Gerard Baladad Email & Phone Number

Doha, Qatar

Adeptly oversees and provides services in Sound Design, Sound Editing, Sound Reviews, Music Editing, Mixing, Mastering, Recording, and Music Composition. Notably, I have composed the sonic identities of more than 10 shows of Al Jazeera Media Network. My comprehensive expertise ensures precision and artistic finesse in crafting captivating soundscapes that seamlessly align with creative visions while upholding industry standards, thus leaving a lasting impact on the auditory landscape.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Sound Design: Create and implement sound effects, atmospheres, and other audio elements to enhance the overall audio experience of various digital projects.Sound Reviews: Critically evaluate and provide feedback on sound elements to ensure quality and consistency throughout digital productions.Music Editing: Edit and arrange musical compositions to fit specific scenes, moods, or themes, maintaining synchronisation with visuals and narrative flow in digital content.Sound Editing: Manipulate and refine audio recordings, including dialogue, foley, and background sounds, to achieve desired sonic effects and clarity in digital media.Sound Mixing: Blend and balance multiple audio tracks to achieve a cohesive and immersive listening experience across different digital platforms and devices.Mastering: Apply final touches and adjustments to audio mixes to optimize sound quality, dynamics, and overall coherence for digital distribution and playback.Sound Recording Services: Coordinate and execute recording sessions, capturing high-quality audio content for use in digital productions across diverse formats.Music Composition: Create original musical compositions and sonic identities for digital shows, maintaining a unique and memorable auditory branding for Al Jazeera Media Network's digital content.

Doha, Qatar

- Operated a LAWO mc²56 digital mixing console to precisely mix dialogue, music, and sound effects for internationally broadcasted programs and recorded segments.- Utilized the modern 4K broadcasting workflow to ensure high-quality audio delivery in digital productions.- Employed industry-standard wireless microphones, such as the Sennheiser Digital 6000 Wireless System, for optimal audio capture and transmission.- Collaborated within a comprehensive broadcasting team, following directives directly from the program director to meet production standards and deadlines.- Installed and managed microphones and IFBs (Interruptible Foldback) for TV presenters, guests, and studio personnel, ensuring seamless audio communication.- Maintained the functionality and performance of audio equipment for daily use, including troubleshooting and routine maintenance tasks.- Applied sound engineering principles and techniques, such as equalization, compression, expansion, limiting, gain staging, auxiliary sends and returns, and signal flow, to achieve desired audio outcomes.Example Programs:Jalsa (Stock Exchange, Breaking News, Interviews) - Aired at 9:30 AM local time, involving intricate audio mixing for diverse content segments.Al Tayer (FIFA World Cup Game Show) - Broadcasted at 2:00 PM local time, requiring precise audio management for a dynamic game show format.Sabah Doha (Morning Show) - Airing at 8:30 AM local time, necessitating expert handling of live audio elements for a lively morning show experience.

Doha, Qatar

Composed music for film, TV, media, and other visual stimuli. Gerard Baladad has recently composed the score for "Dear Bassey", an award-winning short film from Studio Goke, directed by Emily Nkanga.

Doha, Qatar

- Set up microphones and equipment for orchestral recordings in large concert halls and venues.- Assisted award-winning sound engineers in their unique approaches to recording a variety of instruments and genres.- Performed advanced routing through the implementation of signal flow diagrams and orchestral stage layouts.- Packed and organized equipment to be transported to different venues.- Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality and organized the storage of equipment.- Assisted in projects with various cultures and clients from different parts of the world.- Wrote session notes for classical/orchestral recordings and musicals and identified all the good and bad takes.- Assisted in live performances and studio session recordings with the world-renowned Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.- Followed through the score sheets and used technical and musical terms to communicate with the chief engineer, composer, orchestrator, Pro Tools operator, and other studio personnel.- Used industry-standard collaborative programs such as Google Sheets, Audiomovers, Zoom meetings, etc.Example Projects:Qatar and Bahrain National Anthems Orchestral Recording Session at Katara Opera House - (28-29 October 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session NotesFIFA Arab Cup & FIFA World Cup 2022 Orchestral Music Recording Sessions - (6-11 September 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session NotesQatar Airways Boarding Music Recording Sessions - (15-17 June 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session NotesBloomberg's Qatar Economic Forum Music Recording Sessions - (6-8 June 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session NotesDana Alfardan's Indigo Album Recording Sessions - (7-10 March 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session NotesRumi: The Musical Recording Sessions - (30 January 2021, 6 February 2021, 23-25 February 2021) - Sound Engineering Assistant & Session Notes

Master Of Arts - Ma, Music Production And Sound Engineering

(In Progress)

Ba (Hons) Music Production And Sound Engineering, First-Class Honours (Distinction), 4.00 Gpa

This Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Music Production and Sound Engineering degree was awarded by Middlesex University, in collaboration.

Certhe, Music Production And Sound Engineering, Distinction - First Class (1St)

This certificate of higher education (CertHE) in Music Production and Sound Engineering was awarded by Middlesex University.

Certificate Of Completion - Avid Pro Tools 101 & 110 Level Courses, Avid Pro Tools Ultimate Software

Gerard Baladad has successfully completed the Avid Pro Tools 101 & 110 level courses. This is a field of study in preparation.

Certificate, Fundamentals Of Music Theory, 92.12%

This course covers the theory of music, providing the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand.

High School Diploma, Stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics)