Cinematic Audio Production

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Some examples of questions I ask clients include: 1. Which element should be the focal point of the track? 2. What kind of effects do you like, and should they be subtle or prominent? 3. Do you want particular elements to stand out more than others?

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When working with clients, the first thing I do is establish trust and rapport through clear, concise communication. I undertake a methodical process to determine the client's needs. This begins with listening to a demo sample, communicating about things like focus elements in the track, and providing regular updates on the progress of my work. This allows the client to be fully transparent with me so I can implement any changes they would like. I am also an open book and willing to suggest things that might further enhance their content.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I believe using both is the best of both worlds. I believe one is not inherently better than the other, but if they are used in tandem, they can lead to some impressive sounding results.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I enjoy the fact there is the potential to be exposed to a wide variety of different music with audio engineering. The notion I can contribute towards someone's success through my audio engineering skills is something that drives me towards continuous improvement.

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I am particularly proud of "Ascension Protocol X". I was able to achieve a new standard of sound production with this track, and it introduced me to using a voiceover creatively to establish the theme of exotic life and exploration. This track was also the very first composition I wrote, having been written in 2012.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently producing one of my solo works, "Promethean Suite". This is my third track from my portfolio I have written and produced to date.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise to be friendly, courteous and professional in my interactions with clients. Should there be any issues or concerns, I strive to resolve them in the best way possible.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: I would recommend finding a provider who is willing to listen, collaborate and most importantly, adapt to your needs and be willing to implement feedback. Above all, the provider should be friendly, engaging and be an excellent listener. They should be able to help you achieve your artistic vision for your content with a neutral perspective.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: My career path began as a solo musician. Now, I'm focused on content creation for sync license opportunities and providing audio engineering services for clients. For the past 18 months, I have been refining my engineering skills and learning a lot along the way. I've created a professional website, designed visual media for my solo work and assisted the community in music production forums.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my style to be cinematic and atmospheric. In my solo material, I have enjoyed composing with renowned emulations of vintage gear including the KORG Wavestation, which has been a source of inspiration for me with its impressive preset sounds.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I am open to working with all musical genres. To date, I have worked with cinematic material with orchestral, electronic and world elements.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I can bring a particular polish and clarity to a song that highlights the key component in the track, whether it be a lead vocal, instrument or arrangement. I can emphasise the groove or beat of the track in a way that sounds dynamic and lively.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is my critical listening ability. I have a keen ear to identify problem areas in a track and understand the techniques required to control and shape the sound to best suit the context and intended genre of the track.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: My solo work is heavily inspired by popular cinematic and video game composers including Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Martin O'Donnell and many others. In terms of music production professionals, my inspiration stems from engineers including Bobby Owsinski, Rob Dougan and Brian Eno.