Pannaga Rao
Audio Engineer & Sound Designer
A dedicated and detail-oriented Audio Engineer with seven years of specialized experience shaping the sonic landscape of film. My career is built on a passion for storytelling through sound, from capturing pristine on-set dialogue to designing immersive soundscapes and delivering polished final mixes.
My expertise spans the entire audio post-production pipeline, including:
Production Sound: Meticulous on-set recording with a focus on capturing clean, usable dialogue.
Dialogue Editing & Cleaning: Expert restoration and editing for clarity, utilizing industry-standard tools like iZotope RX to eliminate noise, clicks, and other artifacts.
Sound Design & SFX: Creating and layering compelling sound effects that enhance narrative and emotional impact.
Mixing for Picture: Balancing dialogue, music, and effects (DM&E) to create a rich, coherent, and dynamic final mix that meets theatrical and broadcast standards.
Mastering: Ensuring technical excellence and consistency across all audio deliverables.
I am highly proficient in all major Digital Audio Workstations, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Cubase.
I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and am committed to achieving the director’s creative vision while adhering to the highest technical standards. I am always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to compelling visual stories with powerful sound.
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Artist: Sinchana Murthy
Song: Ella Tilidu Noduvalli
Genre: Semi-classical
I had the incredible pleasure of recording ,mixing and mastering “Ella Tilidu Noduvalli” for Sinchana Murthy. This track is a beautiful, atmospheric piece that builds from a intimate verse to a huge, cinematic chorus. My goal was always to serve the song’s emotional arc and ensure every element had its own space to breathe and shine.
Vyartha Veer - Sound Design & Audio Post-Production
As the Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for [Short Film Title], I was responsible for crafting the entire sonic landscape from the raw production audio to the final, polished mix. My goal was to ensure that every sound element served the director’s vision, enhancing the narrative and emotional impact of the film.
My work on this project encompassed the full audio post-production pipeline:
Creative Sound Design: I designed and built the film’s auditory world from the ground up. This included creating [mention 1-2 specific examples, e.g., the eerie ambience for the forest scenes, the futuristic UI sounds for the computer interfaces, the impactful magical effects] to deepen the narrative and immerse the audience in the story.
Foley & Ambiance: To add a layer of tactile realism, I sourced and recorded custom Foley sounds for footsteps, props, and specific character movements. I also layered detailed ambient beds to give each location a unique and believable acoustic signature.
Music Editing & Integration: I worked closely with the composer [if applicable, mention the composer’s name here] to seamlessly edit and integrate the original score, ensuring perfect sync with the picture and a harmonious balance with dialogue and sound effects.
Final Mix & Mastering: The final 5.1/Theatre [choose one] mix was completed in Pro Tools, carefully balancing all dialogue, music, and sound effect elements for clarity, depth, and dynamic impact. The master was delivered to spec, ensuring technical excellence for festival screenings and digital distribution.
It was a privilege to contribute to Vyartha Veer and collaborate with Aditya Chavan and the talented team to bring this story to life through sound.
Director: Aditya Chavan
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Shabari - Sound Design & Audio Post-Production
As the Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for Shabari, I was responsible for crafting the entire sonic landscape from the raw production audio to the final, polished mix. My goal was to ensure that every sound element served the director’s vision, enhancing the narrative and emotional impact of the film.
My work on this project encompassed the full audio post-production pipeline:
Dialogue Editing & Cleanup: I meticulously edited, synced, and processed all production dialogue using industry-standard tools like iZotope RX to remove background noise, microphone bumps, and other artifacts, resulting in crystal-clear and intelligible vocals.
Creative Sound Design: I designed and built the film’s auditory world from the ground up. This included creating [mention 1-2 specific examples, e.g., the eerie ambience for the forest scenes.
Foley & Ambiance: To add a layer of tactile realism, I sourced and recorded custom Foley sounds for footsteps, props, and specific character movements. I also layered detailed ambient beds to give each location a unique and believable acoustic signature.
Music Editing & Integration: I worked closely with the composer to seamlessly edit and integrate the original score, ensuring perfect sync with the picture and a harmonious balance with dialogue and sound effects.
Final Mix & Mastering: The final 5.1/Theatre [choose one] mix was completed in Pro Tools, carefully balancing all dialogue, music, and sound effect elements for clarity, depth, and dynamic impact. The master was delivered to spec, ensuring technical excellence for festival screenings and digital distribution.
It was a privilege to contribute to Shabari and collaborate with Aneesh Sharma, the director of the film and the talented team to bring this story to life through sound.
Director: Aneesh Sharma
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