Sound Editing Articles
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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May, 2012Your neighbor might upload something using copyrighted music and no one notices, then you upload something and the copyright police send you a take-down letter.
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April, 2012Whether it's Star Trek sound effects, Star Wars sound effects or the many others you hear in the movies and on TV, making sci-fi sound effects is a fun,…
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February, 2012Editing 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…
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January, 2012It happens when you least expect it - you suddenly realize you need some sound effects for your project but you have no budget. Now what?
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December, 2011What do you do if your camera doesn't record good audio? With the increased use of DSLRs and cell phone for video shooting, audio syncing skills are a…
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November, 2011Bit 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…
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October, 2011Recording a voice over isn't like recording an interview or live action in the field. This is the sound that carries your video, and needs to be clear, concise,…
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July, 2011Most editors grind their teeth when someone says,"don't worry we'll fix it in post", but fixing it in post are where audio tricks shine.
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June, 2011Once the province of only big-budget productions, now everyone can license a music track for their own projects - all you need is to understand the rules.
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June, 2011Vacation videos don't have to bore your viewers - you just need to understand how to edit while you're shooting on location.
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May, 2011As a wedding shooter, you won't have the opportunity to choose the music for the wedding ceremony, but you can set the mood for all the video content you…
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March, 2011We've all seen impressive sound boards with a plethora of buttons, sliders and dials. But did you know your editing software might have a similar virtual…
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August, 2010You'd love to hire some major market talent for voice over work but your budget won't allow it. It looks like you'll have to figure this one out by yourself…
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June, 2010Using music and sound effects libraries is easy, but knowing how to use them is confusing. Here are some tips on buying and using royalty-free music.
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June, 2010Finding the right soundtrack for your video production can be a challenge and confusing. With the right direction and a better understanding of the process,…
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April, 2010When most new filmmakers think of making a Music Video, images of beautiful dancers, exotic locations and slick musicians come to mind.
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March, 2010Dual 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…
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January, 2010Since 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.
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December, 2009How 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.
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November, 2009Investing in the right audio recording software could mean the difference between a well-received message, or one lost in time. Tips for choosing audio…
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August, 2009Tips 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.
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July, 2009One strategy for editing is to do a "radio" edit. Focusing you cuts and the assembly of your timeline on the dialog places the content of the story.
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March, 2009Imagine 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…
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March, 2009Whether 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…
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October, 2008Surround 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…
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September, 2008If you are listening to your edited masterpiece on the speakers that came with your computer, you are in need of an upgrade.
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September, 2008MP3 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…
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June, 2008Some 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…
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June, 2008Editing 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,…
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June, 2008How to Give Your Audio That Pro Sound
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