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Peter McMahon

Kensington,MD

Summary

Creative Sound Technician with strengths in recording, editing and mixing. Offering diverse background with expertise in Music and Narrative Storytelling . Articulate communicator with strong organization skills.

Work History

Audio-engineer

Non-Profit Nation
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Elevated overall acoustic experience at live events through precise sound system calibration and monitoring techniques.
  • Delivered top-notch audio content by skillfully editing, mixing, and mastering tracks to meet client specifications.

Audio Editor

IMPACTability Podcast
02.2024 - Current
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Enhanced audio quality by skillfully editing and mixing various sound elements for diverse multimedia projects.
  • Implemented noise reduction methods to clean up recordings, improving clarity and intelligibility for listeners.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Delivered polished final products by diligently addressing feedback from clients and team members during the editing process.

Audio Engineer

Trust Your Voice Podcast
02.2024 - Current
  • Elevated overall acoustic experience at live events through precise sound system calibration and monitoring techniques.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
  • Provided coaching on proper microphone usage to talent during recording sessions ensuring optimal capture of desired sounds.
  • Stayed up-to-date with latest audio engineering technologies and techniques through continuous professional development opportunities.

Consulting Audio Engineer

Barlele
02.2024 - Current
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Collaborated closely with producers and directors to ensure alignment of creative vision throughout the production process.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Delivered top-notch audio content by skillfully editing, mixing, and mastering tracks to meet client specifications.

Film Composer

Cade Harrison
01.2024 - Current
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
  • Collaborated with directors to develop memorable themes for characters and storylines.
  • Efficiently managed resources, including session musicians, recording studios, and equipment rentals.
  • Established strong working relationships with filmmakers, leading to repeat collaborations on future projects.
  • Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
  • Elevated storytelling with a strategic use of musical motifs and thematic development.

Video Editor

AnimeScope
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Adapted quickly to changes in project scope or direction by revising edit decisions based on updated creative briefs or client feedback.
  • Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
  • Met with production teams to discuss and evaluate project needs.
  • Ensured seamless integration of audio elements with edited visuals by coordinating closely with sound designers.
  • Worked with graphic templates and seamlessly inserted into videos.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2023

Skills

  • Project Coordination
  • Equipment testing
  • Critical Listening Abilities
  • Audio editing and synthesis
  • Optimizing sound
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Relations
  • Audio recordings
  • Pro Tools
  • Sound Editing
  • Recording Techniques

Software

Protools

Logic Pro X

Descript

Adobe Suite

Timeline

Audio-engineer

Non-Profit Nation
02.2024 - Current

Audio Editor

IMPACTability Podcast
02.2024 - Current

Audio Engineer

Trust Your Voice Podcast
02.2024 - Current

Consulting Audio Engineer

Barlele
02.2024 - Current

Film Composer

Cade Harrison
01.2024 - Current

Video Editor

AnimeScope
10.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media

Loyola University of Chicago
Peter McMahon