Experience

Chaos Visual Productions

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• In House Technician

  • Nov 2004 - Present

  Michael Rinearson is a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry. With over 35 years of experience as a touring musician, his interest in the behind-the-scenes production of the touring business grew. In 2005, Rinearson retired from the life as a touring musician and began his career in the post-production aspect of the entertainment world with Hollywood Select Films. He moved on to Digital Revolution Studios in 2008, where he worked on production shoots. His passion for hands-on work led him to build his skills as a camera operator for the company. In 2011, Rinearson joined Chaos Visual Productions in the hardware and rigging department. He manufacturers special projects and repairs damaged items that come back from concerts tours. Michael is also Chaos's first call Hand Held Camera Operators for in town concerts. Michael is currently endorsed by Pork Pie Drums and Soultone Cymblas while he continues to pursue his interests as a musician with live performances, recordings, as well as teaching. Show less



Self Employed

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Musician/ Drummer

  • Jan 1976 - Present

  Biography Michael Rinearson born a native Southern Californian has been playing drums since the age of nine years old. He has studied with studio icon Joe Porcaro and his greatest technique influence Richard (Dick) Wilson. Michael has played a variety of musical situations and with some of the greatest musicians through out his career. He is versatile in a wide range of musical styles and is known for his solid dynamic approach to music. Michael’s career has taken him around the world several times, performing with a variety of artist and groups, he has been to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Africa and to the Orient. He has had the honor of performing at the Kennedy Center with the Washington D.C. Philharmonic and has had the privilege of touring with jazz legend, Maynard Ferguson. Summary of Qualification • More than thirty years of experience in music. • Uncommon knowledge of music gained since early years. • Ability to be flexible, energetic and enthusiastic. • A deep understanding of all styles of music. • High degrees of self-motivation-practice and strong adherence to time for rehearsals and performances. • Profound ability to listen to suggestions during music productions, as well as an excellent team member when rehearsing and performing. • Excellent ability to respond quickly to verbal directions and aural cues. • Profound ability to communicate musical concepts and instructions clearly. • Proficiency in drum set playing and Latin percussion. (congas, bongos, timbales and all hand percussion) • Excellent ability to read charts and play in all styles of music. • Highly experienced performing with any group configurations. (Show bands, big bands, top forty bands and combos etc...) • Unmatchable talent to express self through music. Show less



Speaker City USA

• Glendale CA

• Speaker Technician

  • Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Diagnosed speakers with frequency caliber. Repair or replace tweeters, subwoofer, midrange speakers and voice coils that are defective. Solder voice coils and internal circuitry. Stay up to date on invoicing and prioritizing all out going repairs. Diagnosed speakers with frequency caliber. Repair or replace tweeters, subwoofer, midrange speakers and voice coils that are defective. Solder voice coils and internal circuitry. Stay up to date on invoicing and prioritizing all out going repairs.



Digital Revolution Studios

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camera Operator / Equipment Technician / Warehouse Supervisor

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  Maintains all equipment, inventoried and organized Prepare and pack all equipment for shoots Ensure all equipment has been tested and working properly. Camera Operator for 3D projects including Bullproof and Jillians Travels (Discovery 3net Channel), including commercials and promotional pieces. Maintains all equipment, inventoried and organized Prepare and pack all equipment for shoots Ensure all equipment has been tested and working properly. Camera Operator for 3D projects including Bullproof and Jillians Travels (Discovery 3net Channel), including commercials and promotional pieces.



Hollywood Select Films

• Operations Supervisor / Editor

  • May 2007 - Jun 2009

  Oversees employees on performing duplication process and quality assurance techniques on all formats. (VPR; DVD and Final Cut Pro) Trains employees to maintenance on all video and audio equipment. Performs authoring using DVD Studio Pro. Restoration and editing on films using Final Cut Pro. Maintains, organizes and delicates movie order details to employees. Provides support by preparing orders for shipping, checking and responding to emails, research and customer service. Oversees employees on performing duplication process and quality assurance techniques on all formats. (VPR; DVD and Final Cut Pro) Trains employees to maintenance on all video and audio equipment. Performs authoring using DVD Studio Pro. Restoration and editing on films using Final Cut Pro. Maintains, organizes and delicates movie order details to employees. Provides support by preparing orders for shipping, checking and responding to emails, research and customer service.