Charlie Marshall O’Reilly

Sound Speed

Skill Set

Musical Composition

Music Production

Video and Audio Post Production

Location Sound

Video Editing

Certifications

DBS Institute - Bristol

Diploma in Musical Production.

Acquired advanced skills in sound recording, mixing, and music production.

BA Hons in Music and Sound for Film and T.V. (3rd Year).

In-depth study of sound design, audio post-production, and film music composition.
The study of Foley artistry and implementing it into creative projects.
The practice of various spatial audio techniques including mixing in 5.1 and 7.4.2 formats using Dolby Atmos.
Exploring Compositional skills including writing original scores and presenting them to members of Bristol symphony Orchestra to perform whilst overseeing the recording.
Working closely with various directors and industry personnel in and around Bristol to come together and create a range of diverse short films.

Experience

"Narrative Chaos" | 2023

Screenology Film School

Role: Soundtrack Composer, Post-Production Engineer, Location Sound Engineer, Foley Artist.
Key Contributions:
- Composed and contributed to the soundtrack, enhancing the film's emotional depth.
- Engineered and dubbed audio during post-production, ensuring high-quality sound output.
- Managed location sound recording, capturing clean and accurate audio in challenging environments.
- Created Foley sound effects, adding realism and texture to the final sound mix.

"Alien Child" | 2024

Director: Milly Rustum

Role: Location Sound Engineer, Post-Production Mixer
Key Contributions:
- Engineered on-location sound recording, ensuring clarity and consistency across scenes.
- Mixed audio in post-production, balancing dialogue, music, and sound effects for a cohesive final product.

Personal Projects

Produced, mixed, and mastered a series of personal projects that showcase a blend of creative sound design and technical prowess. These projects involve re-dubbing, re-scoring, and original sound design for a variety of media, demonstrating a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of production software.

Short Film and Animation Re-dubs:
- Re-scored and re-dubbed existing short films and animations, replacing original audio tracks with custom soundtracks and dialogue to enhance the narrative.
- Designed and implemented original sound effects, ensuring synchronisation with visual elements for a cohesive final product.
Film and Game Trailer Re-scores:
- Created custom soundtracks for film and game trailers, emphasising mood, pacing, and dramatic impact.
- Integrated Foley artistry to enhance the realism and immersion of the audio experience.
Independent Film Projects:
- Collaborated with independent filmmakers to produce, mix, and master soundtracks and sound effects for short films, contributing to both the artistic and technical aspects of the projects.
- Provided comprehensive sound design services, from initial concept to final mastering, ensuring a polished and professional audio product.

Technical Skills

Software Proficiency:
- Logic Pro: Expert in composing and arranging music, sound design, and audio mixing.
- Ableton Live: Skilled in live sound production, sequencing, and sound synthesis.
- Pro Tools: Advanced capabilities in audio editing, post-production mixing, and mastering.
Sound Engineering:
- Location sound recording, Foley artistry, and ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement).
- Proficient in audio post-production, including dubbing and mixing for film.
Musical Composition:
- Composing original scores tailored to narrative themes and emotional arcs in film.

Projects & Collaborations

"Narrative Chaos" - Collaborated closely with directors and editors to align sound design with the visual narrative.
"Alien Child" - Worked in a dynamic production environment, balancing the technical and creative demands of film sound.

Additional Information

Availability: Open to freelance and contract work, with a focus on film and television projects.
Interests: Film scoring, sound design innovation, and immersive audio experiences.

Achievements

Founder of Independant Sound-scaping Record Label (Bristol)

“Auricle Alchemy Academy” is a collective of innovative musicians and sound creators who operate from their sonic laboratory, The Mothership, a studio that serves as both a creative haven and a launchpad for boundary-pushing music. Specialising in ambient soundscapes, up-tempo live music productions, and everything in between.

Drawing from a diverse array of instruments—synthesisers, generative synthesis, loop pedals, saxophones and keys.

Founder of Independent Record Label (Bristol)

Established and managed a Bristol-based record label focused on promoting independent artists. This venture allowed local talent to gain exposure and provided a platform for unique voices in the music scene.

Album Production and Release:

Produced, mastered, and released an album under the label, which garnered significant attention. The album was picked up by a prominent trip-hop label in Germany, which handled the distribution to top streaming platforms, significantly increasing its reach and listenership.

Live Music Event Organisation: