NEW COURSE:
An Introduction to Field Recroding & Sound Production
BIO
SOUND ARTIST
I am fascinated by the way in which sound can influence how we interact with objects and explore our environment. As co-founder of arts collective Kinokophone, and through my independant work, I explore this through collaborating on interactive installations and hosting sound cinema events.
Kinokophone has hosted sound cinema listening events in the UK, Japan and the USA, welcoming field recordings from across the globe. They have exhibited independent work at John Ryland’s Library and the Whitworth, Manchester and New York Public Libraries, New York. They largely contributed to Rule No.5, a permanent award winning exhibition at the Bobst Library Atrium, New York.
All Other Things Being Equal – Dr Johan Oldekop/Manchester Museum: quad-channel audio composition I composed using field recordings made in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The piece attempted to place the listener on the fragile frontier between the natural and industrial, as experienced personally while exploring locations between rural communities and vast, expanding urban towns in the province of Orellana.
MIXED-MEDIA PRODUCER
I have produced audio and video for a whole variety of projects, creating works that include Greyson Perry, Cornelia Parker, Arts Council England’s Ambition and an array of local and independent cultural organisations and businesses.
As a producer I am experienced in:
- production scheduling
- contracting
- intellectual property and rights clearances
- location, crew and talent management
As production sound recordist, camera operator and video editor I have comprehensive knowledge and experience of production workflows and delivery formats.
The majority of my production work falls within three main roles:
Co-founder of Manchester based Asta Films: producing fictional and factual video independently and for regional and national cultural organisations.
Notable clients: Arts Council England, Manchester City Galleries, Let’s Go Global, Cornerhouse and Liverpool Biennial
Co-founder of Manchester based Red Start Films: producing cultural and corporate video, providing training and consultation.
Notable clients: University of Manchester, CPPE, the Whitworth, Bury College and various SME’s.
Freelance photographer providing event and promotional photography services.
Previous clients include: Indian Association Manchester, Manchester City Council, The Swing Commanders, Jane Hollowood Associates and a whole host of independent theatre companies, actors and SME’s.
AUDIO TECHNICIAN
As a seasoned audio technician I have acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience working in live, studio and educational environments:
Owner of Loaded for Bear Audio:
- bespoke cable and effects pedal assembly
- studio installation and repair services
Senior Music Technician at The Martin Harris for Music and Drama and the University of Manchester:
- designing and specifying facilities for teaching, research and public events
- providing technical support and maintenance for specialised resources including networked IT infrastructures, field and studio recording equipment and multichannel composition studios
- operating and recording live performances and concerts.
Theatre Sound No.3:
- assisting with rigging and patching
- wireless microphone and comms management
- equipment maintenance
CONSULTANT & TUTOR
Through two decades of audio and visual operations, I have a comprehensive knowledge of current technologies and applied workflows in, not limited to, the following areas:
Technical design, specification and installation:
- the specification and integration of SNS Evo and Editshare networked shared storage solutions
- Dante VoIP network design and integration within studio and live venue environments
- NDI PTZ camera systems for streaming and live/scheduled recording
- patchbay design and implementation for studio outboard and live-room tielines
- loudspeaker placement and calibration
- Research and design of interactive and embedded playback solutions
I have taught and trained in both formal educational and informal community settings:
As Sound Engineer & Teaching Support Technician:
- provided training in sound and video production
- camera and microphone techniques
- non-linear editing and audio post-production
As a freelance Tutor at Futureworks covering BSc Audio Engineering modules:
- fundamentals of sound and recording
- studio techniques
- post-production
As Senior Music Technician:
- field and studio recording techniques
- microphone selection and placement
- equipment selection and workflow
Kinokophone: facilitating community workshops with young people and for intergenerational projects
I have provided private one-to-one training in field recording and sound production and post-production.
I have provided consultation services to both public and private sectors for technical system specification and design.