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Simon Norman

• • Sound Recordist
  • Composer
  
  London
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  • Simon Norman CV (Nov 2013) pdf document

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  Personal Website

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Credits

• Education

  Year	Qualification	Where
  2004	HND Music Technology	Reading Collage

  Equipment

  I own (and can operate):

  Sound devices 664 6/12 channel Location Mixer Recorder, Zoom H6 stereo/6-track recorder, Sennheiser MKH 50, Sanken cs-3e shotgun microphone, Rode NTG-3, Sanken Cos11D Lavalier Microphone, Sennhesier MKE-2 Gold Lavalier Microphone, Sennheiser EW100 G3 Radio transmitter + Reciever, Sennhesier SKP500 plug-on transmitter, Sennhesier EW500 G2 Receiver, Ambient Recording QX5100 4.2m carbon fiber Boom pole, Gitso GB1540 cardon fiber boom pole, KRK 10S Subwoofer, Oktava MK012 hyper-cardiod microphone, Sennheiser SKM100 wireless handheld dynamic microphone, Sennheiser EW100 Radio Mic, Rode NTG2 Shotgun Mic, Sennheiser ME2 Condenser Lavalier Mic, mackie 32 8-buss mixer, Sennheiser EW500 Radio Mic, Pink Noise 483Mhz wirrless Time Code transmitter + Reciever, Petrol 617 Recordists bag, Rode Blimp, Rode Boom Pole, Zoom H4n Stereo/4-track Recorder, Mackie Control Universal, Novation ReMote SL Zero, M-audio Triggerfinger, Novation Nova, Yamaha GC2020, Behringer T1952, Boss VF1, Alesis Air Synth, Alesis Air FX, Korg Kaoss Pad 3, M-audio Delta 1010LT, Digidesign Mbox, Digitech Studio S100, Behringer Composser Pro XL MDX2600, Zoom 1201, Foscusrite Compounder, Focusrite Penta, Focusrite Trak Master, Lexicon MPX550, EMU Proteus 2000, Quasimidi 309, Korg EMX1, Korg Prophecy, korg Z1, Novation X-station, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha A5000, mackie 1642 VLZ Pro, waldorf blofeld, waldorf microwave XT, Alesis Fusion 8HD, Mackie HR624, AKG C3000, AKG C1000, Rode NT1a

  I can operate:

  Sankan cs3e Shotgun Mirophone, KRK 10s, Sanken cs-3e, Canon Ti2 550D DSLR Camera, Sony V1 Camera, Cannon Ti3 600D DSLR camera, Tascam DR580 6-track recorder, Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Microphone, Lectrosonics Radio transmitter + Reciever, Sennhieser MKH8040 hyper cardiod microphone, Sankan cos11 Lavalier Microphone

  About me

  I am a music producer with a wide range of experience in scoring music for media, along with sound recordist roles for both music events and location filming. I also run post production sound editing, sound design, & sound restoration for media.

  Please pop over to my online portfolio to view & listen to lots of examples of my work, I'm always adding new music pieces to the sites playlist so there's plenty to see & hear - www.simonnorman.com

  SKILL SETS

  *Music and video software including: Steinberg Nuendo/Cubase, Digidesign Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Izotope RX Advanced, Audition, Sony Vegas, Melodyne, Synth Edit, Final Cut, Photoshop, Arkaos, After Effects, many different VST/VSTi/AS/RTAS/DX/REWIRE instrument and effects plugins.

  *Extensive knowledge and experience with synthesis and sampling programming, both hardware, software and a combination of the two.

  *Midi, SysEx and Midi controllers, including thorough use of hardware midi sequencers, control surfaces, keyboards, and in depth programming to integrate all of the above with everything from global midi sync, to optimised custom control of software and hardware for specific performance and task needs.

  *Hardware and software routing (and to a greater extent, the combination of analogue and digital content) with technical knowledge and working experience of audio signal patching in both the digital and analogue domains.

  *Highly competent in breaking down and creating different music and sound production techniques, compositions and arrangements.

  *Music and sound Editing for everything from radio edits of songs, sounds for film and sound FX for games.

  *Effective mixing and post production mastering including effective & creative use of dynamics, EQ, automation and effects processing at the recording, mix down, mastering and PA stages.

  *Experienced sound recordordist, both on location and within a studio environment (multi tracking, on set and on location boom work, live recording) using various microphones & techniques (Radio Lavalier, Condenser, electret, dynamic, speakers, all in different pickup patterns) and recording devices from computers, soundcards, hardware multitrackers, portable stereo and 4-track recorders, onboard camera inputs, master formats like stereo Reel to Reel, minidisk, cassette, HiFi VHS, DAT, HDD & solid state machines.

  *Lots of experience working with independent film, television, and corporate media makers, along with games designers in producing location audio, sound design, editing, scores and music supervision.

  *Long standing member of electronic act. Live electronic and acoustic performing musician - www.stoltz.co.uk

  *Live VJ, and rig technician, designing and building a VJ rig with multiple live camera feeds, stock video footage, custom graphics and dynamic integration with performance controllers (midi and audio).

  *PA and Live sound engineering, from MC announcing to live music mixing & amplification.

  *Experience in building custom equipment, live rig setups, studio furniture, acoustic design and treatment, microphone enclosures, studio facility specification and computer design and builds.

  *Run a private post production studio facility (the RED room).

  Referees

  Ash Parker - **contact removed**

  Diane Jessie Miller - **contact removed**

  Edward Howard - **contact removed**

  Additional Information

  My interests include performing electronic music live, attending music festivals, training, teaching & watching Mixed Martial Arts, silly pictures from the internet, & of course I'm a big film fan!

• Skills

  Languages Spoken

  • English

  DBS checked

  • No

  Experienced in

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Corporate
  • Digital/Online Campaigns
  • Documentary
  • Film (Feature)
  • Film (Short)
  • Music
  • Music Promo

  Years in industry

  • 1 to 3 years

  Professional Recommendations

  

  Clare Cahill AD (1st)

  Simon is a great asset to have on a team - he is efficient and hard-working, but also calm, approachable and helpful even in very difficult situations.

  

  Simon Hornett Sound Recordist

  I would fully recommend Simon as a dedicated and professional boom operator. On the occasion he has worked in this capacity for me, both on shorts films and feature work, he has been a trusted operator who takes direction well and problem solves on the spot to achieve the ultimate result.

  

  Laura Evans Production Assistant

  I worked with Simon on an independent feature over the summer of 2011. He is creative in his approach to sound design and his enthusiasim is endless. Simon constantly strives to achieve the best possible result in quality and I would very much enjoy working with him again in the future.

  

  Ern Herrmann Cinematographer

  Simon single-handedly saved a shoot that was going south with his technical abilities and on-set demeanour. Since then, I have nothing but praise for this passionate, serious and focused sound professional.

  

  Ash Parker Producer/Director

  I have now worked with Simon on numerous shoots over the years and could not imagine a job without him. We all struggle to find expert sound designers and recordists, and Simon is just that, a true expert and innovative genius.Simon has one of the most professional attitudes I have ever encountered. He is fair, honourable, warm, incredibly passionate and truly multi-skilled. Simon now records all sound for my productions (from corporate to features)using the latest kit. He sound edits, designs and composes for me and also has specialist skillsets including extensive audio restoration skills and has saved me expensive reshoots on several occasions. He also has a keen creative eye and is incredibly paractical and adaptive. Hire this man!