James Flagg
Sartell,MN
Summary
Seasoned Audio Engineer and Phonetic Final Decider with a proven track record at Name Coach and 1 Better On Screen Advertising. Expert in voice editing and critical listening, I excel in transforming complex audio and visual projects into compelling advertising content. Known for meticulous attention to detail and innovative problem-solving, I significantly enhance project quality and efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phonetic Final Decider
Name Coach
03.2022 - Current
- Listen to recordings of people saying their name, seeing how it is spelled, consider other transcribers opinions on correct pronunciation of the name, then make a final decision on how to pronounce their name using a phonetic system.
- Review other Final Decider's flagged names (names or recordings that are difficult to transcribe) and form an opinion on the proper pronunciation of said flagged names)
- Attend a Zoom meeting with other Final Decider to discuss both of our lists of flagged names to reach a final phonetic and complete the list of names.
Video Editor and Videographer Manager
1 Better On Screen Advertising
04.2009 - Current
- Monitor our database for commercials that are in pre-production and need videography.
- Occasionally edit and create storyboards and shot lists for freelance videographers.
- Assign work to freelance videographers and perform follow up with them to make sure things are moving along.
- Receive video clips from videographers, edit/trim the footage so the files are usable and organized for design.
Audio Engineer and Voiceover Talent
1 Better On Screen Advertising
04.2005 - Current
- Record and edit in house voice talents for advertisers to create commercials that play in movie theaters.
- Read scripts for commercials. Following direction on style, intensity, timing and character. Record and edit the voiceover.
- Choose royalty free music to mix under the voiceovers.
- Occasionally create custom music beds for the commercials.
- Add or create sound effects that help the visual side of things.
- Master (level) audio that's sent in to us so it matches the levels of other ads on our package.
Audio Engineer
Unique Screen Ad Productions
07.2000 - 06.2004
- Record and edit in house voice talents.
- Mix royalty free music under the voiceovers.
- Assemble the audio portion of the slideshow packages and test for defects before sending package out with technician to be installed at the theater.
Education
Diploma - Audio Recording
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN05-2000
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Armstrong HS
Plymouth06-1997
Skills
- Critical Listener
- Detail Oriented
- Voice Acting
- Voice Editing
- Music Production
- Pro Tools Certified
- Final Cut Pro X Experience
Certification
I am AVID certified from my time at HTC Eden Prairie. Basically says I know my way around Pro Tools for voice and music recording. I've been working with Pro Tools for almost 20 years now. Have recorded numerous albums, thousands of voiceovers and have also scored roughly a dozen independent films (it's a hobby of mine on the side).
Love to sing and play drums
The reason I got into audio recording in the first place is due to my love of music and being a musician/writer. I've played in bands all my life. Starting on drums when I was 12, adding bass guitar when I was 21 and discovering that I could carry a tune quite well, vocally, once I hit 30.
I play drums for a progressive band called Bubblemath and also a Hip Hop Rock band called Modern Condition. I front two tribute bands (lead vocals) Mad Alice: A Tribute to Alice in Chains and also 10,000 Days: A Tribute to Tool.
Timeline
Phonetic Final Decider
Name Coach
03.2022 - Current
Video Editor and Videographer Manager
1 Better On Screen Advertising
04.2009 - Current
Audio Engineer and Voiceover Talent
1 Better On Screen Advertising
04.2005 - Current
Audio Engineer
Unique Screen Ad Productions
07.2000 - 06.2004
Diploma - Audio Recording
Hennepin Technical College
High School Diploma -
Robbinsdale Armstrong HS