Sound Editing Articles

• Scoring
• Sound Effects

• 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 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 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
• Sound Advice: Slick Tricks
  May, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Don't just edit it, improve it - with slick sound editing tricks to make your audio come alive.
• The Art of Making a Music Video
  March, 2007
  by Michael Fitzer
  A Comprihensive guide to making a music Video.
• Sound Advice
  January, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Learning to Listen
• Audio Advice: Videotaping Conversations
  December, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Tips for to improve conversation audio in your video
• Sound Advice: Digital Audio Secrets Revealed!
  October, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  When it comes to audio in our videos, most of us just plug in a microphone and hit the record button.
• Sound Advice: Announcing... You?
  August, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Commercials, movie trailers, product and training videos all have one thing in common -- they often need a voiceover.
• Sound Advice: Mix it Right
  July, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Mixing audio correctly is a true art form, as well as a necessary skill to have in your video production toolbox. After all, sound is half the experience of a…
• Sound Advice: Seeing Sounds
  June, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Think back to high school science for a moment. Remember how we were taught that sound waves were invisible and could only be heard and felt?
• Sound Advice: Natural Sound to the Rescue
  May, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Two minutes of extra work on the set or in the field can save you hours of headache in the edit bay. You just need to remember to do it.
• Sound Advice: EQ Demystified
  March, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Have you ever wished the dialog in your video were a little less muddy? How about that music track that needs a smidgen more zing to make it cut through the…