Sound Design Q&A 2 : Creative Process, Tips & Business Insights

[@AndromedaX8]

Thank you for all of the great tips Robert! So interesting to hear more about how you record and create your sounds and the ending was really inspiring! :)

[@RobertDudzic]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you found it helpful!😊

[@processrebel]

Thanks Robert! I'm enjoying this format. You're onto something great for the community.

[@RobertDudzic]

Thank you so much! If you have any questions and would like to be featured in my videos, send them to me on Instagram. I’ll do my best to answer, or someone with the expertise will!

[@MickBenjamins]

Another great episode 🙌

[@RobertDudzic]

Thank you mick😊

[@SandCrabNews]

I own a few audio recorders. I'm always listening for sounds. A creaking door, footsteps in a courthouse hallway, railway work, and others. Fun and fascinating.

[@SandCrabNews]

A few years ago, the railroad behind my apartment complex was improved. They were installing 1/4 rail sections, and the sound of striking it with a hammer was like a Star Wars weapon.

[@SandCrabNews]

BTW I'm 70 and I would like to get in a foley studio and tinker around.

[@RobertDudzic]

70 it’s just a number😊

[@johnharveyiii3459]

UBERLOUD is such a secret weapon. Thank you Robert for another great video.

[@RobertDudzic]

Thank you I'm glad you're finding the tips helpful! 👍

[@stela_camera_girl]

Hi Robert! Could you please make a video explaining what is the difference between db and lufs? I try to understand the difference and become better at sound recording. I use my beloved Zoom H4 N pro for all my work in video production. And I use a Sennheiser microphone connected to my zoom via xlr cable. On Zoom I have to adjust the volume in db but on my pc in post I do the normalize in lufs. Technically I figured out on my own by my ear but theoretically I still don't understand it after reading the article. What did I miss here?

[@RobertDudzic]

Hi, Great question! The difference between dB and LUFS can definitely be a bit confusing at first, but I’ll break it down for you. dB (decibels) is a relative measurement of sound level. On your Zoom H4n Pro, you’re adjusting the input gain in dB to set the volume level of your recordings. This ensures your audio isn’t too quiet or distorted (clipping). It’s all about capturing clean audio during the recording stage. LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale) measures the perceived loudness of audio over time. Unlike dB, it factors in how our ears perceive sound and focuses on the overall balance of loudness in your final mix. It’s especially useful for ensuring your audio meets loudness standards for different platforms, like -14 LUFS for streaming or -23 LUFS for broadcast. In your workflow, you’re doing it correctly: adjusting dB on the Zoom for clean input levels and normalizing to LUFS in post for consistent loudness. The key difference is that dB is used for real-time level control, while LUFS is more about perceived loudness and consistency in the final product. I hope this clears it up for you! Robert

[@stela_camera_girl]

@RobertDudzic Thank you so much Robert. It clears up sure. 👏🙏🎤🎧

[@RobertDudzic]

I’m glad to help😊