Top audio editing tutorials. Audio is imperative to filmmaking and as a filmmaker, you will want to learn ways to become better at audio editing and improve efficiency. More often than not, Indie filmmakers have to develop more skills in different areas of pre and post-production. Audio editing is usually high up on the list.

Poor audio can ruin a great film; it really can. In other words, your audio needs to be of the highest level possible, or you risk losing your audience’s attention.

Therefore, to help you out, we have compiled our favourite and most helpful audio editing tutorials so you can become better and more efficient at editing your audio.

The top audio editing tutorials, you must watch.

Without further ado, let’s delve into them!

Understanding the basics of audio editing in Premiere Pro

This tutorial from Adobe Premiere Pro is an essential watch. The video takes you through the basics of audio editing and how to use the Premiere Pro timeline. In addition, they show us how to use the pen tool to adjust the gain of your audio.

These are fundamental audio editing functionalities but are an essential baseline that you must master. This is why this tutorial is so useful and understated. Check it out today!

Removing background noise from your audio footage in Premiere Pro

Removing background noise is a key thing to know in editing. Why’s that? For instance, you will have finished a day’s recording, everything went well and you’ve captured the best shots for your twist in the film. It’s an exciting time.

However, you’ve gone back to post-production and there’s a terrible hum ruining the audio where your protagonist has just delivered the best line of their career. What do you do?

Fear not, Adobe Premiere Pro will solve it in seconds. The tools they have available will sort out that background noise in no time. But if you don’t have Premiere Pro, download Audacity and use this article as a step by step guide.

Recording Audio as a Solo filmmaker tutorial

This is an important starting point for all filmmakers and the importance of good quality, clean audio is integral to your film. In this video, Lewis breaks down how to set up your equipment and record that crisp audio in order to bring your film to life.

His efficient tips, mixed with his experience in recording audio as a solo filmmaker is next to none. Most importantly, you’ll be recording audio of the highest quality in no time. Thanks Lewis!

Audio Editing in Da Vinci Resolve

We’ve included this in the list as DaVinci is a free editing platform and is perfect for indie filmmakers. In this tutorial, they breakdown the core components of recording and editing audio in DaVinci Resolve.

To sum it up, the results are incredible and it’s much easier than you think. Get started today!

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