John Zuleta is a freelance location sound mixer and recordist based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has 20 years of experience in location sound, studio audio, video editing, and production roles. His skills include location sound mixing, studio audio, video editing, camera assisting, lighting, and production roles. He is proficient in Pro Tools, Avid, Adobe, and other software. He has worked on digital cinema and DSLR film projects, providing full audio packages.

1. Fort Lauderdale, FL / NJ/NY Metro Area 305-290-0579
John Zuleta
soundzu13@gmail.com
http://facebook.com/SoundZu / www.linkedin.com/in/soundzu
Objective: To provide a top quality production sound record with total package and ability to travel light.
Experience
2015-current Freelance location sound mixer / recordist Florida
 Studio / Location Sound Mixer - Recordist (ENG/EFP) – Zaxcom package Digital Cinema Cameras, DSLR’S,
2011-2015 Moving Pictures Electronic Services Fort Lauderdale, FL
 Studio / Location Sound Mixer-Recordist (ENG/EFP)- Rec. to/sync cinema cams, portable recorders, broadcast ready
 VTR / AC / Data Wrangler- video assist, Raptor, Pix240, wireless systems, 2nd A.C, media management
 Assistant Video Editor- log, transcribe, edit, audio mix, convert, transfer
 Grip / Gaffer / P.A- dollies, jibs, sliders, speed rail arms and frames, Kino-Flo, Arri HMI’s and tungsten,
 Warehouse / Truck operations- 3-10 ton grip & lighting pull & load, gear and vehicle repairs, CDL driver
 Rental agent / office assistant- fill orders, invoices, clerical duties, database inventory, equipment assembly
 Music video sync playback and record- smart jam sync, sound reinforcement, EFP sound record
2007-2011 WXEL (PBS) TV/Radio Boynton Beach, FL
 Field Audio Recording (EFP/ENG)- wireless RF, booms, line level, sync sound
 Asst. Video Editor / Associate Producer -edit packages, construct storyboards, cataloguing, dubs
 Set Studio Audio Technician – record, mix, set-up and breakdown, maintenance
 FM Radio Production- record, produce, edit, ISDN dialups, phone patches
 Videographer / Gaffer- Set-up, layout and lighting, shoot interviews and B-roll
2003-2007 Sound Lounge NY, NY
Assistant Audio Engineer
 session setup, mic/instrument implementation and breakdown
 record and mix
 duplication (Video/Audio) e.g., D5, D2, Digibeta, dat, DA98
 client services e.g., EDL’s, accommodations
 delivery and transfer of files via all protocols e.g., FTP, ISDN
 relays, superimposed re-slates, auto conforms, print masters, splits(stems)
2000-2003 Lower East Side/Audio Engine NY, NY
Assistant Engineer
 machine room operation, pre-loads, back-ups
 recorded several artists and instruments including foley and ADR
 duplication (Video/Audio) e.g., D1, BETA-SP, U-matic, 24 track
 daily media library /file management
 research, updates of applications and web postings
 inventory, shipping, stock management and equipment maintenance
Education
07/2000 Institute of Audio Research NY, NY
 Accelerated Recording Engineering & Production Program Certification 3.64 GPA
1996 The CDL School Miami, FL
 CDL Class A – All Endorsements

2. Skills
 Location ENG / EFP sound mixer / record
 studio audio 2.0 / 5.1: record, mix, master, sound design, ADR, foley, scoring
 video editing, data wrangler, DVD authoring, AC3 encoding, format conversion
 videographer, camera assist
 various tape layback & sync, signal flow, soldering/wiring
 grip, P.A, equipment repair, cable assembly
 valid CDL A license, impeccable record, verifiable diesel truck driver work history
 bilingual: spanish – fluent
Computer software
 Audio: Pro tools 7.1, DP4, Soundminer 3.0, Sound Forge, Audacity
 Video: FCP7, Avid Nitris DX, Adobe Premiere CS6, Adobe After effects, DVD Studio Pro 4
 General Applications (Mac/PC): R2, 4D Datanet, Filemaker Pro, iLife, Mac OS, WIN 10, 45 WPM
Equipment
 Recorder / Mixer - Zaxcom Nomad 10, Sound devices 664, 663, 788t, 744t, 552, Shure, Mackie,
 Consoles - Soundtracs DPC-II, Digidesign Icon & ProControl, Yamaha O1V & O2R
 Digital cinema audio workflow - Alexa, RED, Canon C300, Phantom, Sony F5- F55-EX3
 DSLR audio workflow - Canon 5D Mark III, Mark II, 7D, 60D
 Camera Op – Red Scarlet, Canon C300, C100, 5D. 7D, Sony PDW800, 3CCD Cameras
References
Tom Jucarone/Peter Holcomb/Marshall Grupp Mixer/Partner Sound Lounge (212) 388-1212
Guido Fodale Line Producer/Production Supervisor (305)610-4655
Claudia Rivas Production/Project Manager (305)491-9623
Adam Schilling Broadcast Production MGR Zimmerman (954)240-4861
Mike Greene EP/Director Spring Valley Productions (818)795-9834
Tony Vagnuolo DP/Gaffer Moving Picture (954)850-1289
Bob Giammarco Mixer/CEO aE|Media (480) 540-0644
Morgan Visconti (via receptionist) Composer/Partner HumanWorldWide (212) 352-0211
Todd Kolich President Ko-mar Productions, Inc. (561) 671-3745
Mary Ann Duffy Production Manager (561)843-6223
Scott Ouellette Video Assist / Location Sound (754) 246-1323
Bill Wasko Production Manager Platypus Productions (561) 261-0294
Brian Zirkowitz Senior Video Editor/WXEL-TV PBS42 (561) 512-4906
Dick Robinson Founder/Connecticut School of Broadcasting (561) 797-7898
Ian Berkowitz Attorney at law/Berkowitz & Associates, P.A. (561) 982-7800
*additional references & list of clients available upon request