Cinematic Sound Design for Film + Media
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About this service
Summary
FAQs
What types of projects do you take on?
I work on a wide range of projects — from short films and trailers to branded videos, documentaries, and narrative media. If your project tells a story visually, I can help bring it to life sonically.
How long does a typical project take?
Turnaround depends on length and complexity. For most short films or branded pieces (under 10 minutes), the full process — design, mix, revisions, and delivery — usually takes 7-10 business days once I have picture lock and all assets. Rush turnarounds are always possible if discussed in advance.
How much does it cost to work with you?
Every project is unique, but here’s a general guide: Short Branded or Commercial Project (under 2 min): $300–$600 Narrative Short Film (2–10 min): $600–$1,200 Long-Form or Complex Projects (10+ min): $1,200–$2,500+ Optional 5.1 mix or extensive dialogue repair may be quoted separately depending on scope. I'm happy to discuss more details about your project via email/messaging so I can give you an accurate quote before starting!
What do you need from me to get started?
A fully picture-locked cut, separate track stems of dialogue and any existing audio, music, or sound design, any notes on tone or key moments, and — if available — your preferred delivery specs or platform (e.g., Filmhub, festival submission, YouTube, etc.). From there, I’ll take care of the rest.
What's included
Final Sound Design Mix
Fully designed, mixed, and mastered soundtrack, leveled for your intended distribution (Filmhub, festival, streaming, or broadcast). Delivered as a high-quality WAV file(s) (48 kHz / 24-bit), ready for sync or direct upload.
Two Rounds of Revisions
Collaboration is built into my process — you’ll have two opportunities to share notes or adjust creative direction. For quick turnarounds, we’ll adapt the revision schedule as needed. Additional rounds can be added if requested.
Dialogue Cleanup and Mixing (if needed)
Using iZotope RX and dxRevive, I’ll remove background noise, hum, clicks, and any other imperfections, ensuring clean, natural dialogue that sits perfectly in the mix. Along with mixing, I can also add effects to dialogue if this is an experimental project, or if characters are in a particular space that requires effects (over the telephone, in an echo-y space, etc.) I'm also skilled in mixing in ADR and dubbing if that is needed for your project.
Optional Add-On: 5.1 Surround Mix
For projects that need spatial depth, I can deliver a 5.1 mix for theater or festival exhibition.
Example projects
Recommendations
(5.0)
Client • Nov 10, 2025
Recommended
I recruited Sam to craft sound design and compose original music for my audiobook. Sam created rich soundscapes and vivid sound design for the events and actions that truly brought the story to life. The project was lucky enough to have a rising movie and TV star as narrator, so I absolutely could not entrust this work to anyone. Sam delivered inspired and top-notch work, always ahead of schedule, and was so very pleasant to work with. I will 100% recruit Sam again come the next project!
Client • Nov 10, 2025
Recommended
I had a huge ask for Sam: six different genres for one cohesive story, and she delivered beautifully! Her understanding of music and film history, along with her incredible professionalism, made for a great collaboration. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a composition that elevates their story.
Skills and tools
Audio Engineer
Mixing/Mastering
Sound Designer
Audacity
Logic Pro
Pro Tools
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