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Wes McClintock

Saint John

Summary

Audio Editor/Recordist/Composer with over 17 years of hands-on recording and editing experience on multiple software platforms.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Sound Editor

UCLA
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Participated in weekly team meetings giving feedback and notes to further improve podcast.
  • Set up recording sessions with host and guests ensuring proper recording protocols are in place before every interview.
  • Provided real-time technical support to all parties when help is needed.
  • Edited rough cuts eliminating unneeded points of conversation as well as pauses, stutters and any unwanted sounds.
  • Lined up audio files for seamless conversational flow.
  • Cleaned up audio files using iZotope RX8 software.
  • Created instrumental background music for contextual inserts.
  • Placed appropriate background music to segments.
  • Created immersive sound design using a plethora of effects and seamless editing techniques.
  • Exported audio clips for use in social media posts.
  • Performed voice over acting for Spanish to English translation reenactment episodes.
  • Uploaded translation text into Sonix software for content editing.
  • Mixed and mastered every episode at (-16LUFS) using Audacity and Ozone 9 software.
  • Uploaded both WAV and MP3 files to Google Drive adhering to episode release schedule.
  • Participated in online video discussions promoting podcast on Instagram.

Music Composer

Engineered To Purpose
01.2018 - Current
  • Compose original instrumental music for tower-defense video game.
  • Communicate with creative director using Discord/Slack to adapt created works to current specifications.
  • Create perfectly looping music that suits style and art direction of each level.
  • Use vast array of software synthesizers and drum machines to create memorable music.
  • Mix and master every track using Digital Performer/Ozone 9 software and send tracks to creative director.

Content Creator/Sound Engineering Technician

104.X - The Ads
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Wrote, engineered and produced satirical comedy podcast.
  • Composed/recorded hours worth of background and parody music.
  • Voice acted all characters in ten-episode run.
  • Edited all recorded pieces into seamless show.
  • Mixed and mastered every episode using Digital Performer/Ozone software.
  • Uploaded and scheduled episodes for release using Libsyn Podcast Hosting platform.
  • Promoted podcast through Adbusters Magazine.

Music Composer

Cynically Tested
01.2005 - 03.2011
  • Wrote and recorded original background music for short films, Bite TV original television series and CBC radio pilot.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Synced music to films to match action on-screen.


Education

Associate of Arts - Comedy: Writing And Performance

Humber College
Toronto, ON
06.2004

Skills

  • Sound Engineering
  • Audio Clean-Up
  • Sound Editing
  • Sound Design
  • Music Placement
  • Voice Over
  • In-Studio Recording
  • Remote Recording
  • Composing
  • Arranging
  • Communication
  • Organization

Software Programs

  • Digital Performer 11
  • Ableton Live 12
  • Izotope RX8
  • Izotope Ozone 9
  • Izotope Neutron 3
  • Izotope Nectar 3
  • Audacity


Timeline

Senior Sound Editor

UCLA
07.2020 - 08.2023

Content Creator/Sound Engineering Technician

104.X - The Ads
02.2018 - 06.2020

Music Composer

Engineered To Purpose
01.2018 - Current

Music Composer

Cynically Tested
01.2005 - 03.2011

Associate of Arts - Comedy: Writing And Performance

Humber College

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