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Umit Oktem
Sound Engineer
Istanbul,Istanbul
Summary
Dynamic Audio Technician with extensive experience at my own company, specializing in audio recording and editing. Proven ability to enhance sound quality and implement innovative sound design. Skilled in Protools and adept at team collaboration, delivering exceptional results in film, radio, local sound and digital media projects. Committed to excellence in audio post-production and troubleshooting.
Overview
33
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Company Owner
Audio Technician
01.1992 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for location sounds.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- IVR recording (processing, changing formats and file name)
- ADR recording
- Dialog editing
- Sound Restoration
- Foley Artist
- Atmosphere Designing
- TV, Radio and Digital Media Advertisement
- Feature film supervising
- Location sound mixer
- ASMR recording
- AMS Neve (I used it when I worked in a company between 1998-2008)
- Protools (2008 - still)
Education
Istanbul University Geophysical EngineerIstanbul
Bachelor of Science from The Earth's Natural Processes, How They Interact
04.2001
Skills
Audio recording and editing
Sound design and implementation
Sound system installation and maintenance
Audio post-production
Sound effects library management
Team collaboration and communication
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Experienced with industry-standard software
Acoustics and soundproofing
Audio equipment setup and calibration
Sound for film, televisions
Podcast editing expertise
Research and evaluation of new sound technologies
Time management and organization
Adaptability to different work environments and projects
Audio editing and mixing for tv series
Location sound mixing
Interests
Timeline
Istanbul University Geophysical Engineer
Bachelor of Science from The Earth's Natural Processes, How They Interact
04.2001
Audio Technician
Company Owner
01.1992 - 06.2025