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, ON06.2004
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