SOUND DESIGN Crash Course

[@StandardStoryCo]

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[@happylukman]

Hey... Can you send me your email address, I have something to tell you.

[@DerekLieu]

Wow, that reverb with the rubber bands is a great technique! That's so much more efficient than the technique I've used for years and years which uses nesting. I think because I don't use rubber bands, it never crossed my mind. Thanks!

[@LivinSalty]

I am in shock. This is unbelievable to me. I just create simple KZbin videos and I think my edits turn out pretty good. But after binging a bunch of your videos I've realized there is SO much I can improve upon. Subscribed and very much looking forward to more of your videos in the future.

[@samueltriplett]

Signing up for your patreon now to see the full thing. This is exactly what I'm lacking in my toolbox, I've got no intuition for sound design, and most tutorials focus only on the technical side of things "use this plugin, change the EQ this way, De-Es this stuff" without really getting into the abstract part of the why and how it helps things. Thanks!

[@StandardStoryCo]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@chu5719]

I have never really notice how helpfull and interesting is sound desing until now, wow

[@prayforpeace2204]

I really appreciate this tutorial. As an editor, sound design has always been my weakness.

[@TheMrSneelock]

Already the best channel for filmmakers.

[@The-Vibrant-Photography]

Take note of this moment, you will be one of the biggest KZbinrs in this "editing education" genre by this time next year.

[@xvAlien]

found this channel recently and it's been really helpful. praying your activity on here the past few weeks is more a reflection of how you're moving forward than say the past 6 months!

[@galachiev]

In the beginning you mentioned “usual sound design” - dialogue processing and mixing. This is actually REALLY interesting topic for me) There are many tutorials how to edit trailers with a lot of stuff going on quickly, but not much information about how to make audio for short film, mix it properly and then normalize for proper output loudness (-23lufs for example). It’s a bit tricky process because you can mix a film, but after rough loudness normalization some sounds can become extremely over compressed and loud. Maybe you’ll record a video or even course about it?)

[@xvAlien]

i've been wondering about this too. i know the audio design/editing/mixing for my film would probably sound much better if i put it all together with ableton/vst plugins but i'm struggling to figure out a good way to balance doing anything audio-wise in premiere vs ableton without my workflow screeching to a halt or being whipped back and forth.

[@RwanLink]

This is an incredible video. Soundly will definitly be on my toolset now thank you!

[@pampazapp4169]

This will really up our game on sound, thank you so mucho for all the videos you are putting out. Cheers from Argentina!

[@Soundb1te]

Definitely gonna try that reverb trick! Adds a really nice touch.

[@tat8241]

See you at the Patreon man! You are becoming my favorite tuber.

[@DaSesh]

I love the fact, i can recognize some of the locations of Richmond, VA in your shot.. 🐬🐬Lucky Strike specifically, and the Browns Island Bridge Run Scene..

[@LehmonMedia]

These KZbin videos are insanely good… I’m curious how you plan them? Do you outline or fully script them before shooting cause it’s just so good man! Keep up great work

[@StandardStoryCo]

Thanks! I do both depending on the topic

[@SimmonsProductions27]

As someone who wants to do trailer editing, I’ve got a pretty burning question: When you edit a trailer, do you grab clips from the raw footage, or do you take it from a rough/fine cut of the full film? I’ve done a little bit of both depending on what I’ve edited, but I would love to hear what the standard trailer editing workflow entails.

[@musingtwd]

Trailer editors often use footage that doesn't make the final cut. I think it depends on the Director/ the people overseeing the trailer, as well as the trailer editor him/her self. I'm interested in doing trailer work myself, a few things I can definitely recommend are: - Derek Lieu's youtube channel - ''The Cutdown''. podcast(about trailer editing) by Derek Lieu and Ric Thomas - FIlm editing pro's youtube channel - And Film editing pro's course: ''The art of trailer editing''.

[@SimmonsProductions27]

@@musingtwd this really helps a lot!! Thanks so much!! :)

[@musingtwd]

@@SimmonsProductions27 :)) Hope it helps! Have you got any tips on where to start with an SFX library(on a budget), when not really having one? for trailer editing purposes ?

[@SimmonsProductions27]

@@musingtwd I have a few tips! Firstly, like mentioned in the video, Soundly is a great option. 15 dollars a month isn’t that bad if you’re using it very often. But if you want a cheaper, albeit temporary route, I recommend getting a free trial of the software Ableton. It’s 90 whole days of full use of the software, and in that software you can actually create *your very own synths, risers, and impacts,* there’s plenty of tutorials online available too! Anyway yeah, that’s what I’d recommend! :)

[@chrisprova2558]

bro ur literally officially my fav film KZbinr lmao, ur stuff Is fucking GOATED

[@mobolajiadeolu1289]

Thanks alot for this, best sound design tutorial I have seen in a while...

[@benreimannfilms]

This was so satisfying to watch.

[@MagicTurskimusic]

Hey Kent! Thanks a lot for all the tips! I really enjoy your content!! REALLY HELPFUL! I am stuck at home with COVID now, so I will definitely watch your short films too! All the best!

[@Moustafa11]

Thanks for all the great content. I learned a lot from your videos. As a beginner, I found the pace of this video a little too quick for me to follow. Maybe I just need a less “crash course” version of the tutorial :)

[@stankmt5016]

What is that thing you pulled up at 5:03? Is that a Premiere Add-on?

[@cecio2341]

Hey bro one you will win a Oscar or something for sure. I’ll remember that you started from KZbin , from rags to riches 💫

[@cinematicsounds]

🌟Here is a summary to help you get the info faster, thank me later, you got this! 🎬 Introduction: • Importance: Sound design is the cheapest and easiest way to improve film production quality. • Focus: Enhancing audio and storytelling in post-production through creative sound design. 🛠 Tools and Techniques: • Soundly: A powerful tool for sourcing sound effects, allowing quick and efficient sound design. • Organizing Sounds: Keep a consistent folder structure for sound effects across projects. 🎨 Sound Design Process: 1. Ambience: Start by adding ambient sounds like wind, birds, or distant water to set the scene. 2. Cross Dissolves: Use cross dissolves for smooth transitions between audio clips to avoid sudden starts and stops. 3. Reverb: Apply reverb to sounds to create a more immersive and echoey effect. Use presets like “Great Hall” for significant reverb effects. 🌬 Building the Soundscape: • Layering Sounds: Combine multiple sounds to create a richer and fuller audio experience. • Sound Effects: Use specific effects like camera flashes, football crowds, and whooshes to enhance the visual elements. • Drones: Employ drones (consistent background sounds) to subtly push the viewer’s emotions in a certain direction. 🎧 Practical Application: 1. Scene Enhancements: Add sounds that match the visuals, such as wind for drone shots or crowd noises for stadium scenes. 2. Risers and Swells: Use risers to build tension and swells for a gradual build-up and release. 3. Delays and Echoes: Implement delay effects to create echoes, adding depth to dialogue or sounds. 🔊 Tips and Tricks: • Quality Audio: Always use high-quality sound effects to ensure the best output. • Speed and Pitch Adjustments: Modify the speed and pitch of sounds to fit the scene better. • Layering for Impact: Layer multiple sounds to enhance key moments, like impacts or dramatic scenes. ⚠ Common Mistakes: • Overusing Whooshes: Be cautious with whooshes; they can be easily overused and become distracting. • Balancing Levels: Ensure sound effects are mixed at appropriate levels to avoid overpowering other elements. • Thinking Outside the Box: Don’t hesitate to use unconventional sounds for unique effects. For example, a heavy rain jacket sound for a luggage drop. 🎬 Finalizing the Project: • Scene Organization: Keep ambient sounds and music near the bottom of your track layers, with dialogue and production audio at the top. • Ominous Moments: Use drones and wala (indistinct crowd murmurs) to create an ominous atmosphere in specific scenes. • Dynamic Effects: Employ dynamic effects like reverb and pitch shifting to enhance the auditory experience.

[@DeeptarkoChowdhury]

Insane. Insane. Absolutely insane. Thank you for this.

[@jojos-yt-adventures]

well well well this channel is something else. I have early Josh Yeo vibes, love the content, learned a ton. keep it up

[@jojos-yt-adventures]

@Text me on telegram 👉@StandardStoryCompany you're been? lol

[@chairsdotnet5188]

Learned so much from this! Thank you!

[@julianaallocca3292]

TOP NOCH!!! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@TheVexedScribe]

Woow...that was hilariously underwhelming without the sound design 😂 this just deepened my appreciation for sound design

[@NerdAffiliated]

Lol. When you pointed out recognizing sounds, in other videos, I laughed out loud. I feel the same, with music.

[@CristianGuerreschi]

that was very cool. I am half way doing a sound design for my own short film. I wish I discovered you earlier

[@arindamnaskar589]

@ 7:42 What script you have used to look up for 'studio reverb"?? please reply.... Thanks beforehand..

[@vamboo8918]

Thank you , looking more sound design tutorial from you❤️

[@iocomposer]

Fun stuff. If I ever start a youtube channel, this is the kind of stuff I'll probably make. Cheers fellow sound enthusiast!

[@syndicate_1]

Man this guy is really good

[@guyvaknin16]

This video taught me SO much in such a short time. Thanks for your precious value pal, just subscribed :)

[@LifeWithChrist828]

if u possibly have a course i would basically buy it right here right now

[@AstridOvallesRecluse]

So good, thank you!

[@dudewithdslr7166]

Man where have you been my whole career?

[@mlgsnip3rv291]

You will grow big

[@itstheWampus]

Just discovered your channel, this is insanely valuable information. Thank you, sincerely

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Sounddesign is so much fun!

[@Djayvlogs]

It's awesome. But what's the purpose of the metal sound when he's holding the ball in his hands? Really curious to know.

[@Beast_Mastery]

Oh shit I didn’t know you were from Australia I came across your channel a couple days ago and i binged watch a lot haha it’s helping me with my assignments I gotta make a short film for 2nd year of film school

[@MrAykut2010]

good explaining 💪🏼😊

[@tommymejiaES]

Damm it! That was high level sound design

[@philippblank]

so underrated mate. good stuff.

[@3xclusiveEntertainment]

@9:56 how did you do that shortcut, or what's the name of it? So that I can assign it to my keyboard shortcuts in premiere. It'll save me some time editing if you can share that with me. Please and thank you.

[@3xclusiveEntertainment]

Never mind, I watched your video on tips to edit faster and got my answer there. Thanks, you have some great content! Please keep dropping these great videos!

[@danielcoatesmusic]

This is absolutely phenomenal. Thank you so much brother!

[@pedroramosmartins9934]

Your videos are great! Learning a lot, tks man :)

[@Lordcoog]

Do you always build the visual timeline first, then build the sound design for those visuals? Or would your workflow be to build the sound design as you build the visual timeline?

[@Fulcrum1313]

Question: what's the tactic in premiere to lower the music volume so that the dialogue can be well undesrtood?

[@philemoncroc]

you use the audio spectrum, it's a bit complicated to explain but go search about it, to make it really simple it's like you have audio coming in the middle and audio coming on the sides so you want the voice to come in the middle and all other music or SFX to come from the sides, that's why in a cinema all the dialogue come from the speakers behind the screen and only from there but music and sound effects come from the screen but also from the speakers on the sides. Problem is, you cannot use all the potential of this technique in stereo so you'll have to lower a bit your music.

[@OoooOOOOoOl532]

Which software did you use to find studio reverb that was insane

[@MrErwinator]

I found it! its called Excalibur for premiere!

[@garyclement5527]

Awe, you got me sold. I'm loving this content. Looking for more tools for sound design, and well your ideas. I have a Sennheiser MKH416, Sennheiser G3 system, Zoom H8, Zoom F4, Akai MPC Live and Mackie Mixing boards all running in my Apple iMac 27" 2020 machine with Apple Logic Pro, Apple Final Cut ProX and Motion. So I'm looking for another tool to enhance the sounds I can create for cinematic sound. Please give me your thoughts.

[@nikosantoss]

Amazing! I am just wondering, how fast did it take for you to switch to mac from windows? Also I subbed right after watching "How you became a netflix editor in 3 months" hahaha ..Your work speaks for itself, no words needed 🙏🏽🔥

[@jameskaft5233]

OK GOOD, and then how do you mix all that ? Do you deliver it to a Sound Studio ? Or you do it right there in premiere? Or maybe some AI Mixer to do it automatically ?

[@oishaelegido]

at 8:00 I was like woooow!

[@Cryingmice]

Absolutely killing it! Love your videos man. Let's just add some reverb hahahaa

[@aa-vr8li]

Great content. How did you so quickly blended the two audio files with cross dissolve? Could you maybe make a video about shortcuts in premiere pro it would be extremely helpful

[@StandardStoryCo]

Had a few people ask about this, adding this to my (very long) list of future videos.

[@victordesauce]

Hi, when should a trailer be edited... before or after editing the main sequence and should the trailer be made out of the main sequence or entirely separate?

[@florent-thomas]

Great video! what's the name of the plugin u used to search effects faster? I see that you don't go to the effects panel to pull effects🤔

[@ΕυαγγελοςΚολχουρης]

Same question here! did you find an answer?? 🙄

[@rafaelsilveiramov]

Awesome class, man! Nailed it! Thanks.

[@Johnhasa1]

Pure gold. 😭

[@aydavid]

loved the video!!!! so helpful

[@BenHailu]

Such a fire video. Thanks for the knowledge!

[@akshatswarnkar1486]

One thing that I constantly noticed about your video that there are those sounds with the words with having "s" in it. They have a very sharp and high pitched irritating sound. It is an another problem I faced in my videos too.. Can you help me fix them

[@NathanNocturnal]

You can address this by using a de-esser plugin in your DAW. A de-esser will help you reduce those harsh, high-frequency "S" sounds that occur in speech. The de-esser accomplished this by ducking or dipping a select high frequency band of say around 7kHz-9kHz whenever they become prominent above a defined threshold. That way, you're only reducing that particular frequency during the moments they occur, allowing you to preserve the high frequencies for the entire audio clip. This particular use can be thought of as mixing dynamically, whereas a static mix would be a set frequency reduction across the entire audio clip. Try searching for a de-esser tutorial on KZbin.

[@MUJINFX]

I learned so much

[@fliich]

Great tutorial! What keyboard shortcut are you using for 'Studio Reverb' audio effect?

[@Johnhasa1]

This is gold.

[@lokmanfreeman]

this is amazing i enjoyed this video so much

[@TransplantHelper]

Just wow!!!

[@silwerkitsune5]

13:48 , what sound did you use here?

[@mangeshgaikwad82]

You are a gem

[@marcosnoel1815]

este video es increible amigo, saludos desde argentina. NUEVO SUSCRIPTOR. This video is incredible, greetings from Argentina. NEW SUBSCRIBER

[@-youssefmobarak]

Love it so much ❤

[@justketh4298]

OUT OF TOPIC - mate been following you for awhile. i think you are the right person to ask, how is the run&gun shoot scenario at the States, especially LA & NYC. planning to shoot few videos their since long but dont know how the scenario is. i have done tons at Asia especially Thailand, Bali and Dubai, UAE too. never faced any problem but USA dont know kinda scared with the rules & regulations haha.

[@StandardStoryCo]

In most of the US it's pretty relaxed, but NYC and LA are strict about this and will shut down a shoot without permits. If you're only shooting handheld and staying very low-key you'll probably be ok.

[@justketh4298]

@@StandardStoryCo just a Sony A1 and maybe a gimbal

[@rizqyfirdausi]

i love ur video man keep it up

[@rex0p643]

Hey that fx console in premire or what is that you are using to easily acess your Effects

[@Techkomsan]

Good brother keep it up

[@jhndavidjnr2996]

for me, whos bad at sound design, i just got blow away lol. thanks alot for this tutorial

[@stankmt5016]

Does the drag & drop from Soundly works with Final Cut too?

[@Johnhasa1]

I'm gonna start using reverb and more filters on my effects.

[@StandardStoryCo]

You can't have enoughghghgh reverrrrbbbbb

[@Johnhasa1]

@@StandardStoryCo bbbbbbbbbbbbb

[@BramHoekstra99]

What kind of plugin do you use to add effects to clips? It seems pretty similar to FXConsole for After Effects

[@MrBandBBoy]

fantastic!!!

[@jakerosper9239]

One thing I still can't wrap my head around is recording dialogue in the field and making it not sound tinny. I'm using a Movo unidirectional shotgun mic. There's a lot of positive reviews on it but what's with the tinny quality of it. Cardioid mics dont seem to have the problem. Some one help?

[@GeneralDStudios]

Please what's that plugin that shows up when you want to search for an effect?

[@Jadesfishing]

Some great tips thanks dude!

[@StanleyNunn]

Off topic question: I see the big lebowski and Deniro in the pics behind you, but who is that in the middle behind your head?

[@StandardStoryCo]

Philip Seymour Hoffman from The Master

[@RIKLASVEGAS]

LOVE IT!

[@CapsLockKeyon]

Hey! Im sure you get this question all the time - but how are you doing the effect search without going into your effects panel? I remember something like this existing in After Effects but I never knew of one for Premiere.

[@carlosotero15]

(EDIT) Found his response in another comment, it's called Excalibur

[@lzfelipeq]

how do you get the FX CONSOLE for PREMIERE?

[@Yokeyedough]

Dude's giving me a Joe Goldberg vibes haha awesome your videos btw \m/

[@MrErwinator]

which plugin do you use at 07:44 ? that is a game changer!

[@johnpaulsulla9557]

That's default on premiere, studio reverb really gives a nice touch

[@MrErwinator]

@@johnpaulsulla9557 nah its called Excalibur. I meant the drop down menu where he types in the effect he wants.

[@NerdAffiliated]

That was great.

[@SwurvGG]

was that guy in black panther? he played the younger version of forest whitakers character?

[@StandardStoryCo]

Yep! Denzel Whitaker, great actor/dude

[@moetasty]

This is the best sound design tutorial I have ever seen no one beat that yet… keep it up and post more videos like this.. love it SUBED

[@andrefrueh]

Yoooo what is this plugin at 07:44 I need that!

[@MrErwinator]

I wanna know too ! its like Console FX for after effects but for premiere

[@andrefrueh]

@@MrErwinator I found it it's called Excalibur it was $75

[@UR.Crist1an]

Wow that’s amazing I learned something new 🤝😎

[@2011troya]

Have you ever used Epidemic Sound? I’ve seen it be all the rage among creatives and film makers