Sound Editing Articles (Page 2)

• Scoring
• Sound Effects

• 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.
• 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.
• Make Volume More Consistent with Sound Compression
  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.
• A Score In Time
  January, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  All Things Audio: Music Creation Software, Music & SFX Libraries and Audio Editing Software
• 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…
• 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
• Cookin' with Keyframes
  September, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
• 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…
• 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…
• It's All in the Mix
  June, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
• 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.
• Welcome new 64-Bit Overlords
  April, 2007
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr
  The migration to the next generation of computer hardware is happening already, albeit somewhat
• Recording Sound Effects
  March, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Movies with true organic sounds, imagined futuristic electronic audio, and even the everyday noises around us, aren't complete without good sound effects.
• Sound Advice
  January, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Learning to Listen
• 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.
• Setting the Mood
  September, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Producers have a myriad of choices to manipulate the viewer via the ear. Style, ability to alter the score and your budget will dictate which option or options…
• 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.
• 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…
• 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 Track: Ear Monitors
  April, 1997
  by Loren Alldrin
  Don't think much about audio monitoring during shooting or editing? Maybe it's time to listen up.
• Sound Track: Audio Dubbing
  November, 1996
  by Loren Alldrin
  Thanks to the modern miracle of audio dubbing, you can make changes or add new sound to your videotape.
• Burning, Bleeding, Floating, and Flying: Simple, Low-cost Special Effects
  September, 1995
  by Mark Bosko
  Ever wondered how to make your own low-budget special effects? Here's a sampling of video tricks that you can perform with common, everyday household items.
• Edit Points: When You Don't Have a Controller
  September, 1995
  by Mike Loehr
  When You Don't Have a Controller
• How to Combine Multiple Signals and Still maintain Total Sound Control
  November, 1994
  by Glenn Calderone
  Everything you need to know about choosing and using an audio mixer for maximum sound control. Accompanied by Videomaker's annual roundup of audio mixers for&he…
• Sound Reasoning: Audio Tracks and Editing
  May, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  Audio Tracks and Editing
• Camcorder Sounds: Understanding What Your Audio Goes Through
  January, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  Do you know what an AGC is? How about depth multiplexing? If you don't know, you're in good company.
• Multimedia Sound and Music Studio
  October, 1996
  by Joe McCleskey
  Multimedia Sound and Music StudioThe Video Production OrganizerStarting Your Own Animation Business
• Found Sound
  April, 1996
  by Mark Steensland
  Sound effects have immense value in video production. The ability to re-create an "aural environment" after the shooting is done gives videomakers much more…
• Sound Track: Multi-track Audio for Video
  May, 1996
  by Jerry Whaley
  A multi-track recorder may be the key to more professional-sounding videos.