SOUND DESIGN for FILMMAKING | Tutorial

Every sound effect of mine in this tutorial/video : bit.ly/My-Soun...
Sound design in our filmmaking process is extremely important, it's not something I've always paid a lot of attention to but the more I've progressed as a creator/filmmaker in this industry I've learnt the power of sound effects and how it can have such a strong impact on our visuals and the emotion of the audience.
In this tutorial of a basic travel style montage/film I touch on a few tips and topics on how to manipulate sound effects and where to use various elements such as risers, drones, ambience, underscores and transition type sound design to bring your visuals to life.
I created this Essential Flow SFX pack/bundle with my close friend and composer Daniel Deuschle after realising I owned so many different sound packs and only used 1 or 2 sounds from each. So we set out to create over 120+ essential sound elements for creators who want to add another layer of depth to their edits. This sound effect pack is something I've been incorporating into my edits and found is extremely useful for various types of edits. I really hope these essential sounds can be of use to others and after time we could continue to cater more variety for all your needs.
All the sick ass stock footage I used by the way was from ArtGrid - bit.ly/stockclips
// Our Essential Flow SFX - visual-tone.co...
// Visual Tone (My new developing website to help offer information and tools for us creators) - visual-tone.com/
IG - / visual_tone_
My personal collection of colour grading looks/LUTs :
// Explore Travel LUTs - visual-tone.co...
// Bryn North
IG - / bryn_north
Edit music playlist - share.mscbd.fm/...
// Daniel Deuschle
IG - / daniel.deuschle
MusicBed - fm.pxf.io/danm...
solo.to/daniel...
Gear :
Polar Pro Variable ND's (Peter Mckinnon series).
Dji Ronin S
Panasonic Lumix Gh5
Metabones speedbooster Ultra
Canon 70-200mm f4, Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, Sigma 50-100mm f1.8.
Dji Mavic pro 2
Zoom H1n
Macbook Late 2017 15"
Edited in Adobe premiere Pro

[@bryn]

Something new today! Not my usual type of content but thought I would make a basic tutorial of sorts. I will still be uploading my usual 'travel' type of films but if you like this type of video showing how I create, let me know and I can try get better at it. Take care and I appreciate all the support!!! ✌

[@petervis1999]

Jeeeee good job Bro!! This is so good for learning! I loved it🥰 Keep on teaching us🙌🏻 Tutoriols 😍

[@rwickra]

This is soooo freakin awesome! Thank you thank you. Please post more tutorials - editing workflow, shooting for transitions (I notice how most of your transitions seemed to have been shot planning ahead), how your shoot on location (maybe try having a GoPro on your head or chest running while you film - kind of like what Brandon Li does). You are my favorite filmmaker so any tutorial from you is GOLD! Thank you

[@BenDorrough]

Do you think you're going to make a course?

[@arunalfred9540]

👍

[@bryn]

Not any time soon but i'll try do more of these.

[@LuisEduardoHernandezT]

4:25 That metronome tip just blowed my mind. So simple, yet powerful.

[@ernstfast6449]

Any Idea how he actualy used it? Cause it was muted, wasn't it?

[@INKEDKYNG]

​@ernstfast6449 it wasn't muted when he timed the clips. Thats why every 3-4 ticks there was a video switch

[@rodemic]

This video is SO good! Great tutorial 👊

[@bryn]

Thanks so much! Truly appreciate it.

[@Piyussh]

I watched this video, because I saw your comment highlighting at the top. Thanks for commenting. This was damn good❤️

[@samr_-zi6zm]

@@bryn Can you make a review video for the cinematic pictures and the colors for this movie. " The Lady Of heaven" 2M views at trailer

[@TravelAroundTheWorld686]

Hello MrBry,great videos and this Is very interesting Do you use da Vinci? I would like to know how I have to do to learn these tecniques Thanks bye Vittorio

[@beatsbythekilo]

Agreed

[@Toma-621]

One big takeaway I got from this was that audio is a big part of making video transitions feel smoother. Even if it's just a jumpcut, the sound effects made it feel like an extremely smooth transition

[@rikimarizard]

Absolutely! I’m a beginner and have been so focused on trying to get some natural transitions. But now, thanks to the video, I feel a bit more relieved that I can use sound effects with jumpcuts.

[@OfficialDugu]

A few elements of sound design: Risers Drones and Atmospheres Slow Motion Time-Lapse Transitions (Wooshes, Hits, etc) Ambience (Wind, Forest, Coastal Environments)

[@_PhamTranTienNghia-qt8yg]

thank u so much

[@surekhajethwa2128]

Lovely!

[@rohanv2574]

How to get those sounds

[@bahraintahir7434]

This is not only for editors/sound designers but even for the general public to know and appreciate the efforts that are put into the making of films. This is putting a new level into sensory sensations. Thank you.

[@ethnicalbert]

This is beyond basic. This is not sound design for film. This is sound design for youtube videos

[@m1llzzzz]

2:18 Risers - anticipation, a new section 2:31 Drones, atmospheres - give audience extra information as emotion 2:51 Slow motion 3:01 Time-lapse 3:11 Transitions 3:28 Ambience - wind, forests, crystal environments

[@rickycontreras2766]

HOW is this video not more popular. This was such a professional, concise, and clear tutorial. thank you so damn much

[@cammychose6788]

I think because people don’t understand the importance of sound design at the beginning just like me. When I started I used to focus more on visuals and flashy transitions.

[@MegaHellx]

​@@cammychose6788 yep sound plays equal importance as what visuals are. tbh at one point your visual mistakes are easy to miss out but if the sound quality or designing isn't done proper, doesn't matter how good visuals are, the entire clip sucks. there are many movies which gone flop just because they weren't sounding good.

[@muskanthulung]

KZbin algrothim sucks

[@ClassicPolly]

Agreed, have been looking into adding more sound design into my videos. Not just some random after thought at the end, but as a crucial part of the storytelling process. Excellent video

[@markulano6355]

It's not actually sound design, it's identifying sound effects. This is a common current problem in film: misusing a word so it becomes a trendy affectation which ultimately creates more confusion because our vocabulary has been hijacked.Sound design is a full on collaboration between the 3 disciplines involved. First, Production Sound Mixing, then Supervising Sound Editing and finally Rerecording mixing. there are additional creative contributors within these 3 team sets but the SD term is not correctly used as a synonym for film sound editing. The term came into usage through the pioneering work of Walter Murch and Ben Burtt when, they pioneered the rethinking of approach to be a holistic one replacing the compartmentalized approach evolved in Hollywood. There is a reason that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences does NOT award an Oscar for sound design, but rather applies peer recognition for excellence to the 3 essential disciplines that work in collaboration. Every shot is hand made (my motto).

[@LarlemMagic]

"Just the basics of sound design"

[@arthurphiladelpho]

5:20 "layering is where the magic happens" true statement for every design software, arts, movement, life.

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

OH MANNNN!!!! I literally watched the intro, heard you say “the sounds are all from my personal essential flow sound effect pack” (which was a classy plug, not very showy at all) and I IMMEDIATELY (no lie, at that exact moment) went and bought it. Didn’t even finish the video till now! I have to tell you, without a doubt, these are THE BEST sound effects I have found ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET!!! I will buy more packs if you make more! They are SUPER HIGH QUALITY, BEAUTIFUL, DIVERSE, and INSANELY CINEMATIC!!!!! I have been looking for THIS sfx pack for years! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! I couldn’t be happier! I never really comment on KZbin videos but wow. I have to give credit where credit is due!! I seriously have watched hundreds of Sam Kolder, Peter McKinnon, Matt Cuomo, and so many more and always say “I have no idea where they found such awesome sound effects”. Now I have just as good, no, BETTER sound effects! If you can’t tell I’m literally ecstatic and can not WAIT to show off my videos using these! You just got me so pumped to make more videos. I can’t thank you enough. Keep them coming, PLEASE! Oh, and such an educational video about how to use these sounds to build an awesome edit. Thank you and your friend who made these!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

Just realized there was a discount, I was too excited to wait for it, but as someone else said I still got 10% and even if I hadn’t, this pack is WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY!!

[@bryn]

Bro, I can appreciate the effort and time that went into just writing this haha. Thanks so much and I’m stoked you dig the pack, I hope it can be of good use ✌️

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

Haha thanks! It sure will get put to good use, and I’ll be telling my friends about it too. Keep making awesome content! The tutorials, cinematic films, sound packs, all of it! 😎😁👏🏼👍🏼🥳

[@DanielDeuschle]

Yoooo.. So pumped you like the pack!! This comment makes the work all worth the while 🙌🙌

[@ethanvaccproductions314]

Daniel Deuschle thanks!! I’m sorry I didn’t realize you had an account too or I would have also thanked you! This is the most amazing pack I have ever found. You guys are INCREDIBLY talented. Every single sound is cinematic, clean, and so awesome. I will be on the look out for whatever else you guys put out. Content and especially sound packs lol keep up the amazing work for the video community!

[@Pierretlambert]

1:26 so sick!!! Wow this was so good thank you!!

[@alexcarrera102]

Pierre Lambert salut

[@jaredkaufman]

As someone getting into filmmaking, sound is for sure something I overlooked way too much. Thanks for this amazing tutorial!

[@talescorso1011]

As my man Parker Walbeck says: "audio is half the viewing experience"

[@MJBold_1]

My god.. starting off teaching myself filmmaking I thought I needed endless songs to create atmospheres but this taught me that while this is harder to learn and do it's well worth the effort! Thx for this insight dude! Bought the Essential SFX pack as well to start playing around with. Man I'm excited! Haha It's like a whole new world has revealed itself to me.

[@wcsdiaries]

How is the sfx pack he sells? Is it worth the money?

[@MJBold_1]

@@wcsdiaries I do think it's worth it. It contains a good variety of sfx that gets you going. Personally I wasn't into this at all before so any more than this would have overwhelmed me for sure! Oh and the quality of the sound if really crisp! Going forward I added some free SFX to this: for example youtube's free SFX and Adobe's and purchased one of the packs from Lens Distortion.

[@wcsdiaries]

@@MJBold_1 Are the SFX unique, or could you find most of them on youtube?

[@MJBold_1]

@@wcsdiaries Unique for sure, all of the trusted (paid) SFX bundles are unique. All free SFXs I have found (KZbin, Blackmagic, Adobe) are at best foley, at worst just taking up space on your hard drive. I mean the only SFXs I regularly find myself using from the free SFXs are simple whooshes or so, nothing complicated or complex and even there I only use them to add variation in the SFXs I end up using. Paid >>>>> Free SFXs.

[@fg.salomon]

This is a genuine class of Sound design with personal notes, great way of explaining your elections in each place.

[@JezDeehan]

Out of all the 'KZbin Film Makers' this guy is by far the most tallented editor. Amazing stuff, hugely appreciate the tutorial!

[@iComplainer]

Also see Aiden Robin

[@grav3145]

Bro can you make a list of all your favourite youtube film makers and chanels which talks about cinema

[@eduardobaeza9192]

Dan Mace is one of the bests also!

[@alioliya]

This was one of the best straight to the point tutorials i've seen on the Internet.

[@BelindaFarage]

OMG - I am loving this! I'm an editor for a company that does small reality type shows. I remember distinctly talking to some new crew members - to NOT use music throughout a piece - and to use sound. They all turned around and looked at me with what I could best described as mystification. They were actually very uncomfortable not using music back to back. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE sound design. Just the best. And this vid you've put together makes me sooooo happy! Thanks!

[@avigailomichael]

Lol, your excitement is contagious! Makes 2 of us 🥰

[@ekyagonzacharles9589]

This is a true manifestation of dexterity. He has reasons for all his decisions. So justified. I loved the blue strip and yellow region explanation. Keep it up bro.

[@FreeToUseSounds]

Yes!! Such an amazing video about sound design! This pack looks awesome!!

[@kodewilliams]

I'll be using this as my sound design bible from now on. This is a masterclass Bryn 🙏🏾

[@ZoltanSultan]

I bought this pack a couple years ago and have used it so much. One of the best purchases I ever made!

[@bryn]

Very stoked to hear this 🙏👊

[@ZoltanSultan]

@@bryn Yeah man, through uni assingments, my youtube videos and even some professional work. it's been brilliant

[@durgaprasadrs3344]

Talents like this one are the ones who should be given more appreciation.just today i watched his one travel video by chance and wow after that i watched three more of his videos.this is the kind of content i was looking for. Honestly i love your work.this really got me motivated.THANK YOU

[@TourayMediaGroup]

Bro, this is deffinetly the best video i've ever seen on sound design! Really appriciate it

[@nikolaigriggs4060]

Risers - suspense drones/atmosphere - mood slow motion - time time-lapse - speed up transitional - bass,setbacks,hits environment

[@culturenaturetravel968]

Hi, Aya from Japan. I bought "Essential Flow SFX" just hours ago and already downloaded. What a nice and amazing package !! All sounds are very impressive !! Thank you so much for you and Daniel such a great creativity. I will use for the sounds my latest trip to Hokkaido❣️

[@arifuddin494]

hi dear Aya❤

[@aralegame9198]

ayana moon?

[@NadirOnTheGo]

Your travel films are truly awe-inspiring. Aside from the sound effects, how do you go about finding wonderful music that actually fits well with the places you visit?

[@sheaguy1]

This is probably the most helpful video I've ever seen on sound design.

[@anugerahramadhaniroli9751]

You're a freakin genius man. I've never been amazed by sound design this much

[@FinalCutArmyTutorials]

I can VOUCH this is the best sound pack available on the whole internet. For that price I had to buy it myself...

[@bryn]

Appreciate the support and feedback 🙏🙏

[@hi.chanlaca]

Bro, I am a new fan from Vietnam. A friend of mine told me that you will do tutorial vids and boom, here it is. Thank you, this is what I am waiting for. Keep up the good work and I hope you will give my beautiful Vietnam 🇻🇳 a visit real soon.

[@khee2208]

This is a difficult time to me becasue the quarantine days all my job have been cancelled or postphone but what i want to say is even my bank account just left $100 i still spend my $70 to brought this pack because i know this will bring my works to another level in the future Thanks Bryn and Daniel

[@panpapaioannou]

Man!!! Your videos are from another planet!! So inspiring!!!!

[@andrewkigen]

This is inspiring! I'm gonna download a bunch of stock footage and sounds and learn how to do it just the way you did it. Thank you for sharing this!

[@KarenAJS]

I will need to watch this many more times. You take my brain to a much higher level. Thank you!

[@laura79613]

Woow, there's so much that goes into sound design that I didn't realize. Amazing job!

[@UniverseCuriosities.]

You nailed it man. Thank you for putting effort in this fantastic video, loved it🥰👨‍🚀

[@LeahBarbour]

Bought the SFX pack like 10 seconds before you said your discount code!! 😅 But still worth it, was offered a 10% for signing up to the website anyway so got a little discount...! Would love if you did more of these sort of videos! I think your travel videos are incredible and would love to learn more about how you approach the different aspects of filmmaking!

[@bryn]

haha i'm so sorry but I truly appreciate it. I hope these few sounds can add value to your work and hopefully there will be more to come in the future. Take care

[@jlsoccer123]

hahah I did the same thing

[@wcsdiaries]

Months later would you say the SFX pack is worth it?

[@Arttective]

The audio work is obviously masterful but your editing skills are out of this world, man!

[@ConnorTrimble]

I feel like constant power is the most under-utilized effect haha, so stoked to see you use it as much as I do!

[@spaccius]

One of the best videos on 'Sound design' on KZbin. Good job!

[@km8890t]

I'd love to see a sound design course from you

[@sandravu1541]

second this!

[@RakeshD1]

this is one of the greatest tutorial ever on sound design ❤

[@cglphotographyni4826]

How can anyone put a thumbs down on this video Absolutely fantastic sound effects, and your passion shows all through this video. Well done!

[@kapturaelmomento2614]

only haters brother, sadly...

[@ninefivers]

2 years on and this is great! thank you mate.

[@martiiroma]

Probably one of the best tutorials I have ever watched. I feel fresh, and right now I just want to add some sound layers into the videos I am currently working on hahah Thanks for the inspiration and for every minute you've spent on this video teaching the internet how to properly sound design our films!

[@arpitkhernar9533]

This is called a Masterpiece!! Thank you so much for this outstanding tutorial. YOU ARE REAL HERO!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@KirilDobrev]

Love it dude, can't wait to use this sound pack in my future edits. So stoked on this!

[@AsifAli]

This is something which you can’t find daily it booster content Thank you for detail video

[@Caterunz]

That’s really amazing! Please do more tutorials! I’m an editor but honestly the sound design I think is the most difficult part of the whole process..

[@oboyobon]

Every OST fans should watch this video. I love music, this gave me a depth of it.

[@hopehouse8084]

man you are "underrated" i start following you after watching this"BANGLADESH | Raw Beauty " video

[@NiloyKumar]

I am From Bangladesh 😍😍😍... Huge fannn❤❤❤

[@princehenrysnal3364]

Wow! Great boss.

[@arslantariq3407]

Thank you so much man. I always wondered how these sound effects are so perfect. I will keep learning and practicing these techniques

[@Alsayhaj_Pro_Media]

It’s great job after selecting the right sound effects and put it into right position

[@izakburlo]

Thank you for this tutorial! I hope you make many more. You’re so underrated as a filmmaker

[@metalsoup6950]

Bro, Im working on a short film.. typed in sound design tips scrolled through like a 100 wack videos, only to stumble on yours, a fellow South African, who's video gave me just what I needed to complete my last scene. Its an experimental short, I'd almost call it a live action/motion graphic hybrid. Using After effects for the edit and Logic Pro for the sound design. Went through your page, I'm now certain you are South African. Incredible work bro.

[@kolecava]

Found this on Reddit, absolute gold, really love the breakdown. Looking forward to more! :)

[@GregPreece]

Damn this video is incredible. The exact techniques I need to start adding into my videos. Thank you!

[@avinashjangid5634]

7:19 His imagination is next level

[@bren.r]

Wow I was completely unaware of all the layering in audio in professional production. I have a newfound respect for the talent that all goes into it by people like you.

[@ranrowmusic7608]

8d music......bgm.....hug me.....

[@CoreenMazzocchi]

Have always loved the sound design in your travel films, great to see some of your process and resources! 🙏🏼

[@DreamStateLiving]

DUDE, the sound design on that intro is incredible. Amazing work.

[@wanderingyoana]

I really like this kind of videos. Please, produce more because this way you really help your audience and all the people who are inspired to do what you do.

[@SimplyUnboxingg]

Bro what you explained in this video took it directly to my memory. Nice explanation bro. Loved it

[@DIYBuilder]

Thanks for the information. it's really helpful 😊

[@engliomatic4531]

You are really underrated Man. The effort your are giving the outcome that are coming is really outrageous. Hats off.

[@nickspirakus8008]

I love this, more tutorials would be awesome. Your videos are incredible!

[@isloooboy]

Wow, this was an epic tutorial for me in which I learn another dimension of telling the story with impact to influence our viewers and without sound nothing is possible. Thanks once again and See ya SOON!

[@rifathasan05]

"Bangladesh Raw Beauty" was an amazing vid !!!! Take love ❣️ 🇧🇩

[@Hossainut]

Exactly what I was going to say. The sounds of "Bangladesh Raw Beauty" was absolutely amazing and perfect for every situation and with the culture too. Love the way he do films and the music sounds.

[@NiloyKumar]

I am.also😍😍😍

[@30-min_relaxing_music]

Bak mc bal

[@chrissulimay]

Fantastic tutorial and bought the sound pack yesterday.. Dude, BRAVO on the work you put into that! Complete game changer for a project I'm currently working on.. I'm sure I'll get a ton of use of it for years to come. Thanks!

[@olakunlesmith1092]

Great tutorial. Huge dose information delivered in bite sizes, easy to understand, easy assimilate. Fantastic content overall. Can we have more of this kind of tutorial? I hope this is not asking for too much.

[@alvinist]

That's awesome bro!!!

[@Alessio-tk6uy]

Yeah brother, we absolutely want more tutorials like this from you! You're great! Greetings from Italy ;)

[@119darshana]

Brooooo.... You create a whole universe inside that video.... I love this... I don't about others But Please.... I need more tutorials...

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thank you I found this very useful👍

[@joaoramos32]

I just watched this at 3 am. Totally worth, great watch. Thanks for the tips!

[@danielakachi3666]

9:28 thats how I know when I am wearing my ear plugs the wrong way😂

[@217arun]

** this is the best sound design video i've seen till now. Great work Bry. Thank you for doing this.

[@ashrafhossain1369]

I was waiting for your video for many days. Love from Bangladesh.

[@VideoEditor-gb3bk]

It's basics, so what's advanced ☠️ ?

[@NguyenNgocTuongVy2910]

🥶🥵🫣😯😦😮😧☠️ that true !

[@lucianopixels]

7:22 that's actually really creative! Loved the video

[@llamaajose]

you're a master!!! if you want a student so you can teach him please consider me..

[@scorpisces182]

I just watched this, twice, with a bunch of rewinds in between. Absolutely amazing tutorial on sound design right here!

[@alienlj]

First of all: this is fokin A! Second of all: how long does it take FOR YOU to make this edit?

[@piusgyagenda]

Its been so hard ever since I started adding sound design to my videos to find out the names of sounds but man you have made it easy Thanks dude #Ugandan

[@fabianoperes2155]

There is no music? So I must be crazey cause I'm listening to music.

[@jithuanand]

Best SFX tutorial ever seen. I gonna follow your way to make sound designs then eventually will create my own way. Many thanks for this video....!!!!

[@Hassan-dl7oy]

More of this please !! on of the best sound design tutorials

[@joshmccabe7187]

Amazing, thank you so much for this! I have binge-watched every sound design video on YT so far and this one has been the best.

[@funekproduction4149]

thank you very much! I was going thru lack of inspiration and ur video just gave me a brand new angle of view

[@allyoopsie]

this really solidified it for me. this is the career I want. thank you so much!

[@gearpoint1511]

great tutorial!. im pretty new to sound design and have at least up until now used it on a very basic level. but this video not only showed my the how, but also gave me the motivation to pay more attention to my sound design ! again, thanks alot!

[@Longdayvlog]

First video I watch about sound design. Very helpful and informative. Thank you very much!

[@reyserafin443]

wow i learned a ton from watching this than all of the video tutorials ive watched in youtube ever

[@twinematics.berlin]

Amazing quality! Great job, this video was brilliant 🙌🏼

[@TravisGilbert]

yes, please more tutorials! specifically do have any insights for a video that has a lot of talking in it? (I'm also a KZbinr and I think this would be so helpful in standing out) If you happen to read this thank a ton!! great video

[@justblondfilms]

This is soooo goooooooooddddddd !!!!!! Explaining it with examples while explains ! So good !!!! Really best Tutorial I have ever seen ! Especially when incomes down to explaining something ! Never seen someone putting in that much work into something

[@justblondfilms]

Such a good af btw for the sfx pack hahha der gonna buy it

[@DylanPankow]

Lots of great info and very easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to make and publish this video. Cheers!

[@juantigre1348]

I can't take how insanely GOOD this video is 😖😩😩😩