Sound Recordist / FCP Editor
Resume:
M A H E S H K U M A R C H A N D R A N
Over a span of 12 yrs, I have been associated with designations like, Faculty, Course Coordinator, Computer Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Visualizer, Pre-press Designing (CMYK), Computer Animator, Editor (Film & Video) and Sound Recordist. Comprehensive knowledge of Graphic Design methods, including layout, scanning and digital photo correction with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and capacity to manage multiple aspects of a project, from conception and design to implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing review. I offer extensive experience in events / music albums and pre & post production facility, with a broad knowledge of both hardware and software of varied platforms. I am passionate for music, results-driven and self-motivated. I am interested in challenges more befitting my creative and technical capabilities. I have a keen interest in working at a Post Production Studio / TV Channel that requires a young, talented and creative Multimedia Designer, Sound engineer & Video editor. I know the work ethic that your company demands and I will be privileged to contribute to your establishment. The Sound Engineering & Video Editing field has been my mainstay for over four years and I have learned a variety of techniques from every job that I have undertaken. Over the years, I have had amicable relations with my colleagues and am an extremely “people-friendly” human being. Working in this field, I have experienced many deadlines and targets and achieved most of them with good success. I do keep myself informed on the latest developments in designing and video editing and sound recording.
T . E . C . H . N . I . C . A . L . E . X . P. E . R . T . I . S . E
Certificate in Desktop Publishing from Sonata - Bangalore
Diploma in Travel & Tourism from School of Engineering - Calicut
Diploma in Multimedia & Digital Arts from View Finders Institute for Digital Graphics – Calicut
Certification In Protools 101 &110 from Digidesign
C . O . M . P. U . T . E . R . S . Y . S . T . E . M . E . X . P. O . S . U . R . E .
Operating Systems : MS Win 2000/ Win XP Professional, Mac OS
Lay outing : Adobe PageMaker, Quark X Press, Adobe In Design
Illustration : Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw
Imaging : Adobe Photoshop
Web Page : MS Front page
Web Animation : Image Ready, Macromedia Flash
Animation : 3D Studio Max
Effects : Adobe After Effects, Live Type, and Combustion
Sound Editing & Recording : Digi Design Protools, logic audio, Neundo
Video & Film Editing : Adobe Premiere, FCP (Final Cut Pro)
WORK HISTORY
FACULTY CUM COURSE DIRECTOR
The Company : CAPSOFT INDIA (P) LTD.
Duration : 1995-1996
Responsibilities: Taking classes for various Travel & Tourism courses, designing the course contents
and organizing the classes for various batches
TRAINEE
The Company : CAPSOFT INDIA PVT. LTD
Duration : 1996 (4 months)
Responsibilities : Page lay-outing, taking care of job works for various clients
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR
The Company : MUDRA TECH - BANGALORE
Duration : 1997-1998
Responsibilities : Page lay-outing, Designing and taking care of printing jobs for various clients, preparing artwork for color separations
INSTRUCTOR AND VISUALISER
The Company : VIEW FINDERS INSTITUTE FOR DIGITAL GRAPHICS - CALICUT
Duration : 1998 - 2000
Responsibilities : Faculty cum course coordinator in Pre press Software, Visualizing and Designing promotional materials for the Institute, arranging seminars, conducting special classes in pre- press for students in modern printing technologies
PRE PRESS DESIGNING AND PRINTING
The Company : NATURAL WONDERS - CALICUT
Duration : 2000-2003
Responsibilities : Abstract quality control of Printing process, Pre - press designing, Process of Print File Imaging (CMYK), Designing of various Pre - Press Graphics - Logos, Hoarding , Brochure, Advertisements (News Paper Ads and Magazine Ads) Business cards and Letter head designs, Souvenir, Magazine and Journals, Meeting different clients and negotiating in various print jobs
FILM & VIDEO EDITING AND SOUND RECORDING
The Company : V.M MEDIEAS - CALICUT
Duration : 2003-2008
Responsibilities : Working mostly on TV commercials, channel promotion, sponsored and opens show, music videos, sound recordist for various audio albums, documentaries. So far I've participated in more than 200 separate projects for various clients as a freelancer; the list grows on a daily basis. Experienced Sound Editor and Location Recordist for film and television productions. Sound Editor with extensive knowledge of the equipment and workflow regarding sound for pre & post production for film and television programmes.
PROJECT CO ORDINATOR
The Company: Teach media (Al - Hilal Group Of Institutions, Sharjah)
Duration : Oct 2008 - till date
Responsibilities: Conferred with producers, performers, and others in order to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production such as a musical recording or a film. Set up, tested, and adjusted recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; put down equipment after event completion. Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles. Prepared for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones. Reported equipment problems, and ensured that required repairs are made. Mixed and edited voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards. Synchronized and equalized prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles. Recorded speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment. Reproduced and duplicated sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment. Separated instruments, vocals, and other sounds, then combine sounds later during the mixing or post-production stage.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name:
MAHESH KUMAR CHANDRAN
Residence Address:
“MAINNAKKAM” Chevarambalam P.O, Calicut - 673 020, Kerala, India.
Contact Phone:
Email:
zcjtgh@r.postjobfree.com
Date of Birth:
23rd September 1975
Nationality:
Indian
Marital Status:
Married
Language Known:
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
Driving license Details:
1760/TN/43Z/2000 d.L NO. : D/TN/43Z/000007/2005
Valid up to: 04/07/2020
Passport Details:
Passport no. F5343464
Place of Issue: KOZHIKODE, Kerala, India
Date of Issue: 16/11/2005
Date of Expiry: 15/11/2015
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