Edward John Primeau
501 Lockmoore Ct
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307
248-853-4091 Desk
248-320-8282 Cell

www.primeauproductions.com
ed@primeauproductions.com
Since 1984, I have concentrated on diverse set of skills acquired within the audio visual field as an audio engineer, video director and producer, and have a strong background in audio video production on various editing formats and systems.
In 1979, I began as an apprentice audio engineer and was trained to record and edit spoken word recordings such as training tapes and audio books. I remained a dialog editor using razor blade editing as the only form of audio editing available back then. I used my audio perception (not visual perception which is how audio editing is executed today) to match voice tone and levels as well as create smooth content and flow for these products.
That apprenticeship led me to becoming a full time audio engineer for nearly 8 years. In 1986 I left Ambience Recordings where I completed my apprenticeship and worked as a full time audio engineer and began to work for my part time business Primeau Productions.
I attended the University of Detroit from 1979 to 1985 with my major in communication studies and a minor in criminal justice. While at the University, I was a volunteer probation officer for the 53rd district court in Troy Michigan under judge Drewery.
Since then, I have completed dozens of audio and video evidence based cases for many courts and attorneys across the United States. I have authored several articles that have been published by LEVA, NSA, TASA, and Midwest Meetings. I authored the book “The Art of Production” as well as the E Book “The Video Revolution”.
I am a member of AES, ACFE, IAI, and NSA.. I earned a merit award in 1993 from the Michigan chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for sound restoration on an NBC show “Peter and the Wolf”.
I help courts and law enforcement agencies understand the science and technology of voice identification. We all have distinctive characteristics to our voice and words as well as how we pronounce those words. Each of us has a unique nasal cavity, larynx, teeth, tongue, and mouth. These distinct characteristics all come together and create a unique sounding voice that can be examined and analyzed using computer software and auditory perception to determine if voices in question are from the same person.
My philosophy is that forensics examination and restoration of audio/video media ideally combines art as well as science. The methods that an expert uses require attention to detail and scientific principles, complemented by an appreciation for clarity and aesthetics. My techniques are derived from both formal education and application of skills gained by working in many forensics situations.
To present a few milestones: I have provided audio restoration of informant wire recordings that served as key evidence in convictions involving two Detroit area judges. In the course of my career, I have completed dozens of forensics-focused assignments for attorneys throughout the United States.
• 1979-1985: University of Detroit (Communications major, Criminal Justice minor)
• 1978-1981: Probation officer, 52nd District Court, Troy, Michigan
• 1980-1988: Ambience Recording Studio, audio engineer/national sales manager
• 1984-present: Primeau Productions, Inc., President; focusing on marketing videos for professional speakers, audio/video editing, convention/conference production
• 1996-present: TASA audio and video identification/restoration/authentication expert
• 2006-Member of International Association for Identification
• 2005 Member Audio Engineering Society
• 2006 Member American College of Forensic Examiners
• 1998-1999: National Speakers Association of Michigan, President
• 2000-present: Member of Law Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA)
• Certified Digital Video Expert at Pelco Global Training Institute
• Member American Society of Information
• ASI (SIG) Visual Image and Sound
• Established expert with acetate and vinyl restoration – Primeau Productions, Inc.
• Hundreds of spoken-word recordings analyzed, clarified and/or restored using computer technology and visual examination of audio and videotape
• Experienced in court testimony and pre-trial preparation of counsel
• Published author, audio and video forensics articles (LEVA, National Speakers Association)
• Author of the book "The Art of Production"
• Resource Audio and Video Forensics for Dateline NBC.
• Appointed to the Office of Drug Control Policy of the State of Michigan under State Drug Czar

248-853-4091 Desk
248-320-8282 Cell