shape sound, coordinate video and graphics, and bring creative ideas to life. I’ve toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and sound engineer; mixed for artists including Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera; edited videos for indie groups; and built reliable systems that save clients money and improve the audience experience. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves music, storytelling, and technology, and I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences through sound and visuals.

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I’m Paul LaPlaca, an audio-visual professional and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience producing, engineering, and delivering high-impact events. I run Stentor Productions, where I manage projects from corporate events to large-scale live productions, shape sound, coordinate video and graphics, and bring creative ideas to life.

I’ve toured internationally as a guitarist, keyboardist, and sound engineer; mixed for artists including Tony Bennett and Chita Rivera; edited videos for indie groups; and built reliable systems that save clients money and improve the audience experience. I’m a collaborative problem-solver who loves music, storytelling, and technology, and I’m passionate about creating engaging experiences through sound and visuals.

Skills

Pro Tools

Video Advert

Experience Level

Pro Tools

Expert

Video Advert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner, Producer, Audio Engineer, Composer, Musician at Stentor Productions

January 1, 1996 - Present

Provide project management and A1 engineering support for corporate events and large-scale productions. Deliver audio-visual post-production, compose and score music for films and CDs, and perform guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, and sax as needed. Develop efficient systems and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure top-tier sound and visuals across projects. Build strong client relationships and coordinate cross-department teams.

Multimedia Director at FWDNY

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Gathered requirements, sourced vendors for Internet Radio, Podcasts, Webcasting, and Live Event streaming. Prepared weekly analytics and reports on equipment purchases; assisted in website and app designs.

A1 Audio Engineer at SMARTSOURCE AV

January 1, 2014 - Present

Conduct site surveys for mid- to large-scale events; supervise and coordinate a crew; operate digital consoles, wireless systems, video playback, and related AV gear.

A1 Audio Engineer at NEW CITY VIDEO AND STAGING

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2019

Provide A1 audio engineering and V2 projection and PowerPoint operation for corporate events.

Production Coordinator, Audio Engineer, Lighting Technician, Shop Technician at MEDIA SERVICES

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2015

Built shows from concept to execution; advised clients on needs; prepared bids; managed purchasing and inventory; ran sound, lights, video projection, and camera for meetings and events.