Chapter 15. Clean Up Your Audio

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Why do so many video editors dread audio work? Perhaps it’s the fear of the unknown. Maybe it’s a psychological avoidance of things that aren’t visual and fun. It’s possible someone else has always handled the dreaded “A” word. Whatever the reason, there is good news! Audio for video can be both visual and fun, thanks to Soundtrack Pro.

Where Do You Start?

Working with your audio is like going to the dentist. Sometimes audio just needs a little cleaning. Sometimes there are audio cavities or decay that require more invasive procedures. Sometimes you need a whole new set of teeth or, in production terms, dialog replacement or a re-shoot. For this article we’ll focus on routine ...

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