Profile
Oliver Barnicoat is a freelance media server operator, live-event video specialist and large-screen content creator with over 40 years of experience across all aspects of event technology. A multidiscipline Electrical & Electronics Engineering freelancer, he specialises in Watchout, Disguise (d3), Pixera, QLab, networked video display and complex video systems for corporate conferences, product launches, AGMs and awards ceremonies.
His work spans media server programming and operation, ultra-wide LED and projection canvases, content preparation, motion graphics and show-site delivery. A wider background in electrical and electronic engineering, production management, networking and event power supports work on complex technical productions and integration with established production teams.
Equally comfortable owning a production end-to-end or supporting as crew. Holds BS7909 sign-off authority. Fully insured — PLI certificate available on request.
Skills
Production Management
End-to-end event & client management. Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Hiretrack, Joi.
Media Servers & Video
Watchout, Vmix, Pixera, Milumin, D3, Aquillon, Resolume, Qlab. Keynote & PowerPoint.
Switching & Signal
Encore E2, Screen Pro II, Barco S3, PDS-900, Analogue Way, Pixelhue, Ascender, ATEMs.
Projection & LED
Barco, Panasonic, Christie. Edge blending, warping, stacking. Novastar & Brompton.
Power & Electrical
BS7909 sign-off. BS7671 design & certification. Generator operation. 18th Edition.
Lighting
Design, install, operate. Avolites. Pharos install programming.
Network & IP
Video over IP, NDI, BrightSign, content coordination. IP networking, IPTV/IGMP.
Audio
Corporate conference stage management. Competent A2. Not FOH for music.
Content & Motion Graphics
Large-format and ultra-wide screen content for live events, including animated backgrounds, holding loops, speaker walk-ons, stings, transitions, awards sequences and branded event graphics.
Content is created and prepared specifically for live playback workflows, with practical understanding of unusual raster sizes, LED canvases, projection mapping, codecs, frame rates, alpha channels and media-server performance in Watchout, Disguise and Pixera environments.
Equipment Available
- 4× 4K video servers — Watchout, Vmix, Pixera
- Graphics station — 4 computers, 4K
- HD switch with PIP
- SDI HD vision mixer & PDS-902
- 2× MacBook Pro
- NDI encoders & players
- Licences: Watchout, Milumin, Qlab, PPT, Avo
Day Rates
| Production management & switching | £450 / day |
| General AV technician | £350 / day |
| BS7909 event power sign-off | POA |
Longer engagements negotiable. Bookings confirmed with PO — no pencil dates.
Qualifications
- C&G 2382 — 18th Edition Electrical Installations (current)
- C&G 7671:2018 — Electrical Installations (603/3319/4)
- C&G — Initial & Periodic Inspection (603/1275/0)
- C&G 236 — Electrical Installations 16th Edition
- Western Power Distribution — HV Switching
- BS7909 — Lecturer / Examiner
- Watchout — Teaching & Training certified
- Barco / D3 / Avolites — manufacturer training
- Southampton Solent — HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Contact
- Name
- Oliver Barnicoat
- Company
- Prism AV Ltd
- oliver@avdesk.uk
- Phone
- +44 7836 259510
PLI certificate available on request.