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Chad Samuels

Chad Samuels

Cape Town,WC

Summary

Driven and open to learning, I take criticism

constructively and always aim to do the best job possible.

What sets me apart is my positive nature, willingness to learn, energy, attention to detail and my enthusiasm for the intersection of music, sound and film. I am passionate about leveraging audio to enhance storytelling and evoke emotions, whether in a feature film, documentary, Radio, Music, Live event, advertisement, or any other form of media.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Radio Post Production Editor

ShopBeat
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Determined artistic vision and instructed actors to achieve desired effect.
  • Created promotional campaigns using jingles and tunes to amplify and enhance marketing strategies.
  • Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful program's.
  • Facilitated collaboration as key point of contact for production teams.
  • Delivered quality production results meeting creative goals and schedule demands.
  • Stayed calm and professional during moments of extreme stress to accomplish production goals.
  • Kept production archives of raw and edited footage, administrative documentation and creative outlines.
  • Researched potential stories and developed ideas to appeal to target audiences.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.

Live Sound Engineer

TRACE STUDIOS
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated setup and breakdown of live events and concerts to manage logistics.
  • Set up for recording sessions by choosing appropriate microphones to capture voice and enhance sound quality.
  • Utilised recording equipment to record music and speech, balancing and adjusting sound resources.
  • Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects and mixed to Desired format, delivering superior characteristics of finished product.
  • Partnered with performers and producers to determine and create desired sounds for productions.
  • Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote productive workflow.
  • Separated instruments and vocals and integrated sounds during mixing or post-production stage to emphasize artistic content and deliver quality music.
  • Troubleshooted and resolved technical to avoid work disruptions and minimize delays, promoting smooth process.
  • Cleaned and maintained audio-visual equipment for long-term functionality and performance.
  • Set up microphones, cameras and output devices to match technical requirements for over 25 live shows.

Education

3 year DIPLOMA - Sound Technology And Production

Cape Audio College
Unit 8B, Waverley Business Park, 48 Dane St, Obs
2024

1 year Higher Certificate - Sound Technology And Production

Cape Audio College
Unit 8B, Waverley Business Park, 48 Dane St, Obs
2021

Bachelor's Pass - Metric

Grooteschuur High School
77 Palmyra Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700
2018

Skills

  • Experienced Sound Designer/ Editor
  • Digital sound editing
  • Pro Tools expertise
  • Control console operation
  • Microphone usage
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Sound design
  • Music Production Knowledge

Certification

  • Avid Protools 101 Level
  • Avid Protools 110 Level
  • Avid Protools 201 Level
  • Dante Level 1 and 2 Operator

References

Adam Goodman 

Cape Audio College Lecterer 

0726586437


Jonathan Pike 

Cape Audio College Head 

0741696449 

Timeline

Radio Post Production Editor

ShopBeat
11.2023 - 12.2023

Live Sound Engineer

TRACE STUDIOS
09.2023 - 11.2023

3 year DIPLOMA - Sound Technology And Production

Cape Audio College

1 year Higher Certificate - Sound Technology And Production

Cape Audio College

Bachelor's Pass - Metric

Grooteschuur High School

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