Sound designer Damian Candusso has joined Trackdown to provide sound design and audio post production services from the Sydney studio.
Candusso has contributed to the soundtracks of The Lego Movie, The Great Gatsby, Little Fish and Happy Feet 1 and 2.
He is also an active researcher in film sound, immersive cinema and virtual reality and has received a PhD for research into immersive cinema, 3-D film and the soundtrack.
Candusso has been nominated for Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards and has worked on several Australian Film Institute (AFI) Award winning films.
Damian has also received the Centenary Medal for Contribution to Australian Culture for his work in the Australian film industry.
Trackdown general manager, Elaine Beckett, said she was thrilled to have Damian on board.
"Over the years we have collaborated on many projects and we are excited to consolidate our knowledge and facilities to provide the Film and Television industry with a truly world class audio and music post production service!”
Damian said Trackdown provided an exceptional facility for all aspects of screen and music production.
"I look forward to collaborating with the team and bringing my research to industry.”
Trackdown houses a variety of studios and suites and boasts an orchestral scoring stage.
Trackdown caters to all aspects of music supervision and production and audio post production, with innovative technology and expertise.
Credits include feature films, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Lego Movie, Happy Feet (I & II), The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge and Master and
Commander.
Television productions include X-Factor, animated series Zigby and A Place to Call Home.