Useful Attributes
b. 1979NZ Citizenship, UK/European citizenship, Tuhono (Ngati Porou)
Work History
I have worked extensively in New Zealand since 2000, on projects ranging from small home-funded short films to medium-scale television shows to the largest film productions. I am just as happy being part of a big team as I am solely representing the entire sound department on a tiny production. I have worked on local and international projects, and worked consulting and supervising in the Hong Kong film industry. I have a knowledge and love for different cultures and enjoy adapting to various styles of working.
Skills
Sound
effects
editing,
sound
design,
field
recording
(fx
and
ambiences),
foley
recording,
operation
of
live
soundtracks
for
theatre.
Some experience in dialogue/ADR editing, foley performing, music editing, soundtrack supervision.
Limited experience in mixing, score composition, appraisal, advice.
Qualifications (Victoria University of Wellington)
Honours courses in Electroacoustic Composition (2001)BMus in Music Composition (grad. 2000)
Courses in Music Composition, History, Orchestration (1998-2000)
Courses in English Literature, Old English (1998-2000)
Other Credentials
Tutor at Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School - Sound Design block (2009)roles: teach structured course on Sound Design for Theatre and Film - introduction to elements of a soundtrack (dialogue, foley, fx, sound design, ambiences, music), demonstration of recording techniques and speaker placement, introduction to film industry workings, analysis of soundtrack advances throughout history; introduction to, music/fx/dialogue editing and supervision of basic mix and master of a soundtrack.
Technical consultant at Victoria University of Wellington (2004-5)
roles: maintain electroacoustic music studios, solve technical problems, recommend and advise on new software and technology, mix and master compositions, record live music and assist Music Dept. technician.
Lecturer/Tutor at Victoria University of Wellington (2004)
roles: holding lectures and tutorials in Electroacoustic Music in New Zealand, demonstration if old and new technology, critical analysis of compositions and advising on and marking student compositions.
Announcer/Host at Radio Active (1999-present)
Presented daytime and night-time shows on local radio, held and produced interviews, structured playlisting for specialist shows, produced advertisements.
