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Ethan Leak

Woodstock,GA

Summary

Versatile audio engineer, music composer, and lifelong learner. Bringing functionality, excellence, and creativity to all areas of audio production.


College level training in:


- Digital audio workstations: (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Reaper, Wwise, Logic, and Cubase).

- Sound design, editing, and mixing for video.

- Object based mixing in Dolby Atmos, along with binaural mixes.

- Music theory, along with functional ear training. (Both related to music and science based critical listening skills)

- Writing musical scores, both with virtual instrument plugins and with studio recording techniques.

- Engineering studio recording sessions with live bands. (Setup, tear down, mic placements, use of SSL console during tracking).

- Automated dialogue replacement and overdub recording.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sound Designer, Audio Mixer

MANIAC AGENCY
03.2020 - 11.2023

- Provided balanced mixes for videos featured on various company websites. (i.e. Columbia Ventures, Maniac Agency)

- Edited, mixed, and provided sound design on a series of tourism videos and brand films related to the city of Woodstock, GA.

- Created a consistent, high quality result across every project.

- https://visitwoodstockga.com/

Music Composer

"Across" Documentary Series
05.2022 - 01.2023

- Worked with Maybe God Podcast and The Story Church

- Composed original music while collaborating with directors for desired emotional impact.

- Worked alongside film composer Curtis Green to arrange and produce high-quality recordings of compositions for various music cues.

- Provided musical sound design, enhancing the listening experience through tailored audio elements.

- https://www.acrossdocumentary.com/home#trailer

Sound Designer, Music Composer

Story Keepers Podcast
11.2023 - Current

- "Story Keepers" is a Dungeons and Dragons podcast that is currently in it's production phase. It will feature live players with original music and immersive ambience.

- Designing ambient environments to give the players a sense of immersion.

- Writing original orchestrated music tracks that are able to be looped and sit under dialogue.

Music Composer

"Restock Day" Animated Short
05.2022 - 01.2023

- Enhanced the short film by orchestrating emotive music that compliments the animation's action and drama.

- "Restock Day" was featured in the Peaberry Film Festival.

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us2_FtOzwDQ

Music Composer

"Treasure Treachery" Animated Short
01.2022 - 05.2022

- Composed a score that communicates imagination, Halloween, jungle exploration, and adventure.

- Collaborated with the sound design department to provide constructive input.

Director of Music and Worship

Crossroads Church
10.2017 - 05.2019

- Enhanced congregational worship experience by skillfully directing and arranging music for weekend services.

- Implemented a comprehensive music education program, resulting in increased participation and spiritual growth among members.

- Aided in engineering streamlined audio playback rigs at three separate campuses.

- Faithfully led worship for middle school, high school, and young adult weekday services.

- https://www.crossroadsonline.org/

Education

Bachelor of Science - Audio Production

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2022

Skills

    - Collaboration

    - Adaptability

    - Communication

    - Quality Assurance

Timeline

Sound Designer, Music Composer

Story Keepers Podcast
11.2023 - Current

Music Composer

"Across" Documentary Series
05.2022 - 01.2023

Music Composer

"Restock Day" Animated Short
05.2022 - 01.2023

Music Composer

"Treasure Treachery" Animated Short
01.2022 - 05.2022

Sound Designer, Audio Mixer

MANIAC AGENCY
03.2020 - 11.2023

Director of Music and Worship

Crossroads Church
10.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Audio Production

Middle Tennessee State University
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