Chris is an all round good guy, nothing is a problem. He has always supplied great audio in every situation I have worked with him.
– Chris Forsyth – mediaforce.com.au
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris over many, many years, in fact it’s safe to say over 20 years. Chris first worked with me as a sound engineer, recording voice overs, track-laying sfx, sound design and crafting the full sound production. Since that time I’ve worked with Chris as a freelance sound recordist, because of his previous technical experience, Chris has a first class understanding of what is required when it comes to recording sound, after all he has worked on both sides of the fence so he knows what his client needs when it comes to the final mix. Beyond his years of experience, he is also just a good bloke, great sense of humour and fits into any environment or team. – Kaija Wall
Chris is smart, quick and a constant professional. I’ve worked with him numerous times on docs for Discovery Channel Canada. He’s the kind of audio tech that is assertive and assesses a situation quickly. He is an asset to have on the crew and having him on my team is one less thing to worry about .– Christine Mayall
I have known and worked with Chris for well over a decade. A total professional and all round top bloke! Voice over producer, post production pro and location sound legend. Chris gets on famously with everyone and no request is ever a problem. He is a great member of any team. – Matt Cable NSW production manager – WIN television Network
Being one of the many and ‘remaining few’; I have had the pleasure of working with Chris as an engineer and a sound recordist
He knows whats required in audio post and does so with ease on location. He makes all he capture’s, ‘sound suite!’
You’re in best hands hiring Chris for any of your location sound needs. – Sam Yeomans
Chris recently worked with Come Alive productions on our China / Australia co-pro on both Chinese and Australian legs. To say the job was challenging with communication and cultural differences is an understatement, yet Chris managed to keep cool and professional while delivering the highest standards at all times. Long hours, difficult locations, language barriers and yet Chris always with a smile! His gear and workmanship is of top quality. I’ll use him again any day. – Karlene Meenahan – (EP) comealive.com.au
I worked with Chris on a children’s television series which saw us filming in many different locations and evironments all around Australia. Chris is easily one of the most exceptional sound recordists I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He is incredibly organised, professional and proactive, and makes everyone on the shoot feel at ease – both crew and talent alike – thanks to his genuinely friendly and positive manner. If I could choose a dream crew for every shoot I worked on, he would definitely be part of it!
– Amanda Isdale
I worked with Chris for many years and he has continued to be one of my favourite sound mixers. He has inordinate attention to detail, he is punctual, dedicated and forward thinking. I think Chris becomes an integral part of any team he is working with, and as such he is committed to making sure that every aspect of what he produces for on-air is of a consistent high quality. From liaising with the producers to going above and beyond to make sure what we produce is outstanding on-air product. Chris displays a mature attitude to every aspect of the sound design he provides. Nothing is too much trouble or too miniscule to escape his attention. I always feel “safe” when Chris is mixing for me! If necessary, Chris also directs talent well, whilst showing deference to his clients and still insisting that we adhere to the high standards he displays. He is personable, affable, fun to be around and passionate about sound. I would work with again in a heartbeat. – Jeanette Johnson Writer/Producer
Great guy, super efficient, got all the gear, easy to get along with and the clients love him. Never had a hiccup or problem with Chris’s work I’ve worked him in the jungles of a Reality Show to ACA to commercials. Always happy to work with him. – Andrew Bergh
We have worked with Chris on a number of jobs, ranging from television to corporate. Chris has a great collection of kit, and always has something on hand to get us out of a bind. He’s great to work with, has an excellent work ethic, and his sense of humour makes him not too annoying to have around. The only problem we have had with Chris is trying to get him to keep his clothes on during the shoot. Once that little, and we mean little, problem is overcome, we’d recommend him unreservedly. And besides, he offered us a 15% discount off our next booking if we said something nice about him. Job done. – Ben Alcott – damngoodproductions.com.au
Chris is a model of professionalism, and a long-time respecter of we voice artists. I’ve known him since 1984 in his callow radio days, then as a long-time studio engineer before his freelance status. Always a pleasure to work with, especially with his great sense of humour, his work is top notch (and as a sideline he helps grumpy old non-techs like me with websites and tech support). Vale, whoops I mean hail, Chris McCallum! – Keith Scott
Chris and I have a long working relationship. He has always been one of my favourite audio technicians, making me feel confident and secure and relaxed at work; his high level of experience and competence is reassuring and of course, he has the added bonus of being delightful company! – Anna Hruby