Video Editing · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 3 of 6 · 22 guided hours

Sound Design and Mixing

Design and mix sound that makes films feel real and powerful.

Learning objectives

  • Design sound for realism and impact
  • Mix with stems and buses
  • Deliver mixes to loudness specifications
  • Manage music and audio rights

Topics

  • sound design layers
  • foley and ambience
  • buses and stems
  • mix references
  • loudness delivery
  • music licensing and rights

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Sound Design

    Build layers of sound that make scenes believable.

    ambiencesound effectsfoleylayering

  2. Lesson 2 Mixing with Buses and Stems

    Organise and control complex mixes.

    busesstemsmix balancereferences

  3. Lesson 3 Loudness Delivery

    Deliver mixes that meet each destination's requirements.

    integrated loudnesstrue peakdelivery specsversions

  4. Lesson 4 Music Rights and Licensing

    Use music legally for every use and territory.

    licences and usageroyalty-free vs commissionedplatform claimsrecords

Practical activity

Design and mix the hero video's sound with dialogue, music, effects and ambience stems, delivered to the agreed loudness.

Expected outcomes

  • Immersive sound
  • Professional mix delivery

Assessment

Mix and stems reviewed and measured.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.