Tag Archives: sound design

New Job

January 25, 2015Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, dream, los angeles, music, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound design, sound engineering, workJohn D. Costello

So, I’m working at Jim Henson Recording Studios. Its pretty cool so far. I’ve only worked two days, tonight I’m on the nigh shift for day 3. I’m a runner, so I do a lot of seemingly stupid stuff but its all the things that go into making the studio experience go well for artists. I have to make sure all the studios and lounges are clean and stocked up on snacks, drinks, coffee, pens, papers, markers, etc. I go to starbucks like 5 times a day, haha. I make the runs to restaurants and stores for lunch or anything else an artist may want throughout the day. It’s pretty cool and all the mixers and even management here started as runners.

Working on the next episode of Earbud Theater as well. I’m doing the whole mix and sound design for this one. Its pretty cool and I can’t wait for it to be released. As always I’ll post a link here.

All in all, everything is going well right now. I no longer work in restaurants and am employed full time(7 days a week possibly) at a recording studio. Pretty freak’n sweet.

Christmastime….

December 23, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, christmas, monsters, podcast, projects, recording, sound design, workJohn D. Costello

It’s christmas eve tomorrow. I’m in shorts, with the window open, and the fan on. This is kinda strange for me.

I started another job today. My hours were getting cut at the bar so I picked up another job at a pizza place. Owner is from philly too. I thinkI’m gonna like it there and work enough to make decent money.

Sound work is still nill. I keep looking, got a small freelance gig for 2 days left week with the lighting company I worked on halloween for. The podcast I worked on is up! Go to earbudtheater.com. The episode I worked on was “This Monstrous Life.” I did the soundscape for the last segment in Cthulu’s Lair.

Monsters, Podcasts, Sounds

November 21, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, monsters, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound designJohn D. Costello

Well, Its been almost 2 months of living in Los Angeles. I’ve been to more studios than I can count. I’ve sent more emails than I can count. I work at a bar and a catering/staffing agency. So, yeah, LA is exactly what you would (or should) expect. It still cool. I’m still trying to figure out how to get a sound job, a paying one at least. Yep, got my first job, doesn’t pay but its awesome.

I’m doing sound design for an audio-drama podcast. Its called Earbud Theater, check it out at EarbudTheater.com. Its a fairly new podcast. They don’t have any actual sound people on their crew, just a bunch of people trying to figure it out. They guy in charge seemed to like what i came up with for a soundscape to the upcoming episode about monsters. I’ll post a link when its up.

This seems like its gonna be really fun and a great portfolio piece. The people seem cool and everyone really enjoyed making the show. So I can’t wait to post it and see what people think.