Composer · Sonic Architect
Film & TV Scores & Sound
Recording · Mixing · Mastering · Atmos
Crafting memorable soundscapes for award-winning documentaries, broadcast television, and commercial productions.
TRUSTED BY
Scott Petito brings decades of recording experience to film and television, combining the precision of an engineer on Grammy-nominated albums with the instincts of a working musician. His scores support storytelling without overwhelming it.
Whether composing original music, mixing dialogue-driven scenes, or mastering final deliverables, Petito understands what directors need: sound that serves the picture and translates across every format.
Post-Production
SERVICES
Mixing
Balancing dialogue, music, and effects with surgical precision. Scott's decades of experience ensure every element sits perfectly in the mix, maintaining clarity across all playback systems.
Mastering
Final polish for broadcast and streaming delivery. Loudness optimization, format conversion, and quality control to meet the exacting standards of networks and distributors worldwide.
Dolby Atmos
Immersive audio mixing for next-generation formats. Create three-dimensional soundscapes that surround viewers, bringing documentaries and dramatic content to life in ways stereo cannot achieve.
Broadcast Television
NETWORK & CABLE
Discovery & Disney
"Whitetail Country"
Griffin Productions · Discovery Channel
"The American Wild Turkey"
Griffin Productions · Disney
Nature documentaries capturing both majesty and vulnerability through sweeping orchestral moments and contemplative passages.
Children's & PBS
"Commander Crumbcake"
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
"Richmond"
With Jay Unger & Molly Mason · PBS
Versatile scoring across demographics—from engaging young minds to complementing sophisticated folk narratives.
Featured Work
DOCUMENTARY FILMS
"Knock Down the House"
Sundance Audience Award Winner · 99% on Rotten Tomatoes
Contrabass & Additional Recording Engineer · NRS Recording, Catskill, NY
Netflix acquired this documentary for $10 million — the largest documentary sale in film festival history. Scott played contrabass and engineered sessions for Ryan Blotnick's live chamber score, capturing the intimate acoustic performances that carry every emotional beat across 87 minutes.
Read the full story"Are There Still Cowboys in Wyoming"
Narrated by Robert Redford
BBC/HBO Production · Produced by Glenn Close
Scott composed the evocative score for this critically acclaimed documentary exploring the enduring legacy of the American West. The music captures both the rugged beauty and quiet dignity of modern cowboy culture.
"In the Game"
Frontline · PBS
Collaboration with Jay Unger and Molly Mason
For this prestigious Frontline documentary, Scott collaborated with renowned folk musicians Jay Unger and Molly Mason, creators of the iconic "Ashokan Farewell."
"The Woodstock Festival Out Takes"
Kaminski Productions · CBS Television
Scoring unseen performances from the legendary 1969 festival, balancing archival authenticity with contemporary audio techniques.
Process
THE APPROACH
Every project starts with understanding the director's vision. Scott works closely with filmmakers to develop a sonic palette that enhances their storytelling.
With a world-class studio and decades of experience, he delivers everything from intimate acoustic scoring to orchestral arrangements, electronic textures, or hybrid approaches.
Music doesn't illustrate the story. It carries what the image can't say alone.
Ready to Roll?
LET'S MAKE MUSIC
Whether you need a recording engineer, a bassist, or both—let's talk about your project.