Kate Finan - Boom Box Post Production

After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Sound Recording Technology, Kate began her career as a post-production sound effects editor. Over the next several years, she worked her way up to being a supervising sound editor at Warner Bros. and then left to start her own studio, Boom Box Post, with business partner and fellow supervising sound editor, Jeff Shiffman.

Together, they lead post-production sound crews for animated television series. In addition, Kate also acts as the re-recording mixer on several series. Recently, Kate and Jeff have launched an additional venture, Boom Box Library, which creates custom sound effect libraries as well as software to aid in the sound design process. Over the course of her career, Kate has been nominated for MPSE Golden Reel Awards, Music + Sound Awards, and a Daytime Emmy. You can read more about her company and enjoy additional blog posts at www.boomboxpost.com.

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3 Easy Steps to Cutting Classic Cartoon Sound Effects

3 Easy Steps to Cutting Classic Cartoon Sound Effects
Kate shares 3 steps to cutting classic cartoon effects in her latest blog, Check it out!
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Women in Audio Engineering

Women in Audio Engineering
Although women from every generation continue to forge ahead in our field, the hard reality of being only five percent of...
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How to Push your Sound Design to the Max

How to Push your Sound Design to the Max
We get a lot of questions about how much you should do in your sound design pass versus how much to...
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Whose Job is It? When Plug-in Effects are Sound Design vs. Mix Choices.

Whose Job is It? When Plug-in Effects are Sound Design vs. Mix Choices.
SoundGirl Kate Finan discusses job roles in regards to plug-ins in sound design and mix choices.
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Sonic Memories

Sonic Memories
Katie Finan shares how she channels her memories to excel at recording sounds; creating emotional ties to the recordings for a...
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Glossary of Sound Effects (Part 2)

Glossary of Sound Effects (Part 2)
Part 2 of Kate Finan's great glossary of sound effects. Check our her definitions of over 30 terms!
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Glossary of Sound Effects (Part 1)

Glossary of Sound Effects (Part 1)
Refresh your sound effects definitions with this great glossary produced by Kate Finan. Watch for part 2 soon!
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One Is Not Enough: Understanding Bias in the Audio Community

One Is Not Enough: Understanding Bias in the Audio Community
Kate Finan discusses her first job in a studio, the bias she felt, and challenges all to get out of our...
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The History of Sound Design

The History of Sound Design
I decided to take a closer look at the history of the term Sound Design, the differences in how it is...
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