How to make your audio sound INCREDIBLE in your wedding films using Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018

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This is how I edit audio in my wedding films. And when I say "edit audio", I mean Mixing, EQ, Audio Sweetening, all the terms that are used to describe making your audio sound as good as possible, as quickly as possible.
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[@whoismatt]

A lot of you have been asking for an audio editing tutorial for a long time! Glad to finally make it! :) If you wanna save time, you can signup for my email newsletter and download my audio preset for FREE and make your audio sound amazing! Get it here: get.whoismatt.com/multiband

[@DavidMonostori]

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[@WestVirginiaWILD]

Great info tied together with that funny personality, deadly combo. Keep em coming Dude!

[@nVuFilms]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson Matt!!! Man this is awesome thanks so much for this. My audio is some trash!!! This helps so much!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks guys! 😁

[@luishfims]

Matt WhoisMatt Johnson another amazing video. I saved this video in my folder. Your tips have been extremely help lately and this is going to help me. Thanks Matt

[@chrisbrockhurst]

you just blew my mind.. literally had no idea. thinking back to some of the wedding audio I outputted earlier in the year and wish I knew this! thanks a bazillion Matt

[@davidledbetter8095]

Absolutely amazing. You sir are an oasis of truth in a KZbin wasteland of bad tutorials

[@AnthonyMiyazaki]

Poetic truth David.

[@karma5410]

beautiful fact

[@heightsofmann2222]

Being a music producer I can give something back to you that might help as you've helped me along the way alot with making videos! :) .. A great (and quick) way to stop a backing track interfering with a vocal line is determine the most dominant frequency of the vocal and then scoop a little of that frequency out of the backing track. Most EQ's will give you a live graph showing you the frequency as you play the vocal clip.. so say for instance your looking at your vocals main peak and its around 160hz .. you can then add say a parametric EQ onto the backing track and scoop out some of that 160hz frequency range a few db to give the vocal its own range to sit in. The benefits of this is you can raise the volume of the backing track and still have the vocal audio shining through and have a much fuller sounding audio .. you may have come across it when in a project .. in your head it sounds like the music wants to be louder .. but when you try it starts to drown out the vocal.. that will be an unfortunate song choice that has clashed with the vocal chords of the guy/girl that decided to get married (very mean of them!) So if that happens .. find the most dominating frequency of the vocal and scoop a little of the same frequency out the backing track.. you'll find you can then raise the backing track and still have the vocal punching through clearly. Hope it helps as you've helped me so much in the past!

[@glencavanagh6769]

This is also a fantastic tip! I do this for instruments when recording music, but I totally forgot about applying to vocals/ music in my wedding videos!

[@itsgonnaworkharry4834]

The fact that this video is from 2017 and it s the best on this subject it s blowing my mind... you re still one of the 3 youtubers that I watch for wedding films!!

[@DonSaeKang]

Yay! This is what I've been waiting for! Also thank your for preset! YOu are a ROCKSTAR!

[@carissaboer9115]

I've watched SO many tutorials with no luck of finding what I needed for audio editing. I can't thank you enough for sharing this, it's exactly what I was looking for. A++++!

[@RunescapeGod]

Dude I just spent a few hours watching videos to try and get a good audio preset (adding all kinds of different effects) and this method was SO MUCH SIMPLER and it sounds better than every other preset I tried to make. Thanks!

[@yochevedzeli4797]

This was the best audio tip I've watched ...and i have watched ALOT of them! Cheers!!!

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

This is hands down the most simple method to get decent sound. THANK YOU!!! So very very much!

[@jake_quinn]

Can't tell you how many times I've returned to your tutorials throughout the years. Thank you for the endless amounts of help!!

[@BoomBaangh]

Too good bro.. I been having lots of issues with both video and audio... U save me.. Thanks💥💥Boombaangh

[@nathanseannelson3076]

10/10 my man! Just Mind Blown. Definitely subscribing to your newsletter!! WOW

[@jcrpisces]

Karmically and coincidentally, you have once again saved the day Matt! I'm in the throes of editing audio for one of my wedding films. Your tips saved my toasts and note reciting BIG TIME! Thanks again for your frenetic and comedic energy and for your awesomeness and expertise!

[@whoismatt]

Thanks so much Jason!

[@GalstyanHayk]

10+ Matt just for explaining the Attack and Release on Compressor!!! Thank you!!!

[@Mu3azOsman]

your video is funny and informative. This video is a great addition to my adobe knowledge :D thank you

[@daviddeleon1257]

you are the man! dude thanks so much for your willingness to share your knowledge with others. I have gotten very good feedback on my first few wedding films. they think I have been doing it for a long time. little do they know I am just a student of whoismatt - making me look like a pro!

[@bencorwin]

Awesome stuff! One piece of advice for further separating the dialogue from the music is something called “notching.” This is where you locate the main frequencies of the voice and then dip those frequencies in the music track. Works like a charm.

[@A.Lewisfilms]

Matt, Thank you for this!! I'm working on a Highlight now and you just up'd the quality so much! By the way, after our consultation I've now booked 18 weddings in 2018. I credit you with much of my success! Thanks for putting these videos together for us fellow creators.

[@DwayneNavales]

This is a lifesaver! Thanks Matt! You're the beast in wedding filmmaking!

[@calebhansen1402]

I've been dealing with a lot of audio issues over the past couple weeks. This helped me immensely. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@whoismatt]

Thanks Caleb!

[@RunNGunPhoto]

Thank you for sharing Matt! Super helpful for my audio issues on my channel!

[@adamtyrrell6469]

i've fallen in love with this man, FANTASTIC tutorial!

[@SipandFeast]

You helped me so much with this. I might have to go back and reapply this to all my videos, but will definitely use this preset going forward.

[@Sartis3rdElement]

I’ve watched 100 videos on this, and this video hands down was the best. Thank You 👍

[@dannyfleckney150]

Well done matt. Always a pleasure watching your vids. Keep it up m8.

[@jamesriley8123]

At 14:17 you made my day. Great info, keep up the good work.

[@codymathison7117]

So so SO good! everyone else has been saying it, but my mind has been blown

[@mikecrophone6673]

I am reinstalling Premiere Pro and this is the first and only audio settings I go and follow. Thank you very much Matt!

[@sjkvideoproductions5455]

Matt, you are a fantastic teacher. Thanks for being who you are and doing what you do!

[@thefilmplane4896]

Great explanation, I've been watching poorly explained videos all night trying to understand PP audio editing and I just learned what I needed from you in 20 min. Thank You!!! SUBSCRIBED..

[@jackmasterson8352]

ABSOLUTE LEGEND! everyday is truly a school day!! cheers Matt

[@menique79]

hey thank u very much for this video, you just safe my life. i am working on a wedding right now and that is just what i needed. nice job men appreciate it :)

[@IanPatrickBaseball]

Just wanted to say this is such an amazing video. I had no idea about these settings!!! Thank you so much!

[@cjmac8233]

I just love your videos. They are so clear and concise and you keep the attention all the way. Learned so much just from this video itself. Kudos !!

[@bigdhav]

Wow thanks Matt. I learned a lot as a complete beginner in this video, even though I'm learning to use DaVinci and Fairlight.

[@wan3516]

been watching your videos everyday, and everytime i watch, i learn something useful. Thanks for being here man!

[@sweesuri7760]

One of the better Videos. Broadcast editor here and you explained it perfectly. As well listen to your finished piece over as many devices as possible!!! Bravo!

[@Litanah]

This is brilliant! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Relderf]

You sure know how to make a video. I didn't get to skip not a single second, such a solid content video. Keep it up!

[@j.carter3714]

I also use EQ alot.. typically taking out super low frequencies (high-pass) and bumping the mid range a bit to allow the voice to cut through a bit and live in a different space. I love your videos bro! Huge fan!

[@medbrandmedia]

So happy I found this. Seriously had the impetus to 'like' or add to a playlist about 5 times throughout the video...but I already had within 5 seconds. :D You're my new role-model for online presence...even your email collection and how you guide people to your site...Love it! [your dancing to the wedding music track :'D] Happily signing up for your email list. I'm starting my own production of video and audio and I'm confident you're gunna take me 5 (or way more) big steps towards producing something I can be proud of. Thank you for doing what you do how you do it!

[@xanderjones2747]

I have spent the last week scouring KZbin for a good audio tutorial and I am so glad I found your vid. Great tutorial and it was funny as well. Thank you sir.

[@richmondcorporatevideo8331]

Another - game changer from Matt... so glad I found this, the plug in it's a time saver, headache reliever and the shiznit... if you're ever in Richmond, VA... beers on me!!

[@alix2032]

thank you veru much for this! the fact that your explains how the plug in works is everything, it really helps!!

[@romeoaxcel9181]

you are an amazing creature. This video really helped me a lot.

[@aboutrightmediagroup7962]

I love how you provide useful audio tutorials, as we engineers are only beckoned out of our dungeon when there is a wedding post production crisis lmao! Thank you for this, and happy filming!

[@whoismatt]

Hahaha thanks!

[@juanln10]

Super great video makes excited to learn more and get started! Love the "stay organized" motto !!

[@thirdreelfilms3712]

killlinggg it ! thanks matt !!

[@chrisblanco5499]

This is worth watching, thanks Matt!

[@flaviopresutti]

Yeah Man!!! Finally! haha I ask for this video the past month and you made it! You are the best, greetings from Uruguay!

[@Diogofrn]

I named your multiband compressor custom setting as "Fucking Life saver" because that's what it is. And that's what your are. Thank you so much, man.

[@whoismatt]

😂 glad to help!

[@yukiho7827]

thank you for sharing so much! This tutorial is so fun because you poured your passion into it!

[@dankwilde]

So good! I watched another tutorial on the compressor in premiere and it was so complicated I didn't ever use it. This is much better!

[@DroiMedia]

Awesome tutorial on this - definitely a skill I've been looking at improving upon and this is exactly what I've been looking for.

[@nicklong7442]

You are amazing Matt!!! Couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you!

[@JRPCREATIVE]

This is definitely one of the most practical audio tutorials you can find on the internet

[@hexogenic983]

Thanks for the super informative tutorial! Very quick and easy to understand, I'll definately use the newfound information in my videos

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Very helpful, even if I don't do wedding videos. Love the honesty and transparency about your skills.

[@mariusiacob92]

Hi Matt, your tutorials are great and thank you alot for doing this and the way you expalin. I'm a photographer and I just started to learn videography with my new a6500 and your clips are very useful for me !

[@dayalchandra01]

absolutely bro !! thank you !!

[@lamppostmedia6447]

Jumping up and down!! Impeccable timing and somehow super entertaining (as always)!! Thanks, Matt!!

[@RobertoRuizPhilosophyMonkey]

That effect was ridiculously cool!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hidanpain8515]

Your tutorial is good and helpful but it’s your personality which just made me sub. You emit so much positivity. Looking forward to watching your other content.

[@mihaelamars]

Your channel is GOLD for someone like me who is just starting out in the filmmaking industry. Thak you!

[@ItalianBroski1]

This was awesome! Applying everything I learned right now. Thank you!

[@toomoofilms7591]

Dude! I'm shooting a wedding in a few weeks time and audio is something I'm only just looking in to in any detail. I've just done a little test recording and this trick is freakin' awesome. Liked, Subbed, You're awesome! Thanks so much

[@DAVIDHERRICK]

Thank you Matt! You are a fantastic source of Premiere knowledge!

[@svenfilms7037]

Great video as always. Great teacher as well.

[@Tech215Studios]

Dude this was amazing!! Thank You!!!

[@Arshandays]

Matt, thank you for making this video, this really helped me.

[@jonasfreitag1344]

Thank you so much Matt! So helpful and your enthusiasm is infectious!

[@dennisgarcia4885]

This content is gold❤️

[@mohammedchoukat3136]

Blakey Don't stop making soft. I wished I started as early as you. You have a lot of years to learn!

[@sarenamclean2956]

Really great! I know absolutely nothing about video/audio editing and you helped make a very painful investigation into this realm a bit less daunting so thank you.

[@garyopt]

Great tips Matt, you’re awesome for doing what you’re doing

[@JackT81]

Awesome stuff as always

[@FergbyFive]

Thank you so much. Super helpful and entertaining. If anyone does want to know the broadcast standard as a basepoint Larry Jordan has stated Talking Heads is between -6dB and -12dB, Sound Effects between -12dB and -18dB and music soundtrack -18dB but like you say unless it's actually for broadcast TV there's probably a bit of subjective flexibility in there.

[@MetropolisFritzLang]

It's a bit more complicated than that because everything gets mixed differently for different speakers and different rooms. That's why the ads sound louder than than the movie when you're watching on TV.

[@garytjendika561]

Amazing video tutorial about audio editing on Premiere Pro CC 2018. Very clear and easy to follow your all instructions. Love the way you talking about, your explanation, your Face expression, and so on! It makes your video tutorial alive and interesting than other person tutorial they have out there. Keep up the good work dude. Well Done :)

[@garithjajuanphotovideo8131]

Matt! You are AWESOME

[@juliangrajczak42]

Just joined your newsletter! I really enjoy your tutorials! You do a great job at helping people get started. Keep up the good work!

[@calejones165]

You saved me with your custom preset, I was destroying my tracks trying to figure it out on my own. Thanks Matt!

[@afrokleph381]

Very nice, helpful with nice sense of humor. Love it !

[@jonathanacuna]

Hahaha this was so fun to watch. Learned a ton and you made me smile the whole way thru. Thank you Matt!

[@joshuaarchibald4843]

This video is insanely helpful!! I didn't know you could set presets like that. Thank you so very much :)

[@VividRose]

Your videos have helped tremendously....thank you so much!!!!!

[@FilmedByMiguel]

Killed it man. You’re so good at these types of videos and shamelessly plugging yourself! I love it. Thanks for taking the time and making this.

[@whoismatt]

Haha thanks Miguel!

[@morphin1]

Thanks for this video Matt

[@catarinasofia2850]

I just want to say you are very generous! And right on time. thanks! big hug

[@sammybennett]

The fastest way to set your gain: Select audio clip in timeline and press 'G' on the keyboard to set your gain :)

[@MIMCKMedia]

Thanks man. Exactly what I looking for

[@ark7852]

Thanks a lot - your video is a Great start to soft soft. I'm onto it !

[@rc-edits3588]

Thanks a lot! I'm gonna be using this trick on my projects. love your tutorials, i makes my job easier.

[@OliveOilandGasoline]

Great info Matt!

[@fireflymedia]

Thanks Matt, appreciate the insight and your enthusiasm!

[@fledits]

Amazing tutorial man! Really entertaining and helpful

[@TraceyAttlee]

This is such great advice Matt. Thank you!

[@LantratoFilms]

New learning to me. Nice one matt

[@keatonditchfield8437]

This is probably in the top three videos that i have watched all year!

[@bendelaughter]

You are amazing. Thank you so much for everything you do for free.