BURBANK, CA — Benchmark Post (www.benchmarkpost.com) is a new, independent audio post facility that caters to film and television content creators. The company plans to open its newly-acquired Burbank facility, previously occupied by Todd-Soundelux, in the Fall.
Benchmark Post is the idea of Pedro Jimenez, who’s company Benchmark Sound Services operates as a full-service audio facility specializing in theatrical trailer mixing and editorial for motion picture marketing. It’s located on the Universal Studios lot and has been in business since 2008, posting hundreds of trailers, including Furious 7, Jurassic World and
The Hunger Games.
"We are thrilled to re-open the doors of one of the industry's most iconic sound studios and look forward to welcoming fellow talent and clients with a new audio destination in the city of Burbank," says Jimenez. "Our state-of-the-art facility will offer a fresh and innovative approach to post production sound with an environment that supports the talent and enhances the creative process."
Renovation plans for the 2901 West Alameda location include remodeling two mix stages, adding a third mix stage and converting the current 3,000-square-foot vault into client editorial suites, bringing the total space to nearly 20,000-square-feet.
Benchmark Post will Dolby Atmos, Barco Auro, IMAX, 4K video projection with 3D capabilities, along with and the latest Avid hardware and software, including dual-operator System 5 mix consoles. The facility will offer audio post services for feature films, television, documentaries, movie trailers and foreign markets, including Spanish-language/Latin entertainment.