Louis O'Keefe
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Hard-working Audio engineer with extensive technical knowledge across the music and film industries, backed by strong organisational and teamwork skills. Specialises in dialogue editing and mixing. Driven to deliver a consistently high-quality service and product.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
The Sommeliers
Independent Short Film
London, City of London
2024.06 - Current
- Part of team of 10+ industry professionals preparing to film The Sommeliers in Soho in late October; a short film whose heavy tone gives audiences insight into the onerous life of a sommelier.
- Will lead the full location recording and audio post-production process.
Music producer
Tess Whitrow-Coates, Matthew Cheal
Guildford, Surrey
2023.06 - 2024.09
- Recorded and Produced a series of songs for both artists, including Touch and Bad Dreams for Tess, in line with best industry practices and standards for recording mixing and mastering.
Front of House
Daily Bread Bakery
Auckland, New Zealand
2022.06 - 2024.08
Front of House
Calliope Road Cafe
Auckland, New Zealand
2019.03 - 2022.04
Strawberry Picking
Zaberri
Auckland, New Zealand
2021.11 - 2021.12
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Academy of Contemporary Music
Guildford, Surrey 2022.09 - 2024.08
NCEA (New Zealand national qualification - English, Calculus, Physics, History, Drama
Takapuna Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand 2016.02 - 2020.12
Skills
Generic skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Project management software (Monday, Clickup)
Technical Skills
Studio Operations
- Recording techniques knowledge
- Desk operations and signal flow knowledge
Mixing
- Complex corrective and creative Mixing knowledge
- Spatial mixing (stereo, 51, 71, Dolby Atmos)
- Audio restoration (mixing)
Editing
- dialogue editing – Pro tools
- Audio restoration (editing)
Software Knowledge
- Advanced Pro Tools knowledge
- Advanced Logic Pro X knowledge
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Dependability
- Positive attitude
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving/Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Hiking, cinema, cooking, architecture, windsurfing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
The Sommeliers
Independent Short Film
2024.06 - Current
Music producer
Tess Whitrow-Coates, Matthew Cheal
2023.06 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Academy of Contemporary Music
2022.09 - 2024.08
Front of House
Daily Bread Bakery
2022.06 - 2024.08
Strawberry Picking
Zaberri
2021.11 - 2021.12
Front of House
Calliope Road Cafe
2019.03 - 2022.04
NCEA (New Zealand national qualification - English, Calculus, Physics, History, Drama
Takapuna Grammar School
2016.02 - 2020.12