Experience

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  Monkeyland Audio, Inc.

  • Glendale, California, United States

  • Sound designer/sound effects editor

    • Feb 2020 - Present
    • Glendale, California, United States

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  Bloodaxe Audio / Freelance

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Sound Editor/Sound Designer

    • Mar 2006 - Present
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Sound Design, Sound FX and backgrounds editing, Foley Editing, Conforming to picture edits.Post Sound supervision and consultationProvide stage editorial support during the mix process.Dolby Atmos conform/Re-Render of localized mixes using Dolby Atmos Production Suite Software Foreign Language conformsAudio RestorationBroadcast Loudness Spec conforms (EBU R128, CALM, 1770-4, Dialogue Normalization, Netflex and Streaming Spec). Audio QC

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  Motion Picture Sound Editors

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • MPSE Golden Reel Awards Show Production Assistant

    • 2006 - Present
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Assist in the daily tasks at the MPSE office.Assist in the set-up, running, and strike (tear down) of the MPSE Golden Reel awards ceremony.

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  Warner Bros. Entertainment

  • Burbank, California, United States

  • Sound Editor

    • Feb 2022 - Nov 2022
    • Burbank, California, United States

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  VUBIQUITY

  • Burbank, California, United States

  • Audio Editor

    • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
    • Burbank, California, United States

    Foreign Language audio conform editorial to Eng picture and guide / Remote, temp (via Solomon Page)

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  Benchmark Post

  • Burbank

  • Sound Editor

    • May 2019 - Jan 2020
    • Burbank

    -OMF session prep for sound editors-FX / Backgrounds / Foley FX editorial -Picture version change conforms-Stem and splits overcut to current picture version from previous versions -Mix stage session prep-Mix stage support-Deliverables creation and posting

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  Deluxe Entertainment Services Group

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Sound Editor

    • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Foreign language conform (editing) to English picture and guideRestoration editing of old foreign language tracks to English Picture, including EQ, Compression, and iZotope RXFull audio QC of foreign language surround mixes and DX stems for clients like Netflix and Amazon.Creation of deliverables/stems.

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  Fotokem

  • Burbank, CA

  • Machine Room/Conversions and Encoding Operator

    • Oct 2017 - May 2018
    • Burbank, CA

    Encoding, transcoding, video editing, conversions, tape editing, standards conversions, partial video/audio QC, complex patching/routing, deliverables, server maintenance, etc. Software/hardware: Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro 7, Nugen Audio Analyzer/Limiter, HDCAMSR, HDCAM, XDCAM, DigiBeta, Digital and Analogue routing and patching, various scopes and QC tools.

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  NBCUniversal, Inc.

  • United States

  • Encoding Operator

    • Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
    • United States

    -High Volume encoding/transcoding of deliverable content via Rhozet and Vantage-Multi-language audio/subtitle laybacks for Archival Masters via Clipster and Final Cut Pro-Expedient transcoding and delivery of high priority pilot workflow, HD/SD Tape ingest via Final Cut Pro-Closed Caption sync via Mac Captions, File and tape based standards conversions-Dual language Mezz file creation/syncing as well as multi-element editing of 'promo reels'.

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  RJB Enterprises (Bluth Enterprises)

  • Glendale, CA

  • Freelance Editor/Encoding and Transcoding Engineer

    • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Glendale, CA

    -Transcoding Film reels to client specs for use with watermarking and trailer editorial using Compressor-Minor Video editing with watermarks/overlays using FCP.-DVD ISO file creation using DVD Studio Pro and DVD burning-BluRay file creation and burning using Encore/Toast-Layback of audio to tape, Edit to tape of picture/audio to tape using FCP and HDCAM SR.-Audio and video file standards conversion.-High security drive encryption/delivery-Backup support for XSAN systems, cluster management, and backup support.

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  Technicolor

  • Audio Operator

    • Oct 2012 - Nov 2014

    File based conform of foreign audio to English picture, audio lay backs, Dolby E encoding/Decoding, Broadcast/loudness compliance for dialogue normalization/R128 EBU standard, minor audio restoration, tape to file ingest-File to tape (from Pro Tools to HD or SD deck) Supervised Layback with level riding/compression of program material to be kept within EBU broadcast spec of 3-5 PPM average, 6 PPM Peak. -File based (Pro Res/WAV) Foreign language reversioning conforms of various European languages to English titles. (requiring various types of pull-ups from Film to PAL, PAL to Film, etc.) -Audio Restoration/Fixes to existing titles of minor to failable faults such as audio ticks/crackles, dropouts, etc. using Pro Tools Pencil Tool and Sonic Solutions Plug ins. -Tape to tape laybacks/laydowns using HD/SD decks and Adams Smith SuperController.-DA-88 cloning-Dialouge normalization and EBU/R128 spec compliance for surround/stereo files using Dolby Media Meter and Gain/Limiting.-Dolby E encoding using Dolby 571 and decoding using Dolby 572 units set to specific client loudness specs.

  • Digital Media Operator

    • Oct 2011 - Nov 2014

    Digital media file encoding/transcoding, quality control, media and metadata packaging, client spec compliance for final delivery of file formats. -Ingest/encode from HD/SD tape formats (HDCAM SR, HDCAM, DBC, D2, BSP, D5) using Digital Rapids, Amberfin (ICR), Final Cut Pro, Optibase. -Encode/transcode tape and file based formats to other file based formats such as MXF, XDCAM, MPEG2, MPEG4, Pro Res, Low Res QT, Low Res Flash Proxy, H264, etc. using Rhozet, Digital Rapids, Manzanita MPEG2 Muxer, Amberfin (ICR), Final Cut Pro. -Packaging files together with metadata using proprietary metadata packaging tools and XML and Excel files. -Managing multiple workflows at once while keeping organized and prioritizing work.

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  Ascent Media

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Machine Room/Tape Operator

    • Oct 2006 - Aug 2010
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Tape to tape duplication and editing/audio duplication and minor editing. HD and SD formats, DVD creation and authoring,...Software used: Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Pro Tools 7.3, Photoshop, Aspera, Digi Delivery, Panic Transmit, Digital Rapids, Blackmagic Design hub. Tape machines: Digibeta, BSP, 3/4", 1", DAT, CD, D2, D1, D5, HDCAM, HDCAM SR.

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  Studio 8 Sound

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Sound Editor

    • Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Sound FX, Foley, Atmos (Backgrounds) Editorial, Conform

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  Dog House Post

  • Burbank, CA

  • Sound Editor/Sound Designer

    • Sep 2004 - May 2007
    • Burbank, CA

    Sound Editorial and Sound Design on independent features. (FX, Foley, Backgrounds, Sound Design)

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  Modern Videofilm

  • Burbank, CA

  • Stock Vault Supervisor

    • Jun 2005 - Oct 2006
    • Burbank, CA

    -Managed new stock to be used for recording/duplication-Put in stock replenishing orders based on inventories taken once a week.-Regular inventory of client provided stock, submitted with monthly stock vault inventory report.-interacted with all client service reps with regards to present and future stock needs.

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  Point 360 Woodholly

  • Shipping Clerk

    • Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

    -Shipping/receiving of packages and dubs made at the facility.-Took client payments for jobs finished/to be picked up-Restock tape room and edit bays with new stock, replace master tapes back to vault when finished.-Catalog and enter tape elements into Xytech. -General vault duties such as logging in and out of tapes barcoded into the facility, provide blank stock for machine room, etc.

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  Presentation Services

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Lead AV Technician

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    Live audio/video and lighting setups for meetings, concerts, symposiums, corporate functions, parties, in hotel meetings, etc.

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  Signature Sound

  • Engineer/Assistant Engineer

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

    Recording session setup including patching, outboard gear prep, mic setup, etcAssist in engineering/recording, file management notated and recorded current session specs including outboard gear and mixer, patching, etc.