Blaise Davis

Blaise Davis

Assistant Audio Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Three-time Grammy Nominated Audio Engineer, Co-Founder & Chief Engineer of Natural High Music Jamaica Record Label and Studio

  • Education

    • Media Technology Institute Jamaica

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      Diploma of Video Production Techniques
    • Full Sail University

      2009 - 2011
      Bachelor of Science - BS Recording Arts Technology/Technician
    • Emerson College

      2007 - 2009
      Sound Design
  • Experience

    • Reggae Sumfest

      Jul 2004 - Jul 2004
      Assistant Audio Engineer

      * Assisted in establishing a small recording studio to record a live stage show* Performed sound checks for all microphones on stage* Relayed information from stage to recording studio

    • WERS 88.9 FM

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2009
      On-Air Radio Host

      * Hosted Rocker's Reggae Programme for radio station

    • "Rise Up" (film on underground music scene in Jamaica)

      Feb 2006 - Sept 2009
      Engineer

      * Engineered recording sessions for artists portrayed in the filmMusic was recorded and available after the films release so that viewers could hear more from the artists they learned about.

    • "Torche"

      Oct 2009 - Oct 2009
      Assistant Engineer

      * Assisted in recording live performances at Park Ave. Record store

    • Reverse Spin Records

      Sept 2011 - Apr 2012
      Intern

      * Edited and mixed sessions on Pro Tools 9HD * Set up live rooms for recording sessions/rehearsals* Documentation and data management (recall)* Cleaned and organized studio

    • CBS

      Nov 2011 - Nov 2011
      Assistant Engineer

      * Worked with crew to record sound on set

    • Rootz Underground "Releaf" Tour

      Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
      Assistant Engineer

      * Assisted in: set up, sound check and front of house mixing for various venues along tour.

    • Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2012
      Front of House Engineer

      * Front of house Engineer for Reggae Band “Indubious”

    • Natural High Music Record Label and Studio

      Feb 2013 - now
      Co-Founder/ Chief Engineer

      * Production of advertisements/psa's including Ministry of Health Jamaica* Sales - continuously building and maintaining client base* Coordinating and scheduling studio sessions/events and responsible for project management * Administration - documentation, communications, emails ,billing, banking * Quality control of all goods and services provided* Social media content development, implementation and promotion

    • "Ching Pow, Far East Yardies"

      May 2014 - Sept 2014
      Supervising Sound Editor

      * Recording and mix of all audio for full length motion picture* Dubbing and Dialogue Replacement * Soundtrack/Score Production and Management * Foley/ Sound Effects

    • "Required Reading" (Soundtrack for Interactive Art Exhibition)

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
      Supervising Sound Editor

      * Soundtrack/Score Production and Management for Interactive Art Installation* Foley/Sound Effects (Shown at "1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair London" )

    • "Denzil's Dance"

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Supervising Sound Editor

      * Soundtrack/Score Production and Management.* Foley/Sound Effects.

    • Showmax Event Services

      Aug 2024 - Sept 2024
      Audio Engineer

      Set up and strike for various events in the Vancouver B.C. area.

    • Vancouver Film School

      Aug 2024 - now
      Sound Design & Pro Tools Instructor

      Teaching foundation class is Pro Tools and Sound Design including: Fundamentals, Foley & Dialogue Recording, Editing, Sound effect layering, Editing and Mixing Techniques, Pro Tools.

    • Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

      Sept 2024 - now
      Pro Audio Sales Representative

      Sales and Rentals for Pro Audio and Recording equipment.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pro Tools 210M Certification

      Avid
      Jul 2011