Duane Henry Email & Phone Number

Culver City, CA

• Expert at Pro Tools audio editing and encoding procedures for DVD/Blu-Ray andstreaming content.
• Proficient in relevant plugins and software tools including Dolby Media Producer Suite, Dolby E, TrueHD, ATMOS, DTS-X Encoder suite, Wavs, Pitch Correction software, Upmixing/Downmixing Tools, Izotope RX, Neyrinck.
• Mastery in converting/conforming languages to reference files.
• Fluency in Adobe Media Encoder for the extraction of audio from IMF packages.
• Capture audio/video from Digibeta and HDCAMSR decks.

Culver City, CA

• Refined Pro Tools abilities to capture, edit and encode audio for DVD/Blu-Ray andstreaming content.
• Developed skills for conforming languages to reference files.
• Reviewed and escalated source audio issues to studio vendors.
• Watermarked audio by uploading/downloading wav files into the Verance Cinaviacloud using Aspera Connect.

Culver City, CA

• Applied Pro Tools skills to encode audio for DVD/Blu-Ray.
• Captured audio from Digibeta and HDCAMSR decks.
• Created test case scenarios for non-template R&D projects leading to stronger QCand risk mitigation.
• Performed checks on a wide range of Blu-Ray players to help software engineersand player manufacturers solve compatibility issues.
• Managed “Quick Wins” process improvement team to reduce handoffs andimprove end to end efficiency.

• Verified DVD, Blu-Ray and 3D Blu-Ray disc menus met client specifications.
• Inspected all end-user aspects for audio, video and subtitle issues, such asaudio/video dropouts, video artifacts and subtitle misspellings.
• Facilitated upstream communications with project supervisors and softwareengineers to address preventative issues.
• Trained and mentored new technicians on testing procedures includingdevelopment of training documents and user guides.

• Wrote descriptions for songs to be used in motion pictures and televisions shows, as well as background music at restaurants, hotels, parties and special events.

• Composed and processed QC reports outlining issues related to DVD projects.
• Reviewed other tester’s “bugs” and brought their issues to a report-ready state.
• Checked DVD title compatibility on a wide range of players.

• Assembled income tax returns at accounting firm.

• Screened footage for extreme sports television program and dubbed copies of show for advertisers.
• Edited advertisements and previews for future broadcasts.

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Arts

Activities and Societies: • Completed the Integrated Liberal Studies certificate program. • Wrote for the Badger Herald university.

Music Supervision

Learned about the music supervisors role in placing music in films and television shows.