Who is Mark Hooper?


​Mark Hooper is an Australian freelance creative practitioner and researcher specialising in sound for screen projects (including sound design, audio editing, and composition), multi-sensory art and research. Attaining a Bachelors Degree in Design - Digital Media (2020) with distinction, Honors in Media and Communication, at RMIT (2021) and background studies in film, photography, and contemporary art at Deakin University (2004). Mark has also been trained in multiple styles and genres of drumming and percussion since 2011, playing and recording with a variety of musical artists.

Mark's personal approach to sound is heavily influenced by holistic and experimental methods with a focus on harnessing the psychophysiological effects and mechanisms of sound and music to create heightened levels of audience engagement across a broad spectrum of human emotions and experiences. 
​Mark's work is often shrouded in mystery, choosing to focus on the work, (not the artist) in order to create meaning via audience engagement with a range of mediums. 

Recent work includes sound design and editing on the documentary JFK: Revisited (2021), directed by Oliver Stone. The live audio-visual performance of Clock in (2021), sound design for Urbanality (2019) by Evan McInness and the ongoing Gippsland field recording project, Found Sounds Gippsland (2018-2021).

Mark has also worked as a researcher at the RMIT Audiokinetic lab since 2018, undertaking extensive research and design in tactile vibration and music experiences. Specificaly contributing to a range of health and entertainment interventions for the Alfred Hospital, Dementia Australia, Templer Home for the Aged, TLC Aged Care and Royal Freemasons Aged Care.



Freelance creative services available:
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  • Sound design
  • Sound editing
  • Music Composition
  • Field Recording and licensing
  • Video editing
  • Multi-sensory installations and performance​
  • Research
For information about services and pricing please email:  
markhoopersound@gmail.com
I would like to acknowledge the Kurnai Gunai people as the land's traditional owners, where many of these sounds, art, and videos were recorded and produced.

I wish to pay my respects to the Elders, past, and present, and I extend my respect to any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may be listening and viewing this content online today.