Jason Spears
Qualified young sound designer / editor from the United States in New Zealand to expand my horizons. I have provided full post production for 4 short films and assisted on countless more. I am eager to begin working with local tallent so that I may establish myself here.
Proficient in Dialog Editing and Mixing
Lots of experience Editing / Mixing effects and music
Experienced with sound FX acquisition, and processing for use in libraries or Projects.
Experienced in Sound Design for Film, and able to add emotional weight via the soundtrack.
Proficient with large format and complicated mix sessions
Familiar with large format mix boards for live and studio applications
Familiar with use and care of both studio and field mics, as well as outboard gear
Firm understanding of signal flow / routing and comfortable with patch
bays and modular systems (such as Doepfer and Moog synths)
Quick to learn and adapt to new methods and processes
Extremely technically proficient with outstanding troubleshooting skills (mostly for hardware, but also software)
Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, USA
Production Experience:
Location Sound Supervisor - Headcheese (Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009)
Location Sound Supervisor - High Stakes
Location Sound Supervisor - Living Peterson
Location Sound Supervisor - Astray
Location Sound (Boom Op) - And Then She Was Gone
Remote Recording Engineer - Hilton Head Chamber Music Series
Remote Recording Engineer - Hilton Head Barbershop Symposium (2007, 2008)
Post Production Experience:
Lead Dialog Editor - Target Audience
Lead Dialog Editor - Headcheese (Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009)
Lead Dialog Editor - Le Paradis de l'imbécile (A Fool's Paradise)
Recording Engineer (Original Score) - Anthem
Post Production Sound Supervisor - High Stakes
Post Production Sound Supervisor - Anthem
Sound Designer - Headcheese
Sound Designer - Le Paradis de l'imbécile (A Fool's Paradise)
Re-recording Mix Engineer - Golden Goodbye
Re-recording Mix Engineer - Anthem
Re-recording Mix Engineer - High Stakes
Re-recording Mix Engineer - Le Paradis de l'imbécile (A Fool's Paradise)
Composer - Fisherman's Moon (Animation)
Post production, Live sound - The Self Conspiracy
One of my films was entered into the Erie Horror Fest 2008 (http://eeriehorror.bside.com/2008/films/headcheese_eeriehorror2008)
Email: Jspears@sr-studio.com
Cell: 021 649 332
Member Profile
Jason SpearsI'm a qualified sound editor from the United States, here in NZ for a change of pace. Eager to get started on any projects, with an obvious preference towards paid gigs (I have to eat!).
