English CV
SOUND ENGINEERING SKILLS
● Multiple recordings of classical orchestras in famous theatres and venues in Italy (Teatro alla Scala, Milan; Teatro dal Verme, Milan; Teatro Arcimboldi, Milan, Teatro Valli, Reggio Emilia, Accademia della Musica “Santa Cecilia”, Rome, etc…).
● 4 years experience of recording and mixing classical, jazz and popular music to a high standard using analogue consoles such as Neve 88RS, VXS60 and SSL mixing desks.
● Excellent hearing, for distinguishing sound quality.
● I can read music.
● Trained in Avid ProTools, Motu Digital Performer and Apple Logic, very good knowledge of Nuendo, Wavelab and SADiE (for mastering purposes).
● 4 years experience with Yamaha digital consoles (02R96, 01V96, DM1000, DM2000, M7CL, PM5D), Soundcraft Vi6 and Avid Venue, good knowledge of Digico Live consoles.
● Proven background in recording and editing dialogues for short films, movies and documentaries.
● Working experience of creating sound effects and field recording.
● Strong knowledge of commercial modern and vintage microphones and outboards.
● Strong microphone / outboard knowledge to achieve the sound that the producer has in mind.
● Good knowledge of recording and mixing technique (stereo and multichannel), using normal or Soundfield microphones.
● Working knowledge of multi-track recorders such as Studer A800-16, A800- 24, etc…
● Strong analogue consoles skills eg Midas, Soundcraft and with outboards such Compressor, gate, limiter, broadcast sound enhancement.
● Working knowledge of Meyer Sound, D&B and JBL PA systems.
● Ability to design and setup sound systems to suit clients requirements.
● Good ability to find the best (and almost invisible) placement for lavalier / I’m trained in using QLAB, SFX and ShowMagic (SL and AV series) playback systems. Good knowledge of MTC and SMPTE to allow the synchronisation of many audio / video / light devices.
● Well acquainted with general theatre setup and video equipment like projectors, plasma, lcd and digital. Highly literate in audio/video signal protocols.
● I have basic lighting systems knowledge: I can use for basic duties lighting control consoles, usb dmx controller, and lighting software like Lightfactory.
OTHER SKILLS:
● Italian is my mother language, I can speak fluent English.
● I have clean italian driving license
● Highly computer literate on both Mac OSX and PC (Windows XP, Vista, 7) operating systems, basic (but useful) Unix/Linux OS knowledge, proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (2008 Mac OSX).
● Refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
● I have good communication skills and I know very well the Italian music market.
● I’m trained in Final Cut Studio 3 for video editing and codec conversion.
● I have very good IT knowledge and I like to use it to help to solve problems or to automate operations.