Chris McCallum is one of the best sound recordists in the country. Not only that, he's also one of the nicest! He brings deep experience gained across every aspect of the screen industry to every project with a 'can do' attitude, a great pair of ears and a kit that covers all options. He probably can't stop planes from flying overhead on location, but he'll try. I strongly recommend 'Soundo' for your next project.– Derek Allan – ZigZag Lane sound and music

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Chris is one of those guys you love to have on set. He’s always on, attentive and is the best audio technician I have ever worked with. We are a Melbourne based production company and we often need to send Chris on to shoots unsupervised and he has never disappointed. Chris goes above and beyond and the clients love him. I wish there was a Chris in every state

– Shannon Swan – resolutionmedia.tv

 

 

Chris is an exceptional soundie. There’s a few things that stand out from a producer point of view:

– he’s rarely fiddling or adjusting with talent mics. Once he’s set you generally never have to worry he needs to step in to fix or adjust

– he blends in nicely to the background and never in the way of shots or reflections.

   He has a great understanding of camera movement

– a super friendly and great personality, that makes having him around a pleasure. I’ve never seen him flustered or frustrated.

– isn’t constantly on his phone being distracted which unfortunately is a growing issue with many crew members

– and of course an implicit knowledge of audio engineering and capture.

An absolute pleasure to work with. – Walt Collins – Bstv.com.au

 

 

Chris joined our team filming in the South of France and was nothing but the consummate professional. He goes above and beyond to achieve the brief even in difficult circumstances where controlling the sound is almost impossible. From recording bees in the lavender fields of Provence when I asked for ambient sound to helping carry the camera gear, Chris is an all round great asset to any shoot.

– Kristin Bonner

 

 

I have had the pleasure to work with Chris on many projects. I always find his professionalism, attention to detail and work ethic are of an extremely high standard. Chris is personable and out going, and always willing to help in any way to deliver the best product for the client. – Chelsea Brown – chelseabrownhairandmakeup.com.au

 

Chris is always a pleasure to have on the team. Super professional and a great guy with positive attitude and easy going nature. Chris’ role meant he was working closely with high profile musicians and performers in a high octane environment, yet he gets along with everyone and gets the job done without any fuss. I look forward to working with Chris again on the next gig – Natalie Lewis–Zander

 

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We’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris across both Splendour in the Grass and The Falls Music & Arts Festival over the past two years. In addition to his incredible work ethic, Chris is a kind and genuine guy to have around and is without a doubt respected by everyone in our team who’s had the pleasure of working with him. Would highly recommend Chris to anyone – relaxed, funny, professional! What a legend! – Lucy Morris – secretsoundsconnect.com.au

 

I worked closely with Chris across a couple of projects over the past few months. His attention to detail and dedication to the work was second to none, and he brought experience and a high quality of workmanship to the team. I was very impressed by the output of his work, thanks to his strong technical skill and ear for great sound quality. I would most definitely work with and recommend Chris moving forward.  – Monique Grisanti – southerncrossaustereo.com.au

 

We absolutely love having Chris as a part of any production. In addition to being a fantastic soundo, he is easy going, with a great energy and ‘can do’ attitude. We have even grown to like his dad jokes. Chris is an asset to any production, large or small, and always a pleasure to work with. – Tanya Babic

 

Chris is one of the true gentlemen of our industry and as a sound colleague one that is constantly recognised at the top of the game. He is the consummate professional both by nature and ability and would personally be hard pressed to recommend anyone better as a sound recordist than Chris. – Marty Fay

 

Chris is an absolute asset to any production and I would not hesitate to recommend him for any type of project. His abilities, professionalism, knowledge and equipment are exceptional. These qualities, combined with also being the perfect gentleman definitely enhance any production and results in a smoother and more enjoyable environment to work in.

– Dan Schist – danschist.com

 

 

Chris has always been one of my favourite people to work with. Knowing that I have him on a job gives me so much confidence in the quality of our output, and he’s simply a pleasure to be around. Through the several years that we’ve worked together, I always look forward to collaborating with him and look forward to enjoying more shoots with him. – Ben Hasic – nopoolproductions.com