Location Sound and Sound Design, Melbourne Australia.
Welcome!I’m a Freelance Sound Designer and Location Sound Recordist based in Melbourne (Australia). Originally trained in the UK, I am available for work both here in Australia and Worldwide. I have experience working on projects both here in the Asia-Pacific region and also Europe and the Middle East. I’m available for hire for TV/Film and Music projects on a freelance basis for both Production and Post-Production work and willing to travel.
To inquire about booking me for work you can contact me directly via this site or by email at “mark at greensideproductions.com.au” or by phone on +61 408 601 107.
Find out more about my sound services, or just browse some of the technical articles.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Introduction Often in sound post-production or sound design, it is necessary to create the sound of a voice being transmitted over two-way radio. This article will outline a sound design method for creating a “radio sound effect” using convolution filters and “puredata”. There are many methods for creating these types of sounds – this is only [...]
Introduction The following article outlines the use of the Canon EOS C300 with an external sound recording device such as the Sound Devices 552 or 788T. Camera Overview The Canon EOS C300 is a recent entry to the HD video camera market with a pair of standard XLRs connector for external sound input. The camera [...]
Introduction The following article outlines the use of the Sony NEX-FS100 with an external sound recording device such as the Sound Devices 552 or 788T. Camera Overview The NEX-FS100 is a prosumer grade HD camera with a pair of standard XLRs connector for external sound input. The camera supports signal routing, MIC and LINE level inputs and [...]
Introduction The following article outlines the use of the Sony PMW-EX1 with an external sound recording device such as the Sound Devices 552 or 788T. Camera Overview The PMW-EX1 is a widely used HD camera with a pair of standard XLRs connector for external sound input. The camera supports signal routing, MIC and LINE level inputs [...]
The following series of articles is intended to assist sound recordists working with unfamiliar camera equipment. I’ll be posting a series of articles that outline the correct sound and sync settings for commonly used cameras with typical outboard sound gear such as the Sound Devices 788T and 552 ENG Mixer. The aim of these articles [...]
Introduction The following article outlines the use of the Sony PMW-EX3 with an external sound recording device such as the Sound Devices 552 or 788T. Camera Overview The PMW-EX3 is a widely used HD camera with a pair of standard XLRs connector for external sound input. The camera supports signal routing, MIC and LINE level inputs [...]
A few creative job websites … www.screenhub.com.au The Loop Australian TV Jobs Grapevine Star Now Dare 2 Audition (mostly talent not much crew on here) Creative/Film discussion forums Filmnet Open Channel on Facebook – Camera Open Channel on Facebook – Sound Open Channel Page Stage32 General job sites… sometimes creative/crew stuff can be found here… [...]
I met some film-makers tonight at the St Kilda Film Festival that both asked the same question – what opportunities are there for film-makers to network in Melbourne? In response to this, I’m going to compile a list of short-film-nights and networking events that I know of. I would be very grateful if readers would [...]
Over the past few months, a number of people have approached me to conduct a Location Sound Recording workshop. Obviously the growing passion for film-makers to improve their screen sound does everything to warm the cockles of my heart, so I am going to make a significant effort to put something together here in Melbourne [...]
When filming on location, it is generally recommended that the sound recordist attends any location surveys so that they are able to understand and communicate any significant issues related to sound that might occur during a shoot. I’ve prepared a checklist below that should cover most of the elements that should be checked when attending [...]
These bills will affect content creators everybody – worldwide. This is not just a US bill, this proposed legislation will have a global impact.
Happy to present a showreel for your enjoyment…
We arrived in Germany via Frankfurt airport at 0630 on Sunday and made our way across to Terminal 1 where we went around in circles looking for the right platform for the train to Bonn. We spent a while trying to figure out where to go traveling up and down escalators but eventually found the [...]
Today was to be our last day in Iraq. Once we had bade a temporary farewell to orchestra members and staff, we made our way to the airport where once again we found ourselves doing battle with Etihad and trying to convince them that our tickets were actually in their system. This took a little [...]
Paul has asked for a copy of the concert audio on CD so I set about pulling together a quick and dirty CD master using some software Cam has brought on his laptop. I will be doing a more thorough job on the master when I return to Australia and can do the mastering in [...]
