About
Sound and drone for productions shooting in WA
ASSG Best Sound for Documentary 2025 · 15+ years in location sound, drone and broadcast
Richard “Ducky” Hubbard is a Perth-based location sound recordist with 15+ years of experience working across film, television, documentary and commercial production.
Known to most of the industry simply as Ducky, Richard has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality location sound while remaining calm, adaptable and easy to work with on set. His experience spans a wide range of productions and environments, from conventional film sets to remote locations and challenging outdoor shoots.
Richard’s approach is practical and production-focused. He understands that great sound is only one part of the process, anticipating problems, working well with the crew, and finding solutions when things don’t go to plan are important skills to master.
His work has taken him across Australia and internationally, including productions for major broadcasters and production companies. Alongside location sound, Richard is also a CASA-certified drone operator, giving productions the option of combining specialist sound and aerial capabilities.
Whether working on a large production or as part of a small crew, Ducky brings experience, technical knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for getting the job done properly, and safely in the can.
Credentials
- Australian Screen Sound Guild (ASSG) member
- CASA RePL & ReOC certified
- Aeronautical Radio Operator
- White Card & First Aid certified
- Working with Children Check
- BA Broadcasting Communications
Recorded for
Credits
Documentary & factual
Dr Karl's How Things Work, S3: Stadiums
2026
Sound recordist · ABC
Yurlu | Country
2025
Sound recordist · Illuminate Films
Winner · ASSG Best Sound for Documentary 2025Secrets of Our Universe with Tim Peake
2023
Sound recordist · Objective Media Group
When Sharks Attack
2022
Sound recordist · Arrow Media · National Geographic
Drama & short film
The Garden
2025
Sound recordist & drone pilot · short film · WA Studios
Pieces
2022
Boom operator · Factor 30 Films · Third Storey Pictures
Nominee · ASSG Best Sound for an Independent Feature 2022Iggy & Ace
2021
Boom operator · 6 episodes · Lazy Susan Films · Factor 30 Films · SBS
The Heights
2019
Sound recordist, second unit · 16 episodes · ABC Perth
Drone
Supaflr × Water Corporation
2026
Drone pilot · Supaflr
Shape of Wind
2026
Drone pilot · short film · Ordinary Computer
Property development aerials, Hilbert
2022
Drone pilot · KOJO
Broadcast & technical
AFL Origin Countdown
2026
Sound recordist · live cross · JAM TV
Fox Cricket: WBBL Finals
2023
Broadcast audio · live cross · Fox Sports
Tiki Tour II
2012
Technical director · Pickled Possum Productions
Kidzone
2011
Technical director · Pickled Possum Productions




