Sound Design

Anyone who has ever struggled to record a clean voice over appreciates the importance of a dedicated recording space.

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 video production.

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.

Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.

How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries

Waves crashing, seagulls screaming, kids laughing... all elements of natural sound that enhances every story and boosts the impact of your video.

Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a

A few simple tricks to find the best way to record and edit your narrator.

Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.

In order to ensure the quality of your audio, grab a pair of headphones and put them to good use. Better audio awaits you.

Creating and editing your own foley sounds.

Audio Acquisition Terms

A Four Part Videomaker Series. Part 4: Sweeten It!

Recording the few and far between.

Learning to live with built-in audio controls.

Imagine the sounds of a good Western without the sound effects of horses, gunshots, bar scenes and a fist fight. Your soundscape is just as important as your visualscape.

Tune your Room

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.

Movies with true organic sounds, imagined futuristic electronic audio, and even the everyday noises around us, aren't complete without good sound effects.