James testing out stabilizer rig 2008
Out gathering stock footage 2009
Condenser microphone on video camera
Sound Pro Studios is Independent Media
Media services both in southern Ontario and online include:
- online and direct sales of stock footage video, audio, AE projects and images.
- complete HD video production including shooting, edit and delivery.
- custom graphics, logos and motion graphics in various print or video formats.
- location audio recording for both music or narrative content and original custom musical scoring.
Links on the left describe in more detail various services provided and prices.
About SPS as a independent producer - from owner James Hooey
I started the company informally way back in 1999 recording independent music. With a diploma in Recording Engineering from Fanshawe college and a long musical background, I produced hundreds of recordings from my private studio for several Canadian bands and independent musicians. Delving deeper into my past I wanted to rekindle my teenage enthusiasm for photography and drawing and formally founded a company that could deliver all the current types of media.
Sound Pro Studios was formed in January, 2008 with a vision to specialize in digital media in all it's formats. I wanted to utilize the latest technologies available to create high end productions on a small budget. What has developed is simply awe inspiring, as affordable digital video cameras and professional software have allowed me to create high end media for clients who would never have considered it due to previous costs.
The other aspect I have embraced along the way is a rapidly expanding community that has developed through the proliferation of the world wide web. To further my knowledge in media creation, design, videography and social trends I have often relied on literally hundreds of great online resources. I wanted Sound Pro Studios to be a part of that community and help others with similar interests. That is partly why this web site exists. While it offers clients a place to shop for services, I also use the web site to help educate and offer resources for creative's to give back to the community.
So that is the market that I know and love and the mind set of Sound Pro Studios as a company. Create cost effective media and encourage the independent producer. The future of Sound Pro Studios lies in knowing that digital technology is forging forward at a tremendous pace and what is possible now is only the beginning.
Audio and Video Training
Graduate of Fanshawe College Recording Engineering 1996-1997, online software and design training from lynda.com video tutorials 2009-2010.
Media Production Experience
Produced: 400+stock media elements available online at Revostock.com, freelance promotional video for Yellow Pages Group, video for Madawaska Kanu Center, Whitesquall Paddling Center, Bruce Tourism, Roger's Community Television, Owen Sound, Eterra Resort, event coverage of Night of Living Louder concert, Underground 66 music video, Bmmchk promo - Mudtown Records, ident graphic for Ellipsis Entertainment, weddings in Grey/Bruce county.
Media Production Gear
Available equipment/software: Canon XHA1, Canon HV40 video cameras, GoProHD underwater video camera, Letus Extreme 35mm lens adapter/Nikon primes, Manfrotto 503/531 tripod, Vintec tripods, Glidecam Smoothshooter Stabilizer Rig for 9 lb cameras, Sennheiser wireless lavs, WDH52 video lens, Canon Rebel XTI, Zylight Z90 portable light, 3000W PBL light kit, 19'x12' green screen/backdrops, video dolly with 18' track, Audio Technica/AKG/Shure microphones, quad core 3.2ghz/16 gig ram/GTX285 gpu edit station, Mackie 1604VLZ mixer, AI3 ad/da converters, EMU ESI 4000, outboard studio equipment, Adobe CS4/CS5 Production Premium software suite, Sony Vegas Pro 8, Zaxwerks Invigorator Pro, Trapcode Suite, Optical Flares, Twitch, Sony Acid 4, Sony Cinescore, Wacom Intuos 4 tablet, Behringer reference monitors, TD5 Trapkit drums, Gibson guitar, Washburn 5 string Bass, 88 note Midiman keyboard....phewww, there's more but you get the idea.
To discuss a project contact us here.