Ask for a raw take
A finished mix can hide a noisy recording. Ask a recordist for a raw production track from a difficult location.
Hire the sound team for set and post: the location recordist and boom operator on the day, then the sound designer, Foley artist and re-recording mixer. Hear their work before you shortlist.
Clean dialogue on the day, a full soundscape in post.
Sound-team support: setup, cabling, wireless and logging on set.
02 Boom Mic OperatorCaptures dialogue cleanly, tracking actors shot by shot.
03 2nd Boom OperatorExtra boom coverage for complex scenes with several actors.
04 Special Effects RecordistRecords ambiences and effects that build your sonic world.
05 Sound SupervisorPlans and leads your whole sound workflow, from record to final mix.
06 Dialogue EditorCleans, syncs and smooths your dialogue and preps ADR.
07 Re-recording EngineerBalances every element into your final mix and master tracks.
08 Foley ArtistPerforms footsteps, movement and prop sounds in sync with your picture.
09 ADR EngineerRuns ADR sessions and delivers clean replacement dialogue.
A finished mix can hide a noisy recording. Ask a recordist for a raw production track from a difficult location.
Ask how they log, name and back up files, then ask your post team what they need. A mismatch here costs days in the edit.
Recorders, wireless and booms often belong to the recordist. Agree what's included before you compare applicants.
See this department from the creator side
Find Jobs — SoundArtisty runs hiring for film and AV projects role by role. Post the sound designer role under your project with the format, runtime and delivery spec, and ask for a sound reel as proof of work. KalaAi writes the post, and you listen, shortlist and interview from the applications.
Usually, yes. The location recordist and boom operator capture dialogue on the day; the sound designer, Foley artist and mixers build the final track in post. Post them as separate roles under the same project so both teams share one brief.
Yes. Put the scope and session dates in the role's description and pay by the day or shift. The role closes once the sessions are done.
Yes. Ask for a sound reel or completed projects as proof of work when you post. Profiles also link to the projects they've worked on, so you can listen before the first call.
Yes. Keep the role invite only while you hire, and share picture and stems once you've picked your team. For sensitive titles, have them sign your NDA first.
There's no charge to join, and no commission on the crew you hire. Credits pay for steps like unlocking a profile; the pricing page has the details.