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LOUIE RECINOS

North Hollywood,CA

Summary

Emmy-winning sound designer and re-recording mixer, passionate about crafting immersive sonic experiences. With a strong background in audio post-production, I’ve developed a keen ear for detail, bringing stories to life through sound. Expert in Pro Tools and adept at collaboration, I consistently deliver high-quality audio that enhances storytelling, meets tight deadlines, and aligns with creative visions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sound Designer / Sound Effects Editor

Levels Audio Inc.
Hollywood, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated closely with Post Production team members and clients to create custom sound pallettes that served to enhance the emotional impact of a show or documentary
  • Managed all aspects of sound design and editing, including recording and implementing original audio, selecting sound libraries that can help achieve a better vision, and balancing levels to ensure clarity across all channels
  • Conducted extensive experimentation using plug ins and recording techniques, to develop innovative new sound design textures that pop out in the mix
  • Worked closely alongside other members of any given project to ensure the sound design was closely aligned with other aspects of the project, including dialogue, and music
  • Conducted quality control checks on all sound design work, ensuring that final mixes were free of errors and met all team member requirements and industry standards

Audio Editor / Video Editor

Santa Monica Video
Burbank, CA
11.2014 - 03.2018
  • Extract audio from Feature and Television files to correct the LUFS and True Peak measurements and allow the content to meet broadcast standards
  • Work closely with clients to add in sound effects and finish the rerecord mixes for Music and Effects stems that are part of feature and television programming delivered to clients
  • Edit video in Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere, that will ultimately be output at different video frame rate and formats for delivery to international distribution companies
  • Use Pro Tools to sync different language audio assets to master primary video and deliver the secondary audio to Netflix for their international regions
  • Re-record mixer for several online programs, including 'H8ters,' and 'On the run Eating with NORE.' Worked with the director and producer to ensure their vision is carried across to the screen

Project Manager / Audio Editor

Cloud 19 Media Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
07.2012 - 10.2014
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Oversaw daily operations and global distribution for Magnolia Pictures feature library division, as well as video on demand media streaming services for international distributors
  • Assistant Engineer on audio commentary sessions
  • Prepping the vocal booth by setting up the cabling, microphones, headphones and getting correct levels
  • Post Commentary recording, clean up dialogue and prepare the audio for Feature mixdown
  • Confirmed foreign language feature audio to video by syncing the music and effects stems to create an international version
  • Worked closely with Editors to create DVD and Blu-ray Featurettes for titles on Magnolia Pictures such as Last Days On Mars, Here Comes The Devil, and Jiro Dreams of Sushi
  • Worked with music vendors to obtain license usage rights for features, trailers and spots used for global distribution and marketing campaigns

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Advanced in Pro Tools
  • Bilingual
  • Dynamic soundscape design
  • Foley
  • Field recording
  • Dialogue recording
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Sound techniques
  • Storytelling
  • Evoking emotion

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 2024 Daytime Emmy Award Winner – Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design and Editing for the Netflix documentary series Live to 100: Blue Zones.
  • Sound Supervisor for Skywalkers, a Netflix film that premiered at the Chinese Theater.

Timeline

Sound Designer / Sound Effects Editor

Levels Audio Inc.
03.2018 - Current

Audio Editor / Video Editor

Santa Monica Video
11.2014 - 03.2018

Project Manager / Audio Editor

Cloud 19 Media Inc.
07.2012 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering

California State University, Dominguez Hills
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