Emma Denney
Sound Editor
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location: currently a digital nomad, but originate from the U.K.
I am a proficient audio/sound editor, with a focus on dialogue, vocals and FX. With over 5 years
of experience in the industry working for a leading UK film studio, I have gained a wealth of
knowledge and expertise. I believe that my consistent progression through different roles in the
industry is a testament to my unwavering commitment and motivation to produce quality work.
Experience
EDITORIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
Pinewood Studios / 2017 - 2018
International Versioning (Localisation) for Disney, Sony, and Paramount
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing and supervising all editorial work to ensure the highest quality is produced
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Scheduling and delegating all editorial work
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Liaising directly with high profile clients
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Liaising with Re-Recording Mix Manager
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Liaising with Domestic Sound Teams and filing QC Reports
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Line Manager to staff editors
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Booking freelance sound editors
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LEAD SOUND EDITOR
Pinewood Studios / 2016 - 2017
International Versioning (Localisation) for Disney, Sony, Paramount
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
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Supervising/assisting all Editorial work and Team Leaders
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Team Leader Expert in all areas of Editorial (see under Sound Editor role for specifics)
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Lead Vocal Editor
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Preparation and QC of Domestic Reference Materials (Printmasters, M&E, 7.1/5.1/2.0 stems etc)
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Fixing technical M&E errors/issues (digital dropouts, clicks/glitches, distortion, unfiltered LFEs, reverb tail cuts,
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incorrect pans etc)
Liaising directing with Re-recording Mixers
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Training new sound editors in all areas of Editorial
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SOUND EDITOR
Pinewood Studios / 2013 - 2016
International Versioning (Localisation) for Disney, Sony, Paramount
Key Responsibilities:
‘Loading’ (Dialogue Editing, Clean Up, Tracklay, Dialogue Lip sync, Vocal Editing/Tuning, Offline Processing/
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Treatment)
Audio QC (Quality Control)
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Deliverables Creation
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Team Leading each of the above mentioned areas of Editorial work (on rotation)
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Various editorial work for the Creative Audio department on Domestic films such as:
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Penguin Audiobook Matilda (2014)…………………………………………………………Sound Editor (uncredited)
Ex Machina (2014)……………………………………………………………………………Foley Editor (uncredited)
The Theory of Everything (2014)……………………………………………………………Foley Editor (uncredited)
Beautiful Relics (2014)…………………………………………………………..Supervising Sound Editor (credited)
Robot Overlords (2014)………………………………………………………………………Foley Editor (uncredited)
Hercules (2014)……………………………………………………………………………….Foley Editor (uncredited)
A Dark Reflection (2014)……………………………………………………………………..Foley Editor (uncredited)
Camera Trap (2014)…………………………………………………………………………..Foley Editor (uncredited)
Powder Room (2013)…………………………………………………………………………..Sound Editor (credited)
Belle (2013)…………………………………………………..Foley Editor / Foley Recording Assistant (uncredited)
RUNNER at 750 Mph, Soho / 2012 - 2013
RUNNER at Felt Music, Soho / 2012 - 2013
Technical Skills
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Dialogue Editing
Dialogue Repair (Izotope RX)
Vocal Editing
Vocal Tuning (Celemony Melodyne/Antares
Autotune)
FX Editing
Tracklaying
Audio QC (Quality Control) of the following
formats: 7.1, 5.1, 2.0, and R128 5.1 and 2.0
Deliverables in above mentioned formats, as
well as Dolby Atmos Pro Tools deliverables
Audio Conforming to revised picture cuts
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Audio Sample Rate Conversion
Reeled and Continuous formats (plus
conforming between the two, overlaps/prelaps)
Offline Character Treatment (pitching,
stretching, varispeed, Sound Toys,
Dehumaniser etc)
R128 Measuring (Nugen Vislm)
Basic Mixing
Pro Tools
Logic Pro
Audacity
Education
BSc Music and Sound Technology - First Class
Portsmouth University / 2009 - 2012
A Levels - Photography, Psychology, Philosophy
AS Levels - Music Technology, Spanish
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Arts University Bournemouth / 2008 - 2009
GCSEs include English and Mathematics
Hobbies
Travelling, Yoga, Music
