Sound Design for TV, Film & Games
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4:55 Introduction
Gary welcomes you and gives an introduction to what sound design for media such as TV, Film & Games is, plus a demo of the song is played that will be created in the series.
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4:57 Importing Video into your DAW
Gary shows you how you can import a video file into your DAW software.
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7:55 Creating Hit Point Markers
In this video, Gary shows you how you can use markers to map out key hit points in the video file that you will use to sync sounds and music to.
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4:24 Deciding on a Tempo
See how to decide on a tempo for your song, and work with the markers created, and the DAW grid to determine a tempo for the project.
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10:25 Finding Sound Effects to Sync to the Video
Here, we take a look at how to find and sync sound effects with the video in a DAW.
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5:48 Sound Effects in Motion
In this video, gary takes a look at how to use sound effects that sync with moving animated parts in a video.
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10:13 Using Whooshes & Time Stretching
This video takes a look at how to use whoosh sound effects to sync up with elements in a video, and how you can use time stretching techniques for differentiation in the sounds.
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10:36 Risers & Build Up Sound Effects
In this video, we show you how to use build-up and riser sound effects to create tension and release in your sound design.
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7:26 Finishing Off the Sound Effects
Gary goes through the video one more time and see what extra sound effects we need.
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2:45 Piano Melody & Chord Progression
Here, we start getting into the music for the video and look at how to explore piano melody and chord progression sketch ideas for the music.
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10:22 Writing the Chords with Strings & Choirs
In this video, we take the chord progression for the previous video and add it to some string and choir instrumentation.
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10:04 Building the Rhythm with Drums & Bass
Take a look at how to create rhythm for the music spot using drums and bass instruments.
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6:31 Adding More Epic Percussion
In this video, Gary expands on the previous video where we add in some big, epic percussion to add more epic-ness and drama to the rhythm of the music.
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5:54 Using Horns & Trombones for the Melody
Gary explores the melody with the trumpet and trombone instruments.
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5:37 Adding Hybrid Synthetic Elements
In this video, we add in some synthetic sound design elements to create a hybrid instrumentation for the music.
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10:26 Creating the Intro with Swells & Reverses
Explore how to tie the sound effects and music together with transition sounds, like crash swell and reverse sounds.
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13:16 Creating Dynamics with the Mix
In this video, we go back through the instrumentation in the project and add more dynamics by adjusting the mix, with volume, panning, and effect processing.
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5:01 Exporting Audio to Video
Finally, we finish off the series by showing how to export or embed your audio to the video so that you can supply it to the client or production team.
Product Overview
In this Groove3 video tutorial series, sound design guru Gary Hiebner shows you what it takes to do sound design for TV, Film and Games!
Gary starts by welcoming you and gives an introduction to what sound design for media such as TV, Film & Games is, plus a demo of the song that will be created in the series.
Then, Gary starts at the beginning, showing you how to import video into your DAW, create hit pPoint markers, decide on a tempo, and how to find and sync sound effects to your video.
Gary now shows you how to use sound effects that sync with moving animated parts in a video, followed by how to use whoosh sound effects to sync up with elements in a video, and how you can use time stretching techniques for differentiation in the sounds.
You’ll then see how to use risers and build ups as sound effects, piano melody and chord progression creation, adding strings and choirs, building up the rhythm with drums and bass, adding percussion, horns, synths, swells and more!
Wrapping it up, Gary walks you through creating dynamics with the mix and exporting and imbedding your audio to video, so you can supply it to the client or production team.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you want to know what’s involved when doing sound design for different media and mediums, checkout “Sound Design for TV, Film & Games” today.
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Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Really helpful
This series of tutorials is well paced and well presented. It covers a whole range of useful procedures and has already helped my workflow.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 9 months ago
Very helpful.
This was an outstanding instructional video. It really inspired me to learn more about how I can develop the skills necessary for sound design.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Awesome !!!
Great Teacher and basically a mini course in the essential of editing audio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Super useful
I think this course is super useful, I have learned a lot, highly recommend.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great insight into sound design for media.
Very interesting watching Gary's workflow. I watched the whole course, but now I'm going to go over it again whilst trying the techniques out myself.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Well organize lessons, something to learn.
Very Helpful, well organized, the workflow is quite easy to follow as well to apply. The musical ideas and sound effect are pertinent to the video.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very good, clear and helpfull
it has helped me in organisation
I am a: Professional, Musician, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Great!
Exactly I was looking for. Great practice for me!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Sound Designer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Killer OverKill !
Great series. Plenty of stuff...
I am a: Semi-Pro, Game Designer, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Really helpful
This series of tutorials is well paced and well presented. It covers a whole range of useful procedures and has already helped my workflow.
Submitted 9 months ago
Very helpful.
This was an outstanding instructional video. It really inspired me to learn more about how I can develop the skills necessary for sound design.
Submitted 10 months ago
Awesome !!!
Great Teacher and basically a mini course in the essential of editing audio
Submitted 1 year ago
Super useful
I think this course is super useful, I have learned a lot, highly recommend.
I am a: Professional, Musician, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 2 years ago
Great insight into sound design for media.
Very interesting watching Gary's workflow. I watched the whole course, but now I'm going to go over it again whilst trying the techniques out myself.
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
Well organize lessons, something to learn.
Very Helpful, well organized, the workflow is quite easy to follow as well to apply. The musical ideas and sound effect are pertinent to the video.
Submitted 2 years ago
very good, clear and helpfull
it has helped me in organisation
I am a: Professional, Musician, Cubase
Submitted 3 years ago
Great!
Exactly I was looking for. Great practice for me!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Sound Designer, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Studio One
Submitted 3 years ago
Killer OverKill !
Great series. Plenty of stuff...
I am a: Semi-Pro, Game Designer, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar
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In this Groove3 video tutorial series, production pro Gary Hiebner reveals how to produce epic heroic musical themes, perfect for film and video productions, as well as gaming titles!
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tutorial videoCreating Game Audio Explained
In this Groove3 video tutorial series, sound design guru Gary Hiebner shows you what you need to know to get started on creating audio for the incredibly lucrative gaming industry.
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