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Sound editing begins at the location. 1. Get your levels right. - Adjust mic positions to get the best audio. - Do a quick sound check with the talent before you start recording. A traditional "count 1-10" would do, but building rapport as you mic them then keeping the conversation going as you work on your mixer levels works magic 2. Remove/ adjust from all possible noise Switch off anything producing unnecessary noise or advise the director to set up in a less noisy location. Don't fall for- "we can remove that in post" unless it's the only option. Always leave the location with the BEST SOUND THAT COULD HAVE BEEN RECORDED. View project on the link below. Project: GSMA- assistAll Recordist- Mathew Wamondo https://lnkd.in/deewKUaY Note: The mic is on the sign language interpreter which later on acted as the VO for the mute cast. What should I add on the list? What should we talk about next? #productionsoundmixer #CorporatedocumentarySound

🎛️ Want to find out more about audio post-production? 🔈Our forthcoming workshop is coming up next month. "By manipulating what you hear and how you hear it — and what other things you don't hear — you can not only help tell the story, you can help the audience get into the mind of the character." - Walter Murch, Apocalypse Now editor ℹ️There is no understating the importance of good sound quality in a film. Anything less distracts your audience and instantly lowers the quality of your film, no matter how much you've invested in the quality of the picture. Good quality sound engages your audience for longer, enhances your video and enriches your narrative. 📆This developed weekend course will give you a practical understanding of post-production audio. It will also improve your attention to sound in the planning and production stages. You’ll learn how to adapt your audio design strategies for bad takes, and how to work on your own mix to get your films sounding great. Get insights on location sound recording and improve your awareness of how best to capture audio for post-production. At the end of the weekend you’ll walk away with a solid foundation and understanding of sound design for the moving image. You are encouraged to bring along a project you are working on if there is something specific you would like to address. 📆Take part over the weekend on 18 and 19 May. 🔗Find out more here https://lnkd.in/gWqsBbBN

From Hum to Harmony: Unearthing the Secrets of Audio Annotation in Voice Tech Hello curious minds! Ever wondered how your voice assistant works its magic? Enter the enchanting realm of Sound Marking – the key to making your wishes a reality. From humming melodies to decoding queries, it's the tech marvel behind the scenes. Let's unravel the mysteries together! https://lnkd.in/eV-EeEg9 #video #annotation #audio

In this week's blog post I share the tips I learned for recording video and audio from Dan Thibeault and Portland Helmich in our recent taping sessions. There are a lot of them! Enjoy! #videotips #audiotips

It's been a journey learning the ins and outs of audio capture, correction, and mixing. 🔊 But we outchere syncing studio quality to every deliverable. It's all part of the package. 📦 #videoptoduction #videoediting #videotips #audiopost #audioediting

It's been a journey learning the ins and outs of audio capture, correction, and mixing. 🔊 But we outchere syncing studio quality to every deliverable. It's all part of the package. 📦 #videoptoduction #videoediting #videotips #audiopost #audioediting

Adjust vocals so they blend with the mix If increasing the volume of your voices upsets the harmony but they still don't stand out sufficiently, you can try the following: • Make a second aux channel just for your voice. • On this aux, only leave the midrange. • Saturate it heavily, almost to distortion. • Mix to taste with dry signal. OPEN FOR BUSINESS Recording/Audio/Mix Engineer #alanilusi360

The brief was simple but came with no script, vision or direction: Create a piece of audio that demonstrates how a person is bombarded with audio from all directions over the course of a single day. "Your Day in Sound," basically. I ended up completely falling in love with this project with every new clip I added into the mix. Close your eyes and have a listen. It's less than two minutes. I will 100% guarantee what you see in your mind is different than every single other person that also listens to this piece. It truly is an example of the Power of Sound.

I will tell you up front that while parallel compression is not a must in mixing, it is an invaluable instrument to have in your toolbox. Its goal is to improve the track's dynamics, punch, and sustain without compromising its organic feel. It works well for some genres or styles, particularly when you want the bass, drums, or vocals to be more prominent and detailed. But, you might still be able to create a well-balanced mix without it, depending on your mix aims. Although it's an optional method, knowing when and how to apply it can assist produce a more dynamic, polished sound. OPEN FOR BUSINESS Recording/Audio/Mix Engineer #alanilusi360

Even in developing Birds & Shells, Audio is more important than video, in particular if creating something for a massive theatre screen; Audiovisual pieces are based on 2 main senses: Sight and Hearing, and yet, every once in a while, I get agencies or studios that prefer to use some pre-made anonymous tracks; I always recommend working with a composer and a sound design studio, not because I ll gain something from it, but because audio constitutes at least 50% of a good short film or commercial. Excluding audio from the equation means neglecting one of our primary channels of perception. These days, always more ppl watch videos without audio, due to the platform, device or situation, and at the same time I ve noticed (at least from the client I ve worked with) an increasing indifference regarding the “audio component”, something generally left for the very end of the production. The truth is that you can create a great piece using just still frames and a well crafted audio, but the reverse is way more complex. Audio is not an accessory; It convey emotions, drives attention, shows the unseen, manipulates the audience, give a sense of space, It is so critical that may completely influence the fate and impact of a project, so don't wait to the last few weeks of production to jump on it. ----------------------------------------------------------- Below a clip form The Guardian, with the audio beautifully crafted by Simon Smith from BCN sound #artdirection #creativedirection #motiongraphics #education #creativity