Audio

Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.

There are many reasons why audio from a telephone might be in a video. In a dramatic production, it lends an impressive verisimilitude. (Recall the audio from all those nail-biting phone calls in the newsroom of Redford and Hoffman's All the President's Men.) In a documentary, the audio from a telephone interview with an author or news source could be the underpinning of all sorts of footage. Or maybe you'd simply like to sync home movies of the good old days with an interview of mom and dad, to post on YouTube.

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When it comes to upping the quality of your audio, what's a cash-strapped producer to do? The entry point for any audio hardware or software seems to be around $400.

When you move into some serious sound editing, you just might need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the realm of mixer and audio editing software from a pro in the know.

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

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 editing.

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.

When you begin to move into some serious sound editing, you realize you need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the realm of mixer and audio editing software from a pro in the know.

Don't just edit it, improve it - with slick sound editing tricks to make your audio come alive.

Bedrock of Music

Getting inTunes for Your Video: A Review of the Stock 20 Nusic Library

Sampling Sound

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 work best for your project.

SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4 Music Creation Software

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?

Cakewalk Sonar 5 Producer Edition

Using segues and bumper music will give your productions a professional touch.

Avid Xpress Pro HD Video Editing Software