Dan Burns (MSc)

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: Vectorworks Spotlight

I can use: Hog 4 Desks (Ipc, Nano), Chamsy Desks, Zero 88 Beta Packs, Avolites Touring Rack Art 2000, Analogue Desks Lighting & Sound, Zero 88 Jester Ml, Orb, Vectorworks Spotlight, ETC SmartFade ML, Avolites Tiger Touch, Yamaha LS9, ETC Ion

About me

I enjoy all aspects of production, live music shows and musical productions. I have been involved in a variety of shows including Live Music & Theatre Productions. From this I have learnt that the different lighting states and styles are fundamental to the overall production of the show as well as the importance of sound and many other professions such as Stage Management & Audio Visual. On the other hand with the current work I am undergoing at the moment working on board cruise ships within the Hotel/Entertainment Department,
I have developed many skills and acquire new knowledge for example working with a diversity of people on board from many nationalities, keeping to tight schedules as well as working with the variety of lighting & automation systems.
Have studied Production Management and understanding the fundamentals as Assistant Production Manager I am developing my skills and knowledge of what it takes to be a Production Manager and currently in training homing my skills. At same time broaden my skills and knowledge for video and lighting designing i.e experimenting with colour, effects, the atmosphere and depth I want to audience and the artist to feel as well as programming using the GrandMA 2/3 and storing video cues via Green Hippo and the use of LED walls, to enhance the shows.
Work extremely well under pressure and enjoy preparing with plenty of time ready for the show. I am an excellent team player and enjoy meeting new people, and working together to put on a successful show. I have a great enthusiasm for the industry as I enjoy in what I accomplish out of my technical experiences. I am well organised, punctual and reliable in completing jobs that have been set. I am pro active and able to get on with jobs without close supervision. Excellent team player and supervise a team.
Someone who loves to get involved in other professions to grasp a basic knowledge and skills in those specialisms such as sound, video but mainly Lighting Design & Production/Technical Management. In addition I have been a Lighting, Special Effects & Pyrotechnician on board Disney Cruise line in the Walt Disney Theatre.
Additional skills:
Production & Stage Management
Ligthing Design, Programming and Operating, GrandMA2 & 3, Timecode
Video playback, Green Hippo, programming video with LX,
Management & Development Training
Crewing Experience
Basic Electrics
Wiring & Soldering
Spreadsheet & Word- Budget Sheets, Scheduling, Risk Assessments
Rigging
QLab
Vector works
Basic Aerial Lifts
Basic Automation control
Adobe Premier Pro. AMOS, Word & Spreadsheet- Scheduling, Risk Assessments, Budget Sheets, Basic Electrics, Wiring & Soldering, Moving Light Maintenance & Special Effects. Rigging, Basic Aerial Flying & Automation Control
Pyrotechnics & Stunt Trained by the Walt Disney Company, Basic Spanish
Industry awards:
Basic First Aid & CPR
Manual Handling
Bronze Arts Award in Sound Engineering
BSC Level 1 in Health & Safety at Work
Genie Lift Pro Operator Training
Crowd & Crisis Management
Safety Training At Sea
Fire Fighting & Prevention
Security Awareness
MA2 Intensive Training
Hippo V4
Work with many other comsoles ETC, Hog, Avolites, Zeroo 88, Chamsy's

Crew:
I enjoy all aspects of production, I particularly enjoy live music shows and musical productions. I have been involved in a variety of shows including Live Music & Theatre Productions. From this I have learnt that the different lighting states and styles are fundamental to the overall production of the show as well as the importance of sound and many other professions such as Stage Management & Audio Visual. Nevertheless I am looking to broaden my skills and take any opportunity to work within the Film & TV industry as this would be an new experience for me and something different.
I work well under pressure and enjoy preparing with plenty of time ready for the show. I am an excellent team player and enjoy meeting new people, and working together to put on a successful show. I have a great enthusiasm for the industry as I enjoy in what I accomplish out of my technical experiences. I am well organised, punctual and reliable in completing jobs that have been set. I am pro active and able to get on with jobs without close supervision.
However I am someone who loves to get involved in other professions to grasp a basic knowledge and skills in those specialisms such as sound, audio visual, production management.

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Deputy Production Manager
Job Titles	Automation / Flying, Theatre Technician, Electrician, Lighting Designer, Rigger, Lighting Tech / Operator, Gaffer / Lighting Director, Sound Operator / Engineer, Production Support, Production Manager, Production Assistant (PA), Special Effects (SFX) Artist
Years in industry	6+ years
Organisations / Memberships	ABTT (UK), ALD (UK)
Work Permits	EU