Experience Sound

As a dedicated freelance sound engineer based in Houston, TX, I specialize in capturing high-quality audio for film and commercial productions. My goal is not just to record clean sound, but to preserve the performance and emotion of every scene using professional equipment. Whether on a bustling set or an intimate location, I adapt to any environment to ensure the best possible sound. Great visuals deserve equally great audio—let’s make every moment sound as good as it looks!

Experience Sound

Meet John Maximos Melchor

John Maximos Melchor—known on set as ‘Max’ or ‘Sound-Man-Max’—is a dedicated film sound mixer and boom operator. A skilled one-man operation, he combines a passion for sound with meticulous planning and an unwavering drive for perfection. Known for his calm, polite demeanor and quiet efficiency on set, he adapts seamlessly to any environment, staying composed under pressure while delivering top-tier audio that enhances every production.

Boom Operating

Boom operating goes far beyond just holding a pole. When involved in early pre-production, I dedicate days to memorizing scripts, studying lines, and anticipating every movement to ensure the mic is always in the perfect position for optimal clarity. On set, I stay agile and precise, balancing discretion with efficiency to capture clean dialogue while remaining unseen. I operate like a ninja—always out of the way, yet ready to solve any issue swiftly and silently.

Sound Mixing

As a location sound mixer, I specialize in capturing crystal-clear audio through meticulous planning and precision. Over the past two years, I’ve honed my workflow, constantly researching, testing new equipment, and refining my mix to meet the demands of every scene. With each shoot, I push for even greater quality. Whether on a controlled set or in the midst of chaos, I adapt seamlessly to any environment to deliver the best possible sound.

Creative Vision

Sound is more than just clarity—it’s storytelling. I work closely with directors, DPs, and editors to craft an immersive audio experience that deepens a film’s emotional impact. From being involved in early pre-production, to selecting the right microphones and shaping sonic atmospheres, I take a creative, intentional approach to ensure sound doesn’t just accompany the visuals—it elevates them.

“We are not just providing technical support. We are making hundreds of creative choices all day. Where we put a lav mic in a costume is a creative choice. Whether we decide to prioritize a boom or a lav is a creative choice. Production sound is inhernetly creative.”

– SIMON HAYES, Production Sound Mixer

RECENT PROJECTS

"Dear Emory"

With 24 hours to live, Eli reflects on his unspoken love for his best friend, Emory, contemplating whether to confess his feelings before it’s too late.

"String Theory"

Only when a grieving daughter recalls the melody of her late father is she able to travel back in time to gain closure.

"The Trip"

Two disillusioned best friends turn to their local dealer for a wild night, only for it to spiral into chaos after taking more than they should have.

"Aftermath"

A group of high schoolers piece together the clues around them to uncover something sinister going on in their town.

"Sol Sisters"

Two sisters must learn to survive after a cataclysmic storm erases society as we know it and leaves them as the sole survivors, forcing them to discover what truly drives us when all is lost.

"Amber"

Lola (Hayley Daggers) is a normal punk girl; the only problem is that she is a vampire! Eternally prowling for virgin blood to keep her youth, she stumbles into Amber (Jackie Bayes) and begins to catch feelings for her food.