Callum Donaldson Audio
Creative Audio For Media 

As a solo audio professional with 10 years of experience, I offer personalized, high-quality audio post-production services, including: Sound Design: Custom sound effects and atmospheres that enhance your project’s mood and narrative. Audio Mixing: Balancing dialogue, sound effects, and music to create a polished, cohesive final mix. Music Composition: Crafting original scores and background music to match the tone and emotion of your project. Dialogue Editing: Cleaning and enhancing voice recordings for clarity and consistency. ADR & Voiceover Recording: Recording and integrating additional dialogue or voiceover tracks. Final Mastering: Optimising your audio mix for various platforms, ensuring it sounds great everywhere.

To get started, simply reach out to me via email or the contact form on the website. We’ll discuss your project, your goals, and the services you need. Once I understand your vision, I’ll provide a custom quote and timeline. I’ll work with you every step of the way to ensure your project sounds its best. If the project is a video format, to get started I will need an embedded AAF, guide pictures and a script/notes if relevant.

Yes! I work with clients both locally and internationally. Through online collaboration tools, I ensure that we can communicate effectively, review drafts, and make revisions, regardless of your location. It’s a smooth process that allows us to work together efficiently from anywhere in the world.

With 10 years of experience, I offer a personal touch and a deep understanding of the audio post-production process. I work directly with each client, ensuring that your project gets the attention it deserves. My focus is on delivering high-quality audio that enhances the storytelling and engages your audience. I pride myself on clear communication and a collaborative approach to meet your specific needs.

Yes! I work with projects of all sizes, from smaller content creators and indie films to larger commercial productions. With 10 years of experience, I can handle any scale of work, providing tailored services that fit your project’s unique requirements.

Absolutely! I understand that revisions are often necessary to make sure the audio meets your vision. After delivering the initial mix or music composition, I offer a revision process to fine-tune everything to your satisfaction. I want you to be 100% happy with the final product.

I work closely with you to understand the style, tone, and emotional journey of your project. Based on this, I create original music that complements the narrative. Whether it’s an orchestral score, electronic beats, or a simple ambient piece, I tailor the music to enhance your content, ensuring it aligns with the mood and atmosphere you envision.

The timeline depends on the complexity and length of your project, as well as the services required. For smaller projects like podcasts or short form content, audio mixing and sound design can usually be completed within a few hours Larger projects, such as films or video games, may take longer. After discussing the specifics, I’ll provide a custom timeline that fits your needs. I specialise in delivering for all time-frames so can get your project delivered no matter the deadline.

I work on a wide variety of projects, including: Feature films, shorts, and documentaries TV shows and web series Video games and apps Commercials, trailers, and ads Podcasts, audiobooks, and voiceovers Corporate videos, explainer videos, and e-learning content

Audio post-production is the process of refining and finalizing sound for media projects, including films, TV shows, video games, podcasts, and commercials. It involves several elements, such as sound design, audio mixing, music composition, voiceover editing, and final mastering, to create a professional and immersive audio experience.

Audio mixing involves combining all the individual audio elements of your project (dialogue, music, sound effects) into a cohesive whole. I ensure that each element is balanced correctly, so the dialogue is clear, the music complements the mood, and the sound effects support the action without overpowering the rest. This is a meticulous process that results in a polished, professional-sounding final soundtrack.

The cost depends on the specific services needed and the scope of the project. I provide personalised quotes based on the details of your project (such as length, complexity, and timeline). Please get in touch to discuss your needs, and I’ll provide an accurate estimate.

In audio post-production, a tracklay (short for track laying) refers to the process of assembling and organising all the individual audio elements that will be part of the final mix for a film, television show, or other media project. This involves placing the various sound elements on separate tracks in the digital audio workstation (DAW) or audio editing software. These elements can include dialogue, sound effects, foley, music, background sounds, and any other audio components needed for the project. Here’s a breakdown of what happens during the tracklay process: Dialogue Editing: The spoken lines (dialogue) are placed on separate tracks, ensuring they are clean and edited for clarity. Sound Effects: This includes all non-dialogue sounds that occur within the scene, such as doors opening, footsteps, vehicles, or environmental sounds like wind or rain. These sounds are organised and layered on separate tracks according to their type or function. Music: Music tracks (score or licensed music) are laid down and edited so they can be balanced, timed, and manipulated as needed for emotional effect. Background Ambience: These are sounds that help establish the setting or atmosphere (e.g., birds chirping, city noises, traffic). These are often layered on separate tracks for balance and adjustment.

Sound design adds an essential layer to storytelling, helping to immerse the audience in the world you’ve created. By designing sounds that match the mood, atmosphere, and emotional tone of your project, I ensure your content feels alive, authentic, and impactful. Whether it’s creating realistic sounds or more abstract, creative effects, sound design plays a key role in delivering a memorable experience.

Yes, I can! Whether you have a visually-driven project, such as a film or TV show, or a purely audio-based project like a podcast or audiobook, I can tailor my sound design and mixing to fit the medium. I’m experienced in both visual and non-visual sound creation, so you can rely on me for high-quality audio no matter the format.