Adding music and effects to your video in Adobe Premiere Pro is one of the basic skills for any filmmaker using this software. If you know how to add and edit audio in Premiere Pro, an infinite world of creativity will open to you for future creations.<\/p>\n
When we talk about ‘video’, ‘filmmaking’ or any other term related to our craft, we tend to think about images. Of course, visuals play an essential role in this medium, but sound, music and effects are equally important to the quality of the video. So no matter how good your visuals are, you should absolutely pay attention to\u00a0video sound<\/a>\u00a0and make it shine to create the perfect video.<\/p>\n There are 3 elements or ingredients that make a final audio track: the sound of the video, the music and the sound effects.<\/p>\n The sound of the video will be usually recorded in-camera or with an audio recorder. It includes dialogue, voices, sounds in the background, etc. This sound is critical because it helps make the video alive and makes the viewer feel on the scene. This feeling of immersion is more noticeable when you turn the sound off or include b-roll shots without sound. When you see a video without this part of the mix, the sensation is disconnection or abstraction. To make the point more vivid, try playing a video without sound, or you can add effects that don’t match the scene you are watching.<\/p>\n Of course, achieving good sound starts in the pre-production stage and then on location. The planning and scouting, mics, sound device, and, of course, the skills you or your crew possess directly impact the post-production workflow. For example, if you record poor-quality dialogue, you will have to\u00a0dub<\/a>\u00a0in post, costing more time and money.<\/p>\n Imagine Indiana Jones, Rocky, Pirates of the Caribbean or Lord of the Rings without music. They would not be the same films. Music adds emotion to our videos; it can be epic, relaxed, tense, dramatic\u2026 The character of a movie, a commercial or any video will be defined by its music -or its absence-. Again, you can reinforce what your visuals say, underline it or even\u00a0subvert expectations<\/a>\u00a0by adding funny music to a dramatic scene, for example. Your imagination is the only limit when using music. You can work with a composer and create an original score or work with a\u00a0royalty-free music platform<\/a>, where you can find endless options for your video. Learning\u00a0how to add music to your video<\/a>\u00a0in Premiere Pro and mix it properly will improve your final result.<\/p>\n Don’t forget that silence is another tool in the filmmaker’s bag. Using it wisely will help you better communicate your narrative idea.<\/p>\n Sound effects add the final touch to the mix. You can create your SFX as foley artists do. Still, nowadays, it’s more practical to go to a library of high-quality\u00a0royalty-free sounds<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0download the SFX<\/a>\u00a0you need. Sometimes you will have to use these sound effects to mimic what you couldn’t record on the field, like steps, ambiance sound or specific sounds, like glasses clinking, etc.\u00a0Voice-over<\/a>\u00a0could fit in this category since it’s recorded separately from the video.<\/p>\n However, the magic starts when you use sound effects to boost your visuals, create new meanings in your video, and make it look top-level. Transition sounds, impacts, whooshes and swishes, synthesized effects\u2026 you can layer sounds to add a new dimension to your work and make images flow seamlessly. Anyway, it’s easy to overdo it, so use your taste and learn when to stop adding stuff.<\/p>\n Editing and mixing these components is the final part of any good audio mix. Let’s see how to do this in premiere pro.<\/p>\n The first thing we usually do is edit the audio from the actual clips. Of course, if the sound is usable, we will adjust it, edit it properly and prepare it for the final mix.<\/p>\n If your sound is not usable, the standard solution is to mute the sound or delete it and replace it with a sound effect.<\/p>\n So let’s see how we do it in this short tutorial.<\/p>\nIntroduction to audio editing: 3 types of audio.<\/h2>\n
Video Sound<\/h3>\n
Music<\/h3>\n
SFX<\/h3>\n
How to edit video audio<\/h2>\n
Basic audio edits<\/h3>\n
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