Lynne Butler
Audio Engineer, Sound Recordist
Melbourne
Biography
As a highly experienced sound practitioner with over 25 years in the sound field I thrive in the dynamic world of location sound recording for documentaries, films, TVC’s and television series. I have captured the soundscapes for many acclaimed productions.
My expertise in audio post production was honed at the ABC whilst working on iconic Australian shows such as Kath and Kim and Sea Change which informed my understanding of what is required in location to make a production come to life.
As a freelancer I bring a collaborative and thoughtful spirit and approach to every project with a view to elevate the sound and help tell unforgettable stories.
Reviews
There are so many qualities required of a sound recordist and Lynne has them all. She calms talent and readies them for the camera - not just with mics, but with kind words and just the right amount of chat.
She reads a room and thinks carefully about how she’ll work in it, where she’ll be best placed and how, in the edit, it’s all going to sing with crisp sound. She is unobtrusive but always communicating. She is also adaptable, strong and hard working. Lynne also loves her craft and is a born listener, so working with her is always a joy.
Tosca Looby - Producer/Director - Northern Pictures
Lynne lives for audio.
She has an obsessive ear for making things sound as good as they possibly can. I’ve worked with her on all kinds of shoots but on my two recent short films - which featured lots of extreme closeups of shaving, hair-cutting and grooming - I knew she was just the right person to capture the intimate but tricky subtleties that made them work so well.
Albert Kooman - Producer - Gardening Australia/ Independent film maker