Mark Brisbane
Mesa
Summary
Dynamic Post Production Audio Engineer, Film Composer, and Sound Designer with extensive expertise in a wide range of recording software, including Pro Tools, Reaper, Krotos De-humanizer, Krotos Reformer, Wwise, and Logic Pro. Proficient in utilizing advanced mixing and recording consoles such as the Avid S6, API Legacy+, SSL 4000 G+, SSL AWS948, and SSL Origin. Solid foundation in music composition, sound design, and recording and mixing techniques tailored for the film industry. Committed to delivering high-quality audio experiences that enhance storytelling and engage audiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
- Instructing students on all aspects of sound to picture including ADR, Foley, sound design, re-recording and orchestral sessions within CRAS’s state of the art recording facilities.
- Development of curriculum and enhancing the experience for the CRAS students by keeping up to date on the latest techniques and software used within the industry.
Pro Tools Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
- In-depth instruction and knowledge of the Avid Pro Tools software from version Pro Tools 8 to Pro Tools 2023
- Conduct and monitor for CRAS’s benchmark Pro Tools certifications
Audio Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
- Waveform theory
- Console signal flow and patchy architecture
Lead Composer
Freelance Composer/Technical Advisor
05.2005 - Current
- Lead composer for the Syfy original film “Eyeborgs” Provide additional compositions for various film composers and technical assistance on films projects. I specialize in waveform editing/audio sweetening, Protools setups, and MIDI implementation and programming via MIDI over LAN architectures
- BMI Composer- Various TV/ Film libraries used within the industry
Freelance Voice over/ Dialog recordist/ Engineer
- 06.2024
- Ubisoft Just Dance 2025 “Happy Birthday” Sponge Bob Song- Responsible for tracking and mic placement. Pro Tools operation, mic placement.
Distribution Manager-Syndication
Ascent Media Group
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Schedule and coordinate satellite transmissions and tape distribution for Sony Pictures Television Syndicated Programs (SPT). Accounts managed for SPT included “The King of Queens”, “Seinfeld”, and “Just Shoot Me.” My position was responsible for corresponding with SPT’s ad sales division on integrating commercial spots, troubleshooting possible conflicts with TV affiliates, and providing technical assistance and support with the Pathfire Digital File-based delivery system for employees and clients.
Technical Assistant
Hans Zimmer’s Media Ventures
12.2004 - 04.2005
- Provided technical maintenance for machine room and composition studios which included 24 Gigastudio computers. Responsibilities included printing and waveform editing of all scoring stems for the scoring stage and coordinating with producers, music editors, and directors on the delivery of proper cues for the current project. I setup and configured Protools and Cubase sessions as well as properly syncing to video playback and timecode. I would also install and provide IT support for servers and client user groups for composer projects while building and maintaining the Protools HD systems.
Help Desk Operator
Ascent Media Group
04.2004 - 11.2004
- Basic IT support for the entire US division of Ascent Media Group. Responsibilities included set up and disabling corporate user accounts in Active Directory database, basic troubleshooting of user’s desktop and software programs, and monitoring and dispatching of IT network analysts on a priority sensitive basis to users and their clients.
Education
Master Recording Program -
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Tempe, AZ11.2003
Guitar Studiomanship Program - undefined
Musicians Institute/GIT
Hollywood, CA06.1993
Skills
- Setup OSX servers and server accounts for clients Very familiar with OSX and Macs Word, Excel and various anti-virus software for Windows XP
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Public speaking
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Expertise in subject matter
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Online teaching experience
- Technology integration
- Student evaluation
- Continuing education
- Program design
- Test proctoring
- Instructional materials creation
Timeline
Post Production Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
Pro Tools Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
Audio Instructor
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
08.2007 - Current
Distribution Manager-Syndication
Ascent Media Group
06.2005 - 08.2007
Lead Composer
Freelance Composer/Technical Advisor
05.2005 - Current
Technical Assistant
Hans Zimmer’s Media Ventures
12.2004 - 04.2005
Help Desk Operator
Ascent Media Group
04.2004 - 11.2004
Freelance Voice over/ Dialog recordist/ Engineer
- 06.2024
Guitar Studiomanship Program - undefined
Musicians Institute/GIT
Master Recording Program -
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
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