Grant Johnson - 323 251 0423 - Grant@OneLouderSound.com - IMDb
With many years of experience in sound for film and television, I can give your project’s audio the attention and expertise it deserves. I have worked on feature films, episodic dramas, broadcast television, documentaries, commercials, and corporate videos.
I'm also an FAA-certified commercial drone pilot with a Part 107 license, fully qualified to fly drones for commercial purposes.
I am based in Nashville, TN, but have valid US and New Zealand passports and am willing to travel anywhere I’m needed.
About Me
I started my audio career in my home country of New Zealand, where I worked mainly in Post Production doing everything from mixing, sound effects and dialog editing, foley, and ADR recording. I worked on episodic drama and comedy shows, documentaries, and corporate videos. The highlight of my New Zealand career was undoubtedly working on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and being on the team that won the Best Sound Editing Oscar for The Two Towers.
In 2004 I immigrated to America and became a U.S. citizen. In my time in the U.S., I have followed my passion for location field recording and mixing. My years of dialog editing have given me a strong understanding of what is required and helpful to post production.
Services
Field Production & Location Audio
On-site Sound Mixing for Field Production
Multi-Track Audio Recording at Location
Playback and Audio Support Services
Sound Effects Collection and Design
Boom Mic Operation
Professional Audio Consulting
I have a comprehensive Location Audio package that includes top-tier gear such as Sound Devices mixer/recorders, Lectrosonics wireless systems paired with Sanken Cos-11d, Countryman, and Tram microphones, as well as DPA and Sennheiser boom mics. For camera hops, I use Zaxcom stereo units, and Sennheiser IFBs for client/director headsets. I also work with Tentacle time code sync boxes and smart slate to maintain precise synchronization with cameras. My kit is filled out with a wide range of other essential audio tools and accessories. My equipment is always growing and evolving—I just can’t resist the allure of new, shiny toys.
Audio Post-Production
Sound Editing and Mixing for Picture
Creative Sound Design
Audio Enhancement (Sweetening)
Voiceover Recording Services
Audio Restoration and Cleanup
Podcast & Audiobook Production
Post-Production Audio Consulting
I utilize a professional-grade setup, including Avid Pro Tools for audio editing and a comprehensive production toolkit. My equipment includes a suite of premium audio production plug-ins for polishing and restoring audio to broadcast quality, top-tier audio interfaces, and a versatile control surface for precise editing. My rig also includes a range of high-quality microphones, an extensive library of over a terabyte of sound effects, and premium studio monitors for accurate referencing.
Drone Pilot
I hold a Part 107 certification, which qualifies me to legally operate drones for commercial purposes
I also own the DJI Air 3S, and it’s a great asset for TV and film shoots. With incredible image quality, excellent low-light performance, and rock-solid stability, it's perfect for capturing unique aerial shots that only a drone can get. Its long flight time and advanced sensors provide smooth, cinematic footage.
Examples of my work
Fox Sports Promo
Immersive sound design created for a Fox Sports soccer promo.
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!
One of a series of cartoons I sound designed and mixed, as well as editing library music to seamlessly match the pre-animated visuals.
Porchlight Sessions
A feature-length bluegrass documentary for which I recorded approximately 80% of the interviews and music, and handled all post-production audio editing and mixing.
