Editing and cleaning up on-set recorded audio, designing sound effects and ambiences, recording Foley, recording ADR and mixing all elements (Dialogue, Music and Effects) to create the final Mix.
Post audio is divided into 2 stages: editing and mixing. During the editing process sounds are created, recorded, edited and refined. After all sounds have been created, the mixing process starts which takes on the task of bringing all the elements of the soundtrack together and define volume levels, add effects to blend the elements within the environment and balance the overall soundtrack of the project. To learn about music in post production, please see the The Journey in Animation, VFX and Post Production.
Jobs
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What kind of jobs are available?
Skills
What those who work in this discipline usually bring to the work.
Knowledge
- Solid technical skills are required (ie: recording equipment, sound design software, plugins, synths, mixing hardware, etc.).
- Equally important are the creative skills and vision to create the whole soundscape of a project, support the story and deliver a soundtrack that keeps the viewer immersed in the show.
Experience
- Working experience with sound editing software.
- Advanced positions will require years of on-the-job experience.
Sound Assistant
Studio Tech
ADR Mixer
Foley Recordist
Foley Artist
Assistant Sound Effects Editor
Sound Effects Editor
Assistant Dialogue Editor
Dialogue Editor
Supervising Sound Editor
Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Supervisor/Sound Designer
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