SOUND DESIGNER / RECORDIST / MIXER
Address: 1968 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC, V5M 3S4
Mobile: 604.318.4674
Email: hulse.toby@gmail.com
Sound Design Montage
A compilation of my most recent projects. Stereo Mix.
Ambition
To work in an environment in which I can contribute my experience and knowledge in audio recording, editing, sound design and mixing meanwhile expanding my skill set and exploring new genres of sound design.
Experience
2009
The Countdown (Independent Short Film)
Sound Designer, Mixer, Dialogue Editor, SPFX, BG & SFX Editor, Foley Artist & Editor.
2009
Fortune Cooking (Documentary)
Sound Designer, Editor and Mixer. Mixed in Stereo.
2008
The Coming (Full length feature film)
Dialogue Editor
2008
Cylcone Taylor Hockey Training Centre (Promotional Video)
Sound Designer, Editor and Mixer. Mixed in Stereo.
2008
Free to Go (Independent Short Film)
Mixer, Dialogue Editor, ADR recordist, BG Editor, SFX Editor. Mixed in 5.1 Surround.
2008
Synchrony (Video Game)
Sound Designer, Dialogue Recordist. Designed sound assets for the first person shooter Synchrony, a video game produced by game design grads at Vancouver Film School.
1997-Present
Freelance Studio and Live Sound Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Mixer, Producer and Editor
For nearly a decade I have worked on many different music projects producing and recording artists, multi-track instrument editing, vocal timing and tuning, mixing and mastering.
2001
Bakerstreet Studios
Assistant engineer alongside Mixer Delwyn Brooks (Bif Naked, Jet Set Satellite). Duties included digital editing, mic set-up, patching and technical support.
2000
Greenhouse Studios, Mushroom Studios
Assistant Engineer. Worked on numerous projects with Producer, Engineer, Mixer Blair Clalibaba (Gob, Byathread). Duties included digital editing, mic set-up, patching, technical support, loading tape and cleaning tape machines.
Education
2008
Diploma in Sound Design for Visual Media
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC
Graduated with Honors. Scholarship winner.
Over an intense one year program, I have taken my audio skills to new levels. The course is focused mainly on post production for Film, TV and Video Games. Over the year I worked on 5 short films and 2 video games. I had many opportunities to work as an editor for dialogue, sound effects, foley, special effects, and background ambiences. I also mixed numerous projects in varying formats from Stereo, LtRt, LCRS and specialized in 5.1 Surround mixing.
1996
Associate Degree of Science
Okanagan University College, Kelowna, BC
Major in Mathematics.
1993
Okanagan Mission Secondary, Kelowna, BC
Graduated with Honour Roll and Work Ethic Status.
Fine Arts and Woodworking Outstanding Performance Awards.
References
Leonard Paul
Video Game Audio Instructor, Sound Design
Vancouver Film School
E. info(at)lotusaudio.com
Leonard taught me game audio during my Diploma at VFS. He is an extremely talented audio designer / implementer / programmer and musician / composer. He has worked in the gaming industry for the last 10 years at many of the local gaming firms and continues to do contract audio work on the side as well as teaching.
Gary Bourgeois
MAX/MSP Instructor, Sound Design
Vancouver Film School
T. 604.631.3006
E. gary@vfs.com
Gary teaches music production and programming from Python to Max/MSP. He has a music background and has worked in all facets f the industry. Apart from teaching he runs an independent game studio, Condition 30 that develops innovative music games. Their first product, Super Group World, is a music video game based on random music principles and will be released this year.
Delwyn Brooks
Mixer / Engineer
T. 604-202-0369
E. delwyn@brookscom.ca
Delwyn and I worked together at Bakerstreet Studios in 2001. He is an extremely talented mixer / engineer who has over 20 years of experience in the industry and has worked with many well known artists including INXS, KD Lang, The Cranberries, 54-40, and Bif Naked.
Technical Skills
Digidesign Pro Tools
ProControl Mix Surface
002/003 Mix Surface
Steinberg Nuendo
Steinberg Cubase
Sony Sound Forge
Max/MSP
Pure Data (PD)
WWise
Final Cut Pro
DVD Studio Pro
Motion & Live Type
Adobe Premiere
Sony CD Architect
Steinberg Wavelab
Reason
Analog Recording
Analog and Digital Mixing
Surround Sound Mixing
Digital Editing
Mastering
Cabling
Live Sound
Production Sound
Competencies
Management
Leadership
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Detail Oriented
Critical Thinking
Strong Negotiation Skills
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Brainstorming
Presentation
Interests
Athletics:
Volleyball, Tennis, Mountain Biking, Golf, Skiing, Wakeboarding, Basketball, Hiking.
Arts & Leisure:
Music, Guitar, Singing, Songwriting, Photography, Film, Video Games, Architecture, Graphic Design, Camping, Board Games, Concerts, Theatre.
Other:
Real Estate, Renovating, Investing.
Travel:
UK, 12 weeks
Thailand, 4 weeks
Hong Kong, 3 weeks
Egypt, 1 week
Japan, 1 week
Spain, 2 weeks
France, 2 weeks
Mexico, 6 weeks
Texas, USA, 8 weeks
New York, USA, 2 weeks
Hawaii, 2 weeks