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• Making Music Videos
  April, 2010
  by H. Wolfgang Porter
  When most new filmmakers think of making a Music Video, images of beautiful dancers, exotic locations and slick musicians come to mind.
• Dual System Sound From Hollywood To Home Video Editing
  March, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Dual System Sound used to be reserved for major production studios. Today you can get this professional sound. Here are some home video editing tips for using…
• Digital Audio Sampling
  January, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Since digital audio only has a couple of major mathematical aspects, it won't be a stretch to cover it in one article. We'll try to keep the math to a minimum.
• Audio For Video: How To Mix Stereo
  December, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  How to mix in extra sounds in your videos. Audio for video isn't just dialog and music. Sometimes we enhance the production with sound effects and other noises.
• Videomaker's Audio Recording Software Buyer's Guide
  November, 2009
  by Dave Sniadak
  Investing in the right audio recording software could mean the difference between a well-received message, or one lost in time. Tips for choosing audio…
• Post Production Video Editing Tips
  August, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Tips on how to use fix problems in post production with editing software, plugins and a little time. So you can say -Don't worry, well fix it in post.
• Audio: Mixing for Mood
  March, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Imagine your favorite movie or TV show without the music. It just doesn't work, does it? What would a Batman movie be without the dark, brooding score? Where…
• Tutorial - Using Loops to Create Original Music
  March, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  Whether you want to build themes and variations for large-scale productions or as signature music for your promotional videos, make catchy music beds for 30-sec…
• Audio Surround Mixing Secrets
  October, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Surround Mixing Secrets... Nearly every motion picture, DVD and many TV shows are mixed in surround sound. Even sporting events use the technology to place the…
• Audio Monitors Buyer's Guide
  September, 2008
  by John Devcic
  If you are listening to your edited masterpiece on the speakers that came with your computer, you are in need of an upgrade.
• Audio Audio Compression Shootout
  September, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  MP3 is now a distribution standard. iTunes has sold over a billion compressed audio tracks in AAC format. DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and digital TV all use audio…
• Audio: Mixing Audio for Video
  April, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  Tips on how to set up your video editing software tools to achieve the best work flow for adding, cleaning and mixing audio for your video...
• Editing: Fix It in Post
  July, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  If a director, cinematographer, producer or uncle of the movie studio mogul tells you, "no worries... we'll fix it in post," tell them, "well, sure, we can…
• Audio: Hearing... Visually!
  June, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Some audio recorded may be sounds you want, others might not. There are magical visual maps of the sounds you hear that allow you to remove and control all…
• Basic Training: Tricks for J and L Cuts
  June, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Editing is an art, offering you hundreds of choices of cuts in every 30-frame second. The subtle J- and L-cuts are two of the most powerful, yet simple,…
• Tutorial: The Compression Connection
  June, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  How to Give Your Audio That Pro Sound
• Stock Footage 101 Buyer's Guide
  June, 2008
  by Brent Holland
  With the ever increasing demand for quality and quick turn-around time, stock footage is fast becoming not just a simple convenience but rather a downright…
• Audio: It's a Noisy World
  May, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Unless you're sitting in the middle of a soundproof room, the sounds of distant traffic noise, construction and aircraft are everywhere.
• Editing: Polished Work
  April, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  From rough cut to finished product, you want to deliver the goods as cleanly as possible. Here are the Seven Steps to Creating an Excellent Polished Work.
• Audio: Sound Control
  April, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.
• In box readers' letters
  November, 2008
  by The Editors
  readers' letters: Tip on Music Editing with Your iPod... What Is That?... Kids and Legal Video... eNews: Preserving Family Stories
• A Score In Time
  January, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  All Things Audio: Music Creation Software, Music & SFX Libraries and Audio Editing Software
• Sound Advice: The Art of the Remix
  December, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  DJs aren't the only people who want to blend the music from song to song for the dance floor; anyone can enhance a song with just a little bit of remixing…
• The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter
  December, 2007
  by Jeanne Rawlings
  We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video&hel…
• Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide
  October, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free
• Timeline: Cookin' with Keyframes
  September, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
  Cookin' with Keyframes
• Director's Chair: Back to Film School
  August, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer. All good directors are students of film. They…
• Sound Advice: The Music Chopping Block
  August, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Cutting out the bad and combining the best ingredients to create a meal go far beyond the flavors of the individual elements. In audio and video, we call this…
• Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide
  July, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free.
• Sound Advice: It's All in the Mix
  June, 2007
  by Hal Robertson