LOCation. Sound
LOCation. Sound
Hi, thanks for dropping by! Grab a brew and have a look at what i do.
For the detail savy,
*I’m a location sound recordist with over 10 years experience across all forms of content. From red carpets to war zones and everything in between.
* AC, DOP and Camera op experience.
* Proficient knowledge across sound and camera tech.
* Experience in FCP / X editing
* Insured worldwide
* Based in Surrey and Sydney
Please touch base to talk about your next project.
Credits and recent work can be found under Sound / Camera / Gallery
Thanks!
testimonials.
testimonials.
PAT CALLINAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
PAT CALLINAN'S 4X4 ADVENTURES
"I've worked with John Smetana for the past five years while producing Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures.
We work long hours and go to challenging locations, so it can be a tough ask for crew. I guess testament to
John's resilience and creativity is the fact that I keep wanting him to come and shoot and record sound
time and time again. He's a perfect gentleman, a great guy to have on crew (with a top sense of humour)
and most importantly for us, his quality is first class. He shoots creatively, understands what you need for
the edit suite, and his audio skills are excellent.“
PAT@MR4X4.COM.AU +61 417 779 170
TIM HAWKINS
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
MY KITCHEN RULES / HOUSE RULES
"I have known John for over ten years where he has worked for me as a Sound Recordist, Cameraman,
Camera Assist, Video Editor. His skill set is so versatile that he can adapt and perform
in many roles. John is a pleasure to have on set, he is hard working, punctual, creative, honest and patient.
He is a people person and has excellent communication skills. John's true asset is his technical ability.
He has worked for me on many large primetime TV shows in Australia as well as smaller single camera
shoots. John's sound/pictures never let me down and if he was still living in Australia, he would have no
problem acquiring work with me or any number of top level production companies or networks.
I highly recommend John in any television technical roll. I've traveled far and wide with him in the most
difficult situations and he has never let me down."
TIM@TIMHAWKINSPRODUCTIONS.COM.AU +61 414 351 742
MARCUS HAMILL
DIRECTOR
LUSCIOUS INTERNATIONAL
"John's positive attitude and can do approach makes him a real asset for any production.
He's a team player who is adaptable and efficient, and his work is always of the highest quality.
He's an absolute pleasure to have on set and I really can't recommend him highly enough."
MARCUS@LUSCIOUS.COM.AU +61 404 090 559