A new player in audio has emerged to the delight of anyone looking to enhance their streaming content. It’s called spatial sound. Videographers spend hours using the latest innovations for creating the most impressive video that they can. Audio, however, has played second fiddle through the year

Sound editing is the vehicle that moves a project’s audio from the production to post-production stage. The main difference between sound editing vs. sound mixing is that editing focuses on the production, while mixing takes the edited product and hones it during post-production. The major

There is no hiding the fact that, at first, microphone selection is daunting. This is a bit of a theme when it comes to audio. Don’t worry though, most of these challenges resolve themselves with time and experience. High-quality audio is arguably more important now than ever before. Seeing a wi

A simple way to remember a condenser microphone’s design lies in its name. The word condenser is a British English synonym for capacitor. The name has clearly stuck since around and is still in use it today. In order to better understand the workings of a condenser microphone, it is import

Sound is one of the most essential aspects of any video production. Much like cinematography, lighting, and editing, inconsistent sound can distract from your project. Options to capture representative sound vary case-by-case. Lavaliers, also known as lapel microphones, exist solely to make your jo

Eric Alexandrakis is becoming well-known in the world of film and television as a master of sound for his unique approach to film scoring. With a newfound 2019 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Spoken Word Album (I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years as a Two-Time Cancer Survivor), his innovative approach to music is

In the world of video production, shotgun microphones are widely considered the go-to standard for getting the best audio. And, as most producers have learned, audio quality can make or break any film or video project. That’s why it’s important to choose the right microphone and to use

AudioAudio Editing How to edit audio: sound editing workflow for video editors Every video editor should know how to edit audio. We tell you the process and steps to get it done. This is audio editing workflow for video editors.

You’re watching your favorite action flick. The hero has rescued the hostage and they’re blasting through rush-hour traffic on a motorcycle. Close behind them, the bad guys follow in a souped-up SUV, shooting hundreds of rounds. Cars flip and explode, engines race and yet, you can hear

Right now, many of us can’t leave our homes to record in a professional studio. However, you can still capture great audio right at your desk. Let’s take a look at how to improve your at-home audio setup, whether your recording a voice-over track for your vlog or voice conferencing with

Acoustics is where the physics and aesthetics of sound meet. It’s how we ascribe quantitative and qualitative meaning to a sound’s or environment’s properties. These distinctions allow us to appreciate why places are lauded for their acoustics, to demystify microphone placement, and to visual

Though REAPER and Audition are extraordinary audio editors, nothing can fix bad audio production. Good sound design paints a portrait of your film’s world and bad sound design subtracts from that. Noisy or distorted audio is a primary culprit when it comes to ruined audio clips. Here’s

Nothing ruins a video quicker than bad audio. There are ways to monitor audio for the best results, which is essential when recording audio for video. We’re guiding you through some simple steps to help you achieve a good level of accuracy in your audio that does not sacrifice quality, intelli

Having a wide set of skills is a must in today’s production environment. One cannot simply expect to get by on a single main skill, no matter their proficiency. Augmenting your range of abilities with fundamentals like audio editing is key to securing and delivering projects. Audio breaks down into

The worst mistake a videographer can make is forgetting about their audio. Bad audio and sound design can leave any great shot useless. Here’s how to avoid that. In this article, we will provide you will a number of resources you can utilize to ensure your video sounds the best it can. Even th

The physical aspects of signal flow determine the flow of sound and its connections all the way from its source, capture, processing and output. In a recording situation, this would be the sound source — for example spoken voice into a microphone. The sound is converted into an electrical signal by

The best wind noise reduction is achieved at the time of recording by using every tool in your arsenal; everything afterward will always be a fix, at best. This doesn’t mean that you can’t come up with creative solutions, because at the end of the day, nature does what it wants. So, here

Our objective as sound operators working on a film set is to record clean narrative dialogue that contributes to a professional and cinematic aesthetic. These projects typically require detailed planning to deliver specific goals. Here’s how to make sure your audio measures up. Tracking

Even the most visually appealing video can instantly become amateurish when it is paired with sub-par audio. Here are five strategies to help you improve some of the worst sound situations. Mute It You first have to determine whether you really need the audio track that is causing you problem

Die-what? [di-a-JE-tic]. Video editors are often mired in the details of their audio production and many of them aren’t familiar with the term diegetic. The term works on a micro level of audio in your projects, as opposed to a macro view. Maybe a broad, conceptual overview of the is just