Sound

Sound editing is the process of cleaning up audio, adding effects and music, and performing any other sweetening that your audio may need. Editing your sound is a great way to get evenly mixed audio that sounds professional.

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Fix it in Post Ultimate Toolkit for Any Post-Production Jam

mikerosen - March 15th, 2012

Last week we looked at one new tool for tidying up your videos in post-production. The Fix it in Post DVD is Videomaker's answer to the eternal question, "Oh no, this footage is messed up! What do I do now?" We like to think that the Fix it in Post DVD will help answer any post-production mess that you could encounter, from washed out colors to shaky camera work.
How to Use Compressors, Limiters and Noise Gates

Now that you've recorded all the various components of your audio track, and have them carefully assembled on your timeline, it's time to add a professional touch. In this segment, we show you how to ensure that your audio is well balanced and free of both low end noise and high end distortion by using compressors, limiters and noise gates to sound its very best.
On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack

Mike Wilhelm - February 13th, 2012

One of the most common questions we get from beginning video producers is how do I get my video to be more like what I see in movies and TV? It used to be that everyone was looking for that 24p, shallow depth of field look that film has, but with modern DSLRs that look has become so common it's no longer an issue for most people. While there's a lot that new videographers can do to increase the professionalism of their video, the number one thing that separates the amateurs from the pros on the web is audio. You could (successfully) argue that good lighting, editing, and composition is also very rare on YouTube, but in the age of guerrilla filmmaking, even the pros are neglecting many of the fundamentals. If you ever watch reality TV, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. On YouTube, and sites like it, you'll find videos with varying degrees of production quality. The line that separates amateur from professional is drawn between good and bad audio.
Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22

Jackson Wong - February 09th, 2012

The Videomaker Basic Editing Webinar is aimed at answering your hardware and software questions. Get equipped with know-how on cuts, wipes and more.
From Music Video Maker to Hollywood Director

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:00am

Editing music videos isn't too hard... all you need is a band, a camera or two, some editing software and a lot of patience! Music video editing is all about the pacing and the genre, and is the one place where you get creative and crazy!
Free Sound Effects

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 01/01/2012 - 12:00am

It happens when you least expect it - you suddenly realize you need some sound effects for your project but you have no budget. Now what?
Welcome to Our Webinar: Intermediate Editing

Jackson Wong - December 22nd, 2011

Our web presentation focuses on multi-camera editing, simple compositing, filters and effects and more
Editing Tip: Working With Bad Footage

Jackson Wong - December 20th, 2011

As an editor, you're not always in control of the video you work with. Fortunately, you and your computer can salvage footage that is seemingly beyond help.
Sync Sound: How to Work With Pocket Audio Recorders

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:00am

What do you do if your camera doesn't record good audio? With the increased use of DSLRs and cell phone for video shooting, you'll likely need to sync sound.
Digital Audio Sampling

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:00am

Bit by bit our audio goes from a natural source to an electronic conversion. Let's tour the digital audio sampling path from mic to memory and back out through the speakers.