Sound artist jobs in Finland
Sound artists use sound as a main creative medium. They express, through the creation of sounds, their intention and identity. Sound art is interdisciplinary in nature and takes on hybrid forms.
Sound artist - Which skills are essential?
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Create cues for any sound technicians and verify their understanding of them. If no sound crew are available, use others' cues to operate the sound system.
Make the necessary preparations to record music or other sounds on several tracks.
Mix recorded sound from several sources using a mix panel, and edit it to obtain the desired mix.
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Prepare and run a technical sound check before rehearsals or live shows. Check instrument setup and ensure correct functioning of the audio equipment. Anticipate possible technical problems during a live show.
Manage electronic logistics of sound equipment used for broadcasting, mixing, and taping.
Perform sound checks. Set up audio equipment for optimal sound output before as well as during performance. Regulate the volume during broadcasts by controlling the audio equipment
Program sound cues and rehearse sound states before or during rehearsals.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Mix audio signals from multiple sound sources during rehearsals or in a live situation.
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the field, attend events, etc.
Monitor the daily operations in a audio recording studio. Make sure that persons involved in recording studio activities can produce the desired quality of sound according to customer specifications. Ensure the material is maintained and available.
Operate software and equipment that transform and reproduce digital, analogue sounds and sound waves into the desired perceivable audio to be streamed.
Edit audio footage using a variety of sofware, tools, and techniques such as crossfading, speed effects, and removing unwanted noises.
Record a sound or musical performance in a studio or live environment. Use the appropriate equipment and your professional judgment to capture the sounds with optimal fidelity.
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.
Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.
Sound artist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
Communicate with staff members at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
Recording and mixing audio signals from different sound sources on a multi-track recorder.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Assess past artistic activities with a view to improving future projects.
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Take part in recording sessions in music studios.
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.