Christopher Labonty

About Christopher Labonty

Experienced and results-driven Senior Manager of Post Production with a proven track record of successfully managing large teams and overseeing multiple concurrent projects. Adept at navigating the intricacies of post-production, from technical complexities to business operations and personnel management. Recognized for rapid career progression, assuming a pivotal role as the driving force and primary point of contact for all post-production functions. Offer advanced expertise in establishing and supervising post-production processes and timelines across diverse areas such as color correction, VFX, editorial, audio mixing, review and QC. Proven ability to oversee post-production workflows for various content types and distribution channels, encompassing linear television, streaming, social media, and integrated production. Excel in strategic thinking, proactively identifying and resolving issues collaboratively, while effectively aligning with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Avid, Final Cut 7 & X, Final Draft, Maxon Cinema4D, Autodesk Maya, for seamless editing and post-production workflows.• Experienced in utilizing Reach Engine Asset Management System to efficiently organize media assets.• Comprehensive expertise in modern audio/video codecs, ensuring optimal quality and compatibility throughout the post-production process.• Skilled in Aspera and FTP Transfer Protocols for high-speed file transfers between collaborators and clients.• Proficient in LTO Tape and AWS Cloud Archival, ensuring scalable storage solutions for long-term asset preservation.• Familiarity with PIX Systems/Frame.io review platforms, facilitating collaboration and review cycles with stakeholders.• Utilize project management tools such as Airtable, Jira, Monday.com and Trello to streamline and organize project pipelines, ensuring efficient workflow management.• Knowledgeable about TPN Standards & Disney Content Security Tiers 1 & 2, adhering to the highest security standards and protocols for protecting sensitive content.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Post Production

   The Walt Disney Company

   Dec 2023 — Present · Burbank, CA, US

Education

• Ohio University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Entertainment
• Audio Post Production
• Television
• Broadcasting
• Final Cut Pro
• Film Production
• Social Media
• Post Production
• Camera
• Documentaries
• Film
• Video Production
• Screenwriting
• Editing
• Video Editing
• Broadcast
• Video
• Photoshop
• Video Post-Production
• Videography