Sound Design Articles (Page 3)

• ADR
• Ambiance
• Effects
• Foley
• Matching Picture Presence
• Room Tone

• Sound Advice: A Listening Ear
  January, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Finding and buying the perfect pair of headphones.
• Sound Advice: Kissing Tape Goodbye
  February, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Recording production audio in your computer.
• Jargon: Audio Acquisition Terms
  July, 2004
  by Chuck Peters
  Audio Acquisition Terms
• Sound Advice: Speaking Tips
  March, 2004
  by Joe McCleskey
  Twelve tips for recording the spoken word.
• Sound Advice: Stereo Mix-O-Phonic Sound
  April, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Planning and creating stereo sound for your productions.
• Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 4 of 4
  July, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  A Four Part Videomaker Series. Part 4: Sweeten It!
• Sound Advice: Sound All Around
  May, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Adding surround sound to your videos with Dolby Digital.
• Sound Advice: AGC Coping Skills
  June, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Learning to live with built-in audio controls.
• Turnkey HD Video Editing Computer Review: Applied Magic HD Cinema
  September, 2004
  by D. Eric Franks
  With integrated hardware and software, Applied Magic's HD CINEMA turnkey is ready-to-go, trouble-free HDV editing.
• Sound Advice: Unconventional Audio
  July, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Recording the few and far between.
• Basic Training: What were you THINKING?!
  May, 2005
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a family function or public event and scream into the lens, "What are you THINKING!!??…
• Random Noises
  October, 2004
  by Hal Robertson
  Creating and editing your own foley sounds.
• Sound Advice: Audio Isolation
  January, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  In order to ensure the quality of your audio, grab a pair of headphones and put them to good use. Better audio awaits you.
• Sound Advice: Working the Room
  February, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.
• Sound Advice: Doin' the Bump
  March, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  Using bumper music and segues in your productions.
• Sound Advice: Can You Hear Me Now?
  April, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  A few simple tricks to find the best way to record and edit your narrator.
• The Natural Approach
  June, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  Waves crashing, seagulls screaming, kids laughing... all elements of natural sound that enhances every story and boosts the impact of your video.
• Surround on the Cheap - Part 1
  September, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  There are many techniques to creating proper surround sound projects, but you don't have to invest your mortgage on a full-blown surround system to achieve…
• Surround on the Cheap - Part 2
  October, 2005
  by Hal Robertson
  Last month, we made the pitch for upgrading to surround sound. This month, we'll take raw materials and craft them into a complete DVD sound environment
• 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.
• 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 Affects
  February, 1994
  by Loren Alldrin
• In box: Getting Rid of Background Sound
  May, 2009
  by Videomaker Readers
  A thread from Videomaker's Forum: I am an indie director/filmmaker... Is there an easy way to take the background sounds out in post editing?
• Make Your Own Mic Blimp
  February, 2009
  by Tom Benford
  Owning the latest state-of-the-art video equipment is very cool, but making your own gear can sometimes be a lot more fun. Let's DIY it this month with Audio&he…
• How to Make a Documentary Part II
  May, 2006
  by Randal K. West
  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…