You’re coming to Mexico to shoot some interviews, a documentary, a corporate video or maybe a travel show. You could bring a camera crew with you, or hire one here. Let’s look at some pros and cons. If you hire a Mexico sound man, you get a professional sound recordist who is based in Mexico. You have effortlessly added a Spanish speaking video and film production professional to your team. One who knows the language, the culture and how to avoid any pitfalls. What’s more, you save on the travel expenses and planning that go with bringing your sound person on the plane. It’s also likely that the day rate of your Mexico sound man (or woman) will be lower than what you pay for a location sound recordist at home. This is especially true if you are coming from the US or Europe. What about the cons? You may have someone you’re used to working with, a sound man or woman who knows what to do before you have to tell them. Your trusted colleague knows your working style, laughs at your jokes, and only when the camera’s not rolling! Hopefully they won’t get an upset tummy the day of the shoot because they’re not used to the food. Or find the heat uncomfortable. So, on balance how do the advantages of hiring me as your Mexico sound man match up against any cons?
My name is Martin, and I come from the NYC area. Formally trained at the American Film Institute, (AFI) I’ve been shooting video and recording on location sound for an international clientele for over 25 years. I’ve lived and worked in five countries on three continents. My client that have included the BBC, The United Nations, Hilton Hotels, Chevrolet, McCann World Group, Ogilvy and Mather, Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network, and the Duchess of York. I’m a native English speaker fluent in Spanish and French. I bring all my own gear and I’m easy to get along with. If you need a week or a month to make payment of my fee because that’s your company policy, I can often accommodate that. As an all-around asset to your Mexico film crew, my skill set includes shooting, lighting, interpreting, interviewing, and directing. I’m based in Jalisco, just outside the state capital Guadalajara, and just 20 minutes from the international airport. Do you have need of a crew that consists of more than a Mexico sound man? Head over to the Studio Tlaque website where you can read about the team I head up for larger projects. Or to get a quote on my services for providing on location sound for your Mexico film or television production, contact me here.