I am a dedicated and technically skilled sound recordist experienced in capturing sound for film, television and commercial projects. I hold a BSc Degree in Sound Design and have completed an intensive practical course in TV Assistant and Outside Broadcast Sound Operations. I pride myself on my attention to audio detail and my ability to achieve clean sound when faced with challenging sonic environments, delivering organised audio files and reliable production support across location and documentary work.

Douglas Rorrison

I am a dedicated and technically skilled sound recordist experienced in capturing sound for film, television and commercial projects. I hold a BSc Degree in Sound Design and have completed an intensive practical course in TV Assistant and Outside Broadcast Sound Operations. I pride myself on my attention to audio detail and my ability to achieve clean sound when faced with challenging sonic environments, delivering organised audio files and reliable production support across location and documentary work.

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I am a dedicated and technically skilled sound recordist experienced in capturing sound for film, television and commercial projects. I hold a BSc Degree in Sound Design and have completed an intensive practical course in TV Assistant and Outside Broadcast Sound Operations.

I pride myself on my attention to audio detail and my ability to achieve clean sound when faced with challenging sonic environments, delivering organised audio files and reliable production support across location and documentary work.

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Work Experience

Sound Recordist (Virtual Production Academy, location sound and post crossover) at CoStar Realtime Lab
June 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Selected for CoStar Realtime Lab’s virtual production academy funded by Screen Scotland and UK Research and Innovation. Took on the role of sound recordist and contributed key roles in the post-production sound process. Assisted other roles such as DIT and editing due to the crossover required by virtual production workflows.
Lead Sound Recordist, Sound Editor (and Assistant Video Editor for select work) at BrewDog (ad hoc freelance support)
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Worked as lead sound recordist and sound editor for specialised social media campaigns for BrewDog, BrewDog Distilling Co. and management. Recorded sound in dynamic environments such as breweries, distilleries and in nature. Led sound on The Last Unicorn (London/Las Vegas) and edited audio. Served as second unit sound mixer and boom operator on The Lost Forest (Aviemore). Also supported video editing for certain deliverables.
Freelance Location Sound Recordist
August 1, 2019 - Present
Worked in location sound across the UK and USA since 2019, focusing primarily on commercial projects and independent films (short and feature). Delivered organised audio files in a wide range of formats for post-production teams. Worked with commercial clients including BBC Creative, NBC Peacock, BrewDog/BrewDog Distilling Co., Mous, RedTail Media, OONI and Spirit Studios. Expanded into documentary work on longer-term projects in development. Responsible for achieving clean, detailed production audio in challenging sonic environments.

Education

BSc Degree in Sound Design at Edinburgh Napier University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
TV Sound Operations at City of Glasgow College
July 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Qualifications

TV Assistant and Outside Broadcast Sound Operations (intensive practical course)
January 1, 2025 - August 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Other