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The art of sound design in film is a powerful tool for storytelling, capable of transforming the atmosphere of a scene with subtle nuances or dramatic shifts. My approach for this work to creating a dark and mysterious mood through audio redesign is a testament to this craft. It's fascinating how altering the soundscape of an animated short can completely change the viewer's experience, guiding their emotions and enhancing the narrative without altering a single frame of the original visual content. This technique showcases the importance of sound in film, and how it can be just as pivotal as the visual elements in shaping a film's identity. For comparison, a link to the original video https://lnkd.in/dyyN8JB2 P.S My re-design is made only for informational purposes!

Sound design can make or break a video... How about this one? A little project where I handled both video editing and sound design. Spending time to build a sound scape has become a little obsession of mine. It’s amazing how the right sounds can shape the emotion and impact of a scene. Does the sound draw you in? Does it enhance the visuals? What would you tweak? Let’s talk sound! #SoundDesign #VideoEditing #CreativeProcess

Today I edited a NEW REEL for a client and there are lot to LEARN AS AN EDITOR from this reel- 1. SOUND DESIGN - It had sound design which helped both in terms CREATING AMBIENCE OR ANY FEELING. 2. USE OF EFFECTS - There is a use of effects in a way that it DOESN'T OVERPOWER the footage OR DISTRACT the viewers from main idea while KEEPING the FOOTAGE INTERESTING. 3. PACING - DIFFERENT PACING is used in this video to keep VIEWERS HOOKED. https://lnkd.in/gfCNh8-h #editing #videoediting #reel #shortform #sounddesign #art #spreadinghappiness

🎥 3 Pro Editing Tricks to Level Up Your Reels! 🎬 📍 Keyframes: Smooth transitions = seamless storytelling! 📍 Cinematic LUTs: Add those movie vibes in seconds. 📍 Sound Effects: Make your edits POP with perfect audio! 🔥 Try these today and turn your edits into masterpieces. 💬 Which trick is your favorite? Let me know below! #VideoEditing #ReelTips #CinematicEdits #KeyframeMagic #LUTs #SoundEffects #EditingHacks #ContentCreators #BrandRefinery

🎧Why Most Editors FAIL at Sound Design Here’s the truth: Bad sound can ruin even the most stunning visuals. Yet, many video editors overlook this crucial element because they focus too much on visuals. 1. Sound is 50% of the Experience – A cinematic video with poor sound effects feels amateur, while great sound can elevate basic footage. 2. Clients Notice More Than You Think – People might not remember your transitions, but they’ll feel the emotional impact of good audio. 3. Lazy Sound Design Loses Clients – Reusing the same generic effects tells clients you don’t care about their project’s uniqueness. ✨ Tip: Invest in quality sound libraries and learn how to sync sound with emotion—it’s a game changer. What do you think? Do editors overlook sound design too much? Let’s talk in the comments! 👇 #SoundDesign #VideoEditing #ContentCreation #FreelanceLife #VideoProduction

5 Days Editing for 1 Day Shooting seems to be the average for a nicely produced 3-min project with proper color grading, animated gfx, sound design/sweetening, etc...that's my normal Shoot:Edit ratio, too. Alternatively, shooting content all day for several episodes in a series multiplies that ratio accordingly...ditto, for episodes >3 mins. This thread brings up a good point where one client wanted to try something they saw on TV the previous night as the final cut approached. Then, he said the edit could run over a FULL month...I agree. That's where contracts come in...or, at least an email thread outlining expectations, minimum. https://lnkd.in/gWBSGSCC

How transitions guide your audience. When you jump from scene to scene in a film or even between cuts, the way you transition can make or break a scene. Conceptually, transitions convey a passage of time, character movement, pauses, storylines, and silence. They structure the film from first shot to last. . There are several common forms — the wipe, the dissolve, the split-cut, and many more.         Practically, transitions are how video editors move a scene from one video clip to another. Transitions don’t necessarily have to be visual. They can also be conveyed with music or sound effects. The effectiveness of transitions in your films comes down to how well you can fit different shots together and that often depends on the pre-production and shooting process. So, when next you are editing you are creating your video content and editing, ensure to use the necessary transitions to guide your audience and make your content interesting for the eye to see. Repost ♻️ If you found this useful! Created this in 2022 but what do you think about my use of transition in this video? #tuesday #premiere #videoeditors #videoediting #ceo #humanresourcemanger #IsaacIbiloye

💡 Day 5: Exploring sound design to elevate the impact of my reels. -Audio is just as important as visuals! If you need expert audio-visual editing, let's chat. - #SoundDesign #AudioEditing #ReelEditing

Ever wondered how much time really goes into editing a video? For basic edits, you might spend 1-3 hours, but for more complex projects with advanced effects and sound design, it could extend to several days. It's all about the details! #VideoEditing #ContentCreation

"Editors Cannot Design Sound" —Or Can They? As both the director and editor of a documentary about Alfred Nobel, I took a bold step beyond traditional editing by fully embracing sound design. Sound isn’t just about filling silence—it’s a powerful tool to deepen the viewer’s emotional connection to the narrative. In this project, I used five distinct background scores, ensuring seamless transitions so that viewers couldn’t even tell when one track ended and another began. This required meticulous work with sound parameters like BPM (beats per minute), dB (decibels), tempo, and pitch, all in service of enhancing the storyline. To further immerse the audience, I integrated SFX such as risers, whooshes, subdrop lows, impact sounds, and thuds—each strategically placed to match the intensity and emotion of the moment. These effects weren’t just filler; they were key elements that helped build suspense, tension, and drama. The final touch? I applied reverb, delay, and decay to each sound, ensuring they fit naturally within the scene, making every auditory moment feel real and immediate. What I discovered throughout this process is that sound design isn’t something to be tacked onto a project after the visuals are done. It’s an integral part of storytelling, capable of transforming a good video into a memorable experience. For editors, mastering sound is a skill that will elevate your craft and help you tell deeper, more impactful stories. Here is the link for the video : https://lnkd.in/gG4sztzj #VideoEditing #SoundDesign #Storytelling #Directing #CreativeProcess #FilmEditing