Audio & Accessories News

Surfing the sound way

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:46

Jim Petrak

br> Sound Surfers offers a comprehensive audio post-production solution to its clients. With an exceptional team of sound designers and re-recording mixers for both film and long form TV miniseries, it is among the most respected and sought after service in the industry.

This combination of talent led Sound Surfers to win South Africa’s first AMAA (African Movie Academy Award) for best achievement in sound in 2011.

After a decade of service to filmmaking in South Africa, owner and head engineer Jim Petrak founded the audio post-production company in 2009, which specialises in the design of motion picture sound.

“Sound Surfers specialises in feature film soundtracks and cinema sound. We design the film’s entire soundtrack from scratch. This includes conception of sound design according to the director’s needs, as well as everything else required during the process — dialogue, sound effects, Foleys, additional dialogue replacement (ADR) and mixing. We do the whole lot.”

Petrak notes that he tends to use larger studios a lot less these days. “Due to advances in technology larger studios are not required in certain circumstances. I do believe, however, that they will never become obsolete — especially in the professional field. We are always on the look-out for new technology and invest heavily in this area.”

Sound Surfers have been busy of late; its most significant projects are the local movies Skyf and Semi-Soet.

“We take great pride in our work and continually strive to deliver superior craftsmanship on every production,” continues Petrak, “in order to produce excellence that will allow our work to speak for itself. Attention to detail is our trademark and we are proud to be at the forefront of one of the most rapidly growing industries in South Africa.”

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