Freelance technical specialist for live events, broadcast, and experiential production. More than 15 years of hands-on engineering and system design across large-scale touring, corporate, and broadcast environments.
Available for project-based and contract engagements where technical depth, clear ownership, and reliable execution matter. I am strongest where specialist depth, system thinking, and reliable execution matter more than buzzwords.
I take full responsibility for assigned technical domains and deliver complete, tested, documented systems — without requiring hand-holding or repeated follow-up.
I adapt to the client's or production company's documentation standards, templates, naming conventions, and workflow — not the other way around.
I provide clear, proactive updates on scope, risks, and progress without requiring unnecessary oversight. I flag risk early, before it becomes a problem on show day.
I use proven, reliable solutions when they achieve the goal. Complexity is reserved for situations that genuinely require it.
I hand off cleanly, with documentation that others can actually operate from — not just reference.
Support is a critical part of delivery integrated from the beginning never an afterthought.
Expert-level programming and system architecture for demanding live productions, with deep experience across multi-machine deployments and real-time content workflows.
Expert-level show control, timeline management, multi-machine configuration, and Notch integration.
Generative and AI-assisted content pipelines for real-time asset creation. Content ingest, format conversion, layering, and real-time compositing.
Multi-server deployment architectures for large-scale events, engineered for reliability and scalability.
Technical previz workflows for client approval and planning, enabling confident decision-making before production begins.
Full-stack visual system engineering from LED wall design through projection mapping, IMAG, and virtual production integration.
End-to-end system design from concept through commissioning, with complete documentation deliverables and scalable architectures for any production environment.
Signal flow design, equipment specification, and infrastructure planning for live events within assigned project scope.
Adaptable system designs for touring, festival, corporate, and broadcast environments, with integration of video, audio, lighting, and control systems.
Integration strategy and assessment for emerging tools and workflows, keeping productions current without unnecessary risk.
Complete system diagrams, signal flows, rack elevations, and cable schedules — built to standards that the whole production team can use.
Available for engagements where specialist depth and reliable execution are the priority:
Multi-server architectures, content management, and real-time playback systems for demanding live productions.
System design, signal flow, and on-site technical execution for large-format visual environments.
Infrastructure design and deployment for productions that span physical and networked environments.
Pre-sale technical consultation that helps AEs and clients build confidence and close with clarity.
Todd Scrutchfield
Imagine Interactive Group
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