Terry Boyd, Jr. is a Three-Time MPSE Golden Reel Award Winner

Gilbert, Ariz., April 8, 2025 – Terry Boyd, Jr. thought he knew what he was supposed to do with his life, so he gained an education in Computer Science. However, once he began his career, he realized that wasn’t his true calling.

Now, Boyd is a three-time MPSE Golden Reel award winner.

“I grew up in Mesa, Ariz. with seven sisters, a tremendously giving and loving mother, and raised in an overall musically gifted family, so that was a natural path for me to take early on,” said Boyd. “I was skilled within the IT field, so I figured that was the career path I had to take because it was a strength of mine. So, I earned my degree and started my career. But, I wasn’t happy. Then there was this sudden realization that I needed to make a change…that I needed to do something I truly enjoyed. So, I started researching and found The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences (CRAS). It really pulled at me.”

Boyd initially began his journey with CRAS because of his musical background, but he wasn’t sure what he was going to do with such an education, but he was sure it was going to be in the music industry.

“All of that changed when I got into the post-production courses,” Boyd, a 2012 CRAS graduate, continued. “I was so drawn to it. There was a moment where everything just became clear, and I could see the path ahead for me. From then on, I put all my focus into post-production during my time at CRAS and knew that’s exactly what I wanted to do.”

CRAS placed Boyd at Monkeyland Audio, a post studio in Los Angeles, for his internship.

“Monkeyland was where it all started for me,” Boyd explained. “It was an amazing atmosphere to be in with good, very gifted people to work alongside. I took an interest in foley and was given a chance. I started learning all I could on the foley stage. I can’t say enough about this place and how great the experience was for me.”

A year later, Boyd was offered a job at The Sync Tank foley stage where he then worked for nine years as the foley mixer. He was fortunate to work with some of the most talented and accomplished foley minds in the business.

“The Sync Tank and the people there hold a very special place in my heart,” he continued. “I grew so much not only professionally but as an individual during that time. A lot of long days on the stage, and a lot of laughs to keep us sane. We loved what we did, and it showed in the work.”

Boyd then moved to Las Vegas and was offered an opportunity at Formosa Interactive working on game audio, which is where he still works. He, again, credits his co-workers as insanely talented and wonderful people. Boyd has been with Formosa Interactive for the past two years.

Boyd loves what he does, and his credits prove the point. As a foley and dialogue editor, he tackles editorial alongside his team, and he also works closely with engineers, clients, and VO talent in the recording process.

To date, Boyd has worked on numerous projects, earning him multiple awards.

His most recent video game credits include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (dialogue editor), No Rest for the Wicked (foley editor), Apex Legends (foley editor), Genshin Impact (dialogue editor), Fortnite (foley editor), Madden NFL 24 (foley editor), and The Last of Us: Part 2 (dialogue editor).

Boyd’s most recent TV credits includeHunters (foley mixer), Resident Alien (foley mixer), Disenchantment (foley mixer), Mythic Quest (foley mixer), Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (foley mixer), and Magicians (foley mixer).

And, most impressively, Boyd’s MPSE Golden Reel Award Wins include:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing: Game Dialogue / ADR
• 7 Minutes – Best Sound Editing & Music: Direct to Video Live Action
• All the Wilderness – Best Sound Editing & Music: Direct to Video Live Action.

“If you’re thinking about a future in sound and have the ability to attend CRAS, you should know that they have the education and connections to get you where you want to be,” Boyd said. “Allow your passion and drive to show. They will notice and will do everything they can to help you succeed. For those already attending, give all of it a chance. Dip your toes in all aspects of sound, you might be surprised at what calls to you.”

Finally, Boyd said the most important thing to learn in this business is to be someone other people like to be around.

“It costs nothing to be kind,” he stressed. “Be a decent person, keep your integrity intact, respect those around you, and leave your ego at home. That will take you farther than any technical skill you can learn…but you should probably learn some of those, too!”

Article originally posted on RecordingMag.com