Sound Design Q&A: Pro Tips for Aspiring Designers (pt.2)
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In this video, I answer your top questions about creating professional sound effects and improving your skills as a sound designer. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your skills, this video covers everything from technical tips to career advice. I’ll share practical audio tips, tools, and strategies I’ve used as a sound designer for video games and other creative projects.
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RX: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/rx-advanced-pb
Soothe2: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/soothe2
Ozone: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/ozone
Smart Limiter: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/smartlimit
Kraftur: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/kraftur
SoundID Reference: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/soundid
SoundGym: https://www.daviddumaisaudio.com/soundgym
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Q1 Normalizing Audio Levels
02:34 - Q2 Stereo Narrowness: Mono vs Stereo SFX
04:52 - Q3 DAW Sample Rate vs Sound Effect Sample Rate
08:56 - Q4 Mastering Sound Effects Techniques
14:53 - Q5 Sound Effects Sounding The Same
17:24 - Q6 Monitor Setup for Audio Production
18:53 - Q7 Recorder Hiss (preamps)
21:37 - Q8 Finding Motivation for Work
25:45 - Q9 Managing Negative Emotions at Work
27:12 - Q10 Developing Your Skills
35:35 - Thanks for Watching
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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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