More Editing: An Update

Worked some more on Thrash Bus II last night, and am working on it this morning. Finished the Closing Credits last night, and have now embarked upon the final leg of this monumental journey I am undertaking. The sound editing.

It's interesting as to what makes a good movie work so well, is that its not always the picture on display. Often, the sound and sound effects play an enormous role in what you feel for whats happening on screen. From the thunderous sounds of battle to the more egrarious atmospheric tones of a family home, the sound puts you in the moment. Problem is, sometimes you have to find a sound that suits the environment thats not always actually found in that environment. Thats where you have to fake it. At the moment, I am editing the fight sequences sound effects, and trying to find a sound that approximates two sticks hitting each other, with a lot more punchy subtext than the actual recorded sound. At the moment, the audio is quite tinny and high frequency. By adding a little more bass and middle range to the sound, the act of hitting somebody or stiking a weapon is more impactful.


And this process can take a while. Each effects sound has to be scrutinized, adjusted for pitch and tone, manipulated for frequency range and spatial accuracy, and then put into the main mix so its neither overpowering nor indiscernible. Its quite an art. One I am trying very hard to learn, very very quickly.

Have a great day.