I'm going to be needing a mastering engineer in a few months to master about 35-40 pieces of music and I'm seeking some one who fits the following description:
1. Los Angeles-based, preferably... however, if the mastering engineer is familiar with the film trailer genre, I'm happy to work with anybody, anywhere. I'd just prefer to be able to talk in person or on the phone about what I'm seeking.
2. Mainly works with theatrical-release film trailer music: orchestral, rock and orchestral hybrids (orchestral mixed with rock or hip hop or electronica grooves/instrumentation)
3. Has worked with production music libraries before or understands what that entails
4. Has good taste: I'm not looking for a "loudness expert" (though this stuff needs to be a bit more "pumped" than a film score), but more somebody who has great taste and knows where to touch the music lightly and where to hit it hard. (i.e. a good ME!
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5. Lastly, somebody who will not break the bank fee-wise, but has the skills and aspirations to get there someday soon...
A lot to ask? Perhaps...but essentially I'm looking for an ME who understands and likes film trailer music and would like to work with a client who will hire them for at least 3 big projects every year.
Any recommendations highly appreciated!
Best,
Dan