How I Redesigned For Honor's Sword Duel Combat Sound Effects
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In this video, I take you through my creative process for crafting impactful sound effects for a sword duel scene from the game For Honor. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sound designer, you'll discover practical techniques and audio tips to elevate your sound design for video games.
Here's what you'll learn:
Layering sound effects for depth and realism
Using tools like transient shapers and low-end enhancers for maximum impact
Positioning sounds with precision
Adding subtle details like grunts, gore, and ambient textures for immersive audio design
Ensuring clean, noise-free recordings to optimize your final mix
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Layered Sound Design Techniques
04:19 - Key Elements of Effective Design
07:16 - Importance of Impact Space
10:21 - Enhancing Low-End Frequencies
12:28 - Outro
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About David Dumais Audio
David Dumais Audio is committed to creating professional, creative, and expressive sound design and music for video games. David wants to share what he has learned over the years; everything from creating energetic music to crafting ambient sounds, gun sounds, foley, recording sounds, UI sounds, game sounds and so much more.
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