What Every FilmMaker Needs to Know About Audio & Sound Design

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[@RudyAyoub]

lmfao when he mentioned UP

[@francisamolieulieu]

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[@istian_]

Dude hahahaha so funny literally made me cry 😂

[@SebBrosig]

I didn't get the joke about Up! but my personal opinion of the film is I didn't like it... the whole message of the thing is messed up, vindictive nonsense. I do like most Pixar films but this one, it's bad. When Steve Jobs brought down the iPad tablet and sold it as somehow completely new and "transformative", and then featured Up, he lost the last bit of credibility he still had for me.

[@KenSTACKS]

IKR that place had me ded

[@KenSTACKS]

@@SebBrosig The joke about the whole Up thing isn't even about Up. It's about how Mr.Potato Jet himself looks like the kid from Up. It's been a running joke for the channel

[@wilfredojuloya6677]

the movie UP is always a good example Gene

[@LuisGomes.]

Totalmente 👊🏼

[@arproxc2]

Damn, I can't stop laughing when he brings up "UP" movie. Gene's face is so priceless 🤣

[@hauntedbytheliving1175]

It’s as though Alex was made in a lab to teach audio… his poise, pace and candor are exquisite. He has a gift for conveying ideas with perfect economy; distilling complex issues to their essence. Bravo 👏🏻

[@ddames]

Wow. Never would’ve thought I’d spend half an hour watching a video on sound design. But this was amazing! As someone constantly trying to be better as a video producer for my on channel, this was extremely informative and helpful. Great job editing too and putting visual ques to assist in understanding some of these concepts 🙏🏽

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Sound design is so important.

[@Athandatu]

The “unsubscribe” intro was so funny. Very Potato Jet

[@FenceOnAWall]

The UP integration, that was brilliant. And it makes sense with the theme too. Bravo

[@marsgizmo]

love this collab with Alex! wonderful insights!

[@13_cmi]

Aaaah marzgizmo too

[@DoctorSani]

i've been waiting for this video for so long. Loved the previous one with Alex. He's voice is like caramel melting.

[@ChrisParayno]

Love these deep dives into topics with professionals, not just youtube people's thinking they are film makers.

[@ErisedMediaCo]

You know what’s so funny… I’m actually an audio engineer (although I haven’t worked in the field in some time), and I totally forgot about the concept of room tone. It really is SO helpful when something is dialogue heavy to capture room tone!

[@phucmapvlog]

A previous video you did with Alex literally shaped recent "Audio Adjustments". That dude is legit.

[@MuhammadIlyas-dk2lb]

Everywhere i go i see your comment

[@guillermohernandez5268]

People are interested in sound, that’s great. -“I’m not” His face 🤣🤣🤣

[@sicnaunders]

I love it when you bring Alex on! He brings so much knowledge, explains sound so well and makes it entertaining. Love the sound layered in the video alongside as well

[@jaythecreative7506]

When Gene says "I'm not upset" I lost it 😂😂😂

[@Mu3azOsman]

an amazing episode! love how this video has some awesome great sound design as well that explains everything that's talked about

[@amplifydreality8869]

Love Alex's input. As an up and coming sound designer and production recordist it's great to hear from pros this type of stuff. Great video! (as usual)

[@scottvogel8477]

I love these ‘podcast’ style videos.

[@soubhiksaha9555]

This was really so much information-packed, but also a special mention to the editor of this video. Sam/Gene/Dylan did a great job adding those sound effects and visuals on top of this. Looks great, sounds great!

[@JulioBHJ]

To be fair, Alex does have a great speaking voice. If he were a telemarketer and called me to talk to me about my car insurance, I'd listen intently, even though I don't own a car.

[@FenceOnAWall]

The sound design stuff and the animations as the concepts were being explained, it's just so good

[@MonzonMedia]

1:05 "My eyes are burning....with love" LMAO! You guys are hilarious! 😆

[@ajtuck120]

“Man of steal? Oh I’ve seen that porno!” -Potato Jet

[@perspective4882]

aye yo that comment had me crying XD

[@tusslemania]

this guy is a genius and i love his knowledge. also his mic always sounds so fuggin crispy and perfect. it’s true, sound is incredibly engaging and has the potential to captivate you easily

[@daveb.8426]

I totally agree, audio is basically more important than visuals. Might be biased cause I started as an audio engineer though 😄

[@LarryFlaxman]

Very helpful info, thanks for sharing! Will definitely utilize some of the tips to up my game.

[@ItsArmanLopez]

I really enjoyed listening to his sound knowledge. Felt like a small lecture haha. You should do more of these with all the other aspects of filmmaking!

[@johnmcintyre6969]

7:32 - *points ate gene* "his name is Russell" 🤣🤣🤣

[@MagivaIT]

how good is this guys voice, crazily engaging video....edited perfectly with the sounds and on screen stuff.. nice!

[@mariusdobre497]

love the editing on this! sound subtitles are amazing

[@1MichaelRWeir]

Huge thank you to Alex for doing this! Really fantastic info!

[@kiranxl995]

Thanks for the great video ❤️

[@frostvertical9862]

Always UP for another awesome video by potato jet

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Excellent video. Thanks for making it

[@MrTee_ZA]

This vid is informative, I have learned a lot that I thought did not matter in production before... Thank you, guys.

[@Brandon4Weiss]

Every time Alex opens his mouth is an audio master class.

[@AlvinZhu]

super helpful stuff!! collabs with alex are actually my favourite hahha

[@DiveHard]

Great interview dudes! Entertaining and informative!

[@Dmogul]

This video is amazing!! Thank you 🙏 I watched all the way through and was engaged the whole time. Great info

[@sweet4nice2003]

I love the breakdown of Alex that was so informative truly !...Thanks, Potato Jet!

[@kevinbarraco4913]

really enjoyed this interview. Great info

[@topicruben]

Thank you so much for this video. Pure gold 🙏🙏🙏

[@gstpierre69]

Thank god I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Thanks Mr. Potato!

[@ScottJWaldron]

Great information as usual Alex! Not that I watch broadcast TV anymore, but it is funny how they are so specific about audio but always had commercials obnoxiously loud compared to the shows.

[@StupidRaisins]

Awesome interview! Thanks for coming on the show Alex! I really enjoyed learning more about audio & sound design.

[@maheshdevops4060]

Alex is the real deal. Long term subscriber and love his content

[@amediaproductions5795]

Love this video! Definitely going to use everything talked about.

[@ZGBrickfilms]

This was so informative! Thanks for an amazing video!

[@dotavi9690]

Wow! This is quality! Love the insights. The length of the video was a concern but ended up watching the whole thing. The audio visualization GFX worked well too. Keep it up!

[@RPPRods]

Great conversation!! I died at the part when UP is mentioned 🤣

[@Rob1656]

excellent interview. Keep up the great work.

[@sbk_nef]

I NEEDED THIS. ❤️ Thank You Mr. Potato

[@My123Tutorials]

Another great video with Alex. 👍🏼

[@KarleyCottrell]

I love the explanation on room tone. I really learned a lot from this video. Now let’s try to apply this to my next video...

[@Oceansta]

LOVED this episode ❤️

[@FoxWeddings]

Love this!! Thank you so much for this content!

[@aimankuaci]

i've been waiting for this one !!

[@d.j.harris2355]

I've watched this video like 3 times and it doesn't stop being interesting.

[@kewei4767]

Great tutorial! Thanks for the effort!

[@RoboticsLive]

Lots of great content. Thanks gene..

[@RedStoneProductions]

Kudos to you guys!! Sound professional and university lecturer, I love the conversation!!

[@edgarricardopadillanates4160]

Really like your channel Alex, keep it up!

[@_akf_official]

As a Film making student this video gave me so many things...❣️

[@ChudsBbq]

As an audio engineer / bbq KZbinr I found all of this fascinating

[@cjcarlos0323]

A great example of that cut to dead silent to change mood is in the film "3 idiots" they were singing and dancing and as soon as the camera revealed the hanging body the music cut, biiiiig mood swing...

[@CameronSanborn]

This is SOO GOOD! Thank you!!

[@vitorperez1989]

What an amazing lecture! Definitely subscribing to his channel!

[@alexma7220]

Great content......thanks for putting it together!!!

[@wallybeng]

Thanks for sharing this! ✨

[@mdturnerinoz]

Alex has a new follower. I really enjoyed this episode, PJ; and the effects on top of the conversation were a hoot! Oh, and I've not as yet seen "Up", but I will now!

[@PATRICKCASTILLO]

So good! Great great great great show!

[@FishyBusiness]

Good take aways on this .Like the You Tube Db question and answer.

[@joshuaaruiz]

This was truly awesome

[@dag221]

Two minutes and I had to stop the video because I was so disappointed we didn't get to hear more about 'sound alikes'. I could tell Alex had some interesting takes on the subject. Also I get way more interested and excited about audio,lighting and grip than I ever do about cameras.

[@RichPerspectives]

This was great!

[@vsmochent]

Just remembered my previous semester Sound Design Production. This could be so double learn for me. Although I missed it and very interesting to hear about sound Design Production again.

[@nullx8]

very interesting take on things !!!

[@firstsyntheticmind]

Potato Jet, you're the best!

[@levysnir8701]

Thanks you for making this video 🙌🏻✌🏻

[@remindfilms]

Great Input. Thanks a lot for that.

[@4Dcruz]

he's such a great teacher. loved the discussion!

[@CGKFPV]

this was great. Subbed to Alex

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Love it, funny and useful infotainment, thanks!

[@tommih597]

Peter is one of the KZbinrs that Does a really good job with audio in a lot of his videos. They sound great and look awesome. Always solid videos 👍

[@nabilbouziane1269]

First in line here !!! Sound is almost a third of production and overall quality of any video!!! Here is a great exemple!!! Try to watch this video with the sounds off!!! Potato jet to the moon

[@axk]

Only a third??

[@nabilbouziane1269]

@@axk yes . Third for the video quality ( story)And the other third is for editing

[@dreamsandrealms4581]

Thanks for making this video:) Super useful and helpful stuff :)

[@bryanmontero]

Amazing video!! 💥

[@javierpaez2258]

This podcast is gold

[@BassManNv]

I hate that audio is more important than video, but he is ABSOLUTELY correct. I couldn’t agree more.

[@DaveSy]

15:50 can't imagine being the sound editor for one of the Fast movies! Awesome to see Alex back on this channel.

[@wright96d]

This is really good.

[@yigalkatyusha]

maaann i didn't know sound can be this important. great video !

[@trevorwild195]

So funny and informative I have to watch it twice.

[@DylanSaliba]

GET ROOM TONE!!!! I love it!

[@radiozelaza]

As for ADR, Polish movies were notorious for it because filmmakers could not record good audio on set usually (for whatever reason). And we were subjected to all these obvious replaced dialogues which sounded artificial and bizarre.

[@_akf_official]

🤩thank you so much for this video

[@mirzaangon]

Gene’s reaction when he brings up “Up” literally had me laugh out loud xD

[@NickBB]

Everyone that shoots video should learn more about audio...fantastic interview with Alex. I have a Sennheiser 8060...low self noise :)

[@organismx]

Thanks guys 🍻

[@theuglywriters]

It's nice that this coincides with my lecture for this week! Hahaha! Now I have a new content I can require my students to watch!