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How does video game audio differ from film audio?

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Game audio and film audio have a lot in common, but they also differ in many ways. The way sound is used in games has to take into account the player's actions, while film audio has a more linear structure. Additionally, game audio often needs…
What is an AAF file

What is AAF in Audio Production? Everything You Need to Know

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An AAF (Advanced Authoring Format) file is an indispensable tool in the realm of audio post-production. This file format is specifically designed to streamline the transfer of audio projects between different digital audio workstations (DAWs)…
AI Tech

Will AI voice shake the audio production industry as we know it?

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Imagine you are listening to an audiobook you just downloaded. At first, everything sounds as it should be. An impactful voice narrates the intro as you would expect in any high-end audio production. You are eager to listen to more of your favorite…
Digital Audio Workstation

How the Digital Age Revolutionized the Recording Studio & Production

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For decades, recording studios were known as large soundproof buildings with specialized audio gear that were very expensive to construct and manage. The audio equipment and instruments alone were unreachable to purchase for most artists. The…
Dolby Atmos Theater

Dolby Atmos | How It’s Evolving Music and Home Entertainment

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What is Dolby Atmos? Atmos is the latest innovation in surround sound technology developed by Dolby Laboratories that is changing the way people experience, music, movies, and shows. This revolutionary audio format offers a true 3D sound system,…
Studio Microphone

Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) and How It’s Used

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What is Automated Dialogue Replacement? Automated Dialogue Replacement, or ADR for short, is the process of replacing the original dialogue in a video or film with new dialogue to match. This technique can be used for many reasons, such as…
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Audiobook Self Recording Guide | Steps and Process

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When recording an audiobook, it can seem like a daunting task. However, there are some procedures you can take to make the process smoother and less time-consuming. One practice the narrator can do when recording is to keep reading and not stop after making a mistake. This will help the narrator keep a constant tone, speed, and cadence throughout the audiobook.
Audio Waveform

What are audio stems? The process and its uses.

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An audio stem is combined audio or multitracks that is exported as one mono or stereo audio file to be processed later for the mixing or mastering stage. Learn the steps to creating stems and consolidating audio.
Audio Recording Engineer

How to Build Your Career as an Audio Engineer | Skills, Networking & Getting Jobs

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The first step is to find a good education platform within your budget that offers courses in sound recording and audio engineering. This can be by online audio engineering lessons, workshops, courses, and institutions. The first class I took when considering audio engineering was a week-long course at a recording studio. It was an introduction to the basics of recording. This created the spark and passion to continue the path. When beginning, I would encourage you to start with introductory classes to get the understanding and basics.