Sound Design Archives

Sound Design

The Natural Approach

Interesting sounds are all around us. From the clatter of a train crossing to the clamor of an auction, mountains of unique sounds await...

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Doin’ the Bump

Videomaker

In the broadcast world, they call it "dead air" -- that awkward silence between content where you wonder if the engineer took an extended...

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Mix and Match

Videomaker

So, you're ready to buy a new audio mixer. Good for you! An audio mixer is a powerful tool in the video producer's bag...

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Ninja Sound

Videomaker

The black clad ninja sneaks into the compound unseen and is about to rescue the emperor's daughter when a band of thugs appears in...

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Sound Advice: Stereo Mix-O-Phonic Sound

Videomaker

Remember records? Maybe I'm giving away my age, but I spent countless hours as a teenager dropping a tiny diamond stylus into those marvelous...

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Sound Advice: Mix it Up!

Videomaker

My first experience in video involved producing audio for a one-hour, live, multi-camera television program. Many times, there were dozens of microphones, both wired...