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Cait MacIntosh

Toronto,ON

Summary

Skilled Sound Editor with broad experience in audio post-production for film, television, and interactive media. Strengths include sound design, dialogue editing, foley and voice recording. Successfully enhances storytelling through creative use of sound effects in past work. Demonstrated ability to work independently on team projects and collaborate with other departments for cohesive results. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and known for work quality and speed.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sound Editor

Freelance
Toronto, ON
2019 - Current
  • Coordinates with other departments during production stages in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
  • Edits library and location audio to create realistic backgrounds.
  • Provides sound design solutions for complicated scenes.
  • Repairs damaged sections of an existing track using Izotope RX and other tools.
  • Works with directors to ensure that their vision is accurately represented in the final product.
  • Reformats audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
  • Edits raw dialogue, added sound effects, and mixed to format.
  • Ensures compliance with broadcast standards when mastering audio tracks.
  • Screens with clients for final approval.

Mix Assistant (Contract)

Formosa Group
Toronto, ON
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked effectively in complex team environment to make the workplace more productive.
  • Collaborated with IT staff members to troubleshoot issues with equipment & software in mix suites.
  • Prepared mix suites for daily use, including setting up mix sessions, checking speaker levels, transfer and organization of files from editorial to mix.
  • Ensured timely delivery of completed mix assets.
  • Set up studios and supported Sound Edit teams during spotting sessions.

Sound Editor

Vice Studio Canada
Toronto, ON
09.2016 - 02.2019
  • Provided creative sound design solutions for complex productions.
  • Edited dialogue ensuring clarity and conformity to industry standards.
  • Managed asset transfer to sound editorial department, requested additional location audio as required. Flagged missing or damaged audio for replacement.
  • Used Conformalizer software to conform to picture changes during editing process and after final delivery.
  • Performed versioning series and films prior to delivery, ensuring conformity to broadcast standards.
  • Reformatted audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
  • Troubleshot issues with sound equipment and performed minor maintenance.

Sound Editor, Assistant

The Dark Studio Sound Company
Toronto, ON
2014 - 2015
  • Prepared sessions for mixers: organized assets into show-specific templates, edited backgrounds and sound effects.
  • Scripted, recorded and edited descriptive video.
  • Provided client services with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Facilitated asset transfer pre and post- mix to multiple postproduction facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Creative Writing

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
01-2010

Skills

  • Sound design
  • Dialogue Editing
  • Noise Reduction
  • Music editing
  • Audio mixing
  • Avid Pro Tools, Reaper, Adobe Audition
  • Signal Flow Understanding

Affiliations

  • Classically trained cellist, interested in electronic music, currently learning to play the theremin.
  • Extensive arts background including arts administration and fine arts practice.
  • Passionate about live music, theatre and film.

Timeline

Mix Assistant (Contract)

Formosa Group
03.2024 - 06.2024

Sound Editor

Vice Studio Canada
09.2016 - 02.2019

Sound Editor

Freelance
2019 - Current

Sound Editor, Assistant

The Dark Studio Sound Company
2014 - 2015

Bachelor of Arts - Art History, Creative Writing

Concordia University

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