Kalai Selvam
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic Sound Engineer specializing in audio post-production with a proven track record in sound design and mixing. Notable for delivering immersive soundscapes for short films while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong collaboration skills enhance the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, driving innovative solutions that enrich storytelling through sound.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sound Engineer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
- Executed comprehensive audio post-production, including dialogue selection, sound design, mixing, and final mastering for short films
- Collaborated with the director to choose the best dialogue takes and ensure seamless sync
- Performed audio QC for short films, ensuring compliance with industry loudness standards, detecting and resolving sync issues, and eliminating background noise artifacts for optimal clarity and immersive sound experience.
- Edited dialogue, applying effects such as EQ, compression, noise reduction., etc for clarity
- Designed and implemented all sound design elements, enhancing the film’s narrative through creative soundscapes
- Mixed the entire film for balanced and immersive audio
- Engaged in creative discussions and provided input on sound treatment to align with the director’s vision
- Performed audio QC for multiple short films, ensuring compliance with industry loudness standards, detecting and resolving sync issues, and eliminating background noise artifacts for optimal clarity and immersive sound experience.
Live Sound Team Member
KM College of Music and Technology
- Have been a part of live sound team at the college auditorium and worked in 40+ shows setting up microphones, in-ear monitors, PA speakers and other equipments also managing the inventory.
- Managed many studio recordings sessions including vocals and instruments and dubbing at the college studio
Music Producer
- Assisted in music production for few projects for my mentor
- Produces and arranged music for cover songs and album songs
Education
Diploma - Audio Engineering
KM College of Music & Technology
Chennai01.2023
B.E. - Computer Science & Engineering
Velammal Engineering College
Chennai01.2021
Skills
- Dubbing / Recording
- Sound Design
- Sound Effect Creation
- Mixing & Mastering
- Dialogue Editing
- Music Production/ Programming
- Surround Mixing
- Audio quality control
- Project coordination
- Collaboration skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Movies
- Gaming
- Exploring and experimenting new plugins.
Languages
- Tamil
- English
- Hindi
Technical Skills
Nuendo, Cubase, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Adobe Audition, iZotope RX, Waves, Soundtoys, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Wwise, Fmod, Unreal (beginner)
Timeline
Sound Engineer
Freelance
01.2024 - Current
Live Sound Team Member
KM College of Music and Technology
Music Producer
Diploma - Audio Engineering
KM College of Music & Technology
B.E. - Computer Science & Engineering
Velammal Engineering College
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