Chapter 7. AudioThe Secret to a Great PictureThe Workflow of Editing AudioEditing Audio to the TimelineTrimming AudioSetting Audio LevelsAdding Music and EffectsConverting AudioNarration and the Voice-Over ToolMixing Audio Editing audio for video could fill an entire book just on its own. In many productions, the audio (what people say) is far more important than the visuals (how they look). Yet, far too often, audio is virtually ignored during the production process.In this chapter, you will learn a basic audio editing workflow, how to edit and trim audio clips, set basic audio levels, add music and effects, then mix everything together so it sounds great.Still, for all the audio tools, flexibility, and power that Final Cut provides, keep in mind that in the end, it all comes down to your ears. Be an active listener. Concentrate on building a "sound picture" in your mind using your audio track. Because the better your audio sounds, the better your picture looks. |