JIATONG ZOU
Savannah,GA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialogue Editor
Feature Film- A Mosquitoe in the Ear
Savannah, GA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Arranged sessions, edited dialogue, and optimized voice-overs in film.
- Applied equalization, compression, and noise reduction in post-production processes.
- Collaborated with post crews to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Implemented adjustments during live sessions as per the director's and mixer's feedback.
Sound Effect Designer & Re-recording Mixer
Short Animation- Deadline
Savannah, Georgia (GA)
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Incorporated music and unique sound effects into productions with Pro Tools.
- Mix multichannel 7.1.4 mixing for all post-production sound.
- Collaborated with the directors on the development of sound design concepts.
Post Sound Editor & Mixer
Individual Films- The Heir, Hurricane
Savannah, GA
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized, edited and mixed film dialogue using Pro Tools.
- Collaborated with editors and directors for proper synchronization of all elements during turnovers.
- Developed sound effects and background audio for complex scenes.
- Re-edited music based on emotional trends.
- Completed the mixing of all post-production audio tracks in stereo.
Production Audio
Official Teaser-To Infinity Film Official
Savannah, GA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Captured environmental sounds and dialogues for short film production.
- Addressed unexpected sound issues on set like airplane noise.
- Facilitated teamwork to achieve precise audio capture during shoots.
- Expertly operated Zoom H2N, Zoom F3, and Mixpre 6 II equipment.
Audio Engineer
Emerson College
Boston, MA
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised audio quality and monitoring throughout news broadcasting sessions.
- Set up lapel microphones for performers and hosts.
- Mastered live recording workflows.
- Collaborated with team members to execute a two-hour live broadcast.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Sound Design
Savannah College of Arts and Design
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts Production with concentration on Sound Design
Emerson College
05.2022
Exchange Student - Pro-Arts: Music Apps and Theory
Berklee College of Music
05.2020
Skills
- Audio post-production: sound editing and design
- DAWs use: Pro Tools (certified), Ableton Live, Logic Pro X
- Location sound recording: Zoom and Sound Device recording gear usage, and wireless microphone system operation
- Boom operation
- Studio Recording and microphone placements
- Advanced signal flow
IMDB
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15719103/
Languages
- Mandarin, Native
- English, Fluent
Phone - Number
8573029365
Certification
- Avid Certified - Pro Tools Specialist & Post Professional
- Avid Certified – Pro Tools Dolby Atmos Professional
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Emerson College Dean's Honor List
Affiliations
- Self-study Dante course in progress.
Timeline
Dialogue Editor
Feature Film- A Mosquitoe in the Ear
07.2024 - 08.2024
Sound Effect Designer & Re-recording Mixer
Short Animation- Deadline
09.2023 - 05.2024
Post Sound Editor & Mixer
Individual Films- The Heir, Hurricane
09.2023 - 05.2024
Production Audio
Official Teaser-To Infinity Film Official
07.2023 - 07.2023
Audio Engineer
Emerson College
09.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Fine Arts - Sound Design
Savannah College of Arts and Design
Bachelor of Arts - Media Arts Production with concentration on Sound Design
Emerson College
Exchange Student - Pro-Arts: Music Apps and Theory
Berklee College of Music