Video & Sound Production | Project 1

 Video & Sound Production | Project 1

Audio Editing Exercise

- April 21, 2025 

5/5/25 - 28/5/25 (Week 3 - Week 6) 

Hu Yao Ping | 0376768

Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media | Taylor's University

Video & Sound Production

Exercises

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[Table of Contents]

1.Instruction

2.Project 1 (Exercises1&2)

3.Feedback

4.Reflection

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[Instruction]

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[Exercises]

Eexercise1/Audio Dubbing：

Require:

Choose or record sound clips to be used to create sound effects to bring a video clip to live. The clips will be provided. Students are required to identify the visual components from the video clip that needs sound.

Duration: 2 minutes.

In exercise 1, we were provided with a short clip of Everything Everywhere All at Once along with subtitles scripts. From the clip, we were instructed to create a Google sheet that includes the scene breakdown with the links to the sound effects and ambience sound according to the timeline.

Audio Collection：

In class, we were asked to work in groups of five to analyze the details of the movie, analyze each action and sentence according to the scene and timeline, and fill in the form to find the audio link of the scene action.

The following is the audio breakdown table：

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WXlGahpyNV9crzfwy6RGtcfRP-VN-fmJvUcVgxQpZPE/edit?gid=1202415226#gid=1202415226

Fig 1.1  audio breakdown table

After completing the spreadsheet, the next step is for me to dub the original video：

Fig 1.2dub the original video

After importing the video footage into Adobe Premiere Pro, I began by adding key sound effects that aligned with the visual actions to enhance realism and timing. I then layered ambient background audio to build atmosphere and support the scene’s mood. Throughout the process, I carefully adjusted volume levels and used techniques like trimming, fading, and EQ to ensure a balanced mix. Frequent previews helped me refine the audio to achieve a clean and immersive sound design that complements the visuals effectively.

Fig 1.3 process

Fig 1.4 process

Since I was dubbing a male character (Waymond), I used the Pitch Shifter tool under Audio Effects in Adobe Premiere Pro to lower the pitch by a few semitones, giving my voice a deeper and more masculine tone. Additionally, I adjusted the Speed/Duration of the audio to better sync my voiceover with the character's original lip movements in the clip.

Fig 1.5 process

Final Outcome：

https://youtu.be/iDA6IuB5aqA

Fig 1.6 Final Video

Fig 1.7 Final

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Exercise 2: Sound Shaping：

In the second exercise of this project, we were required to record a 10-second audio clip of ourselves speaking in our mother tongue. After the recording, we applied a series of audio effects to edit and transform the voice based on the given instructions

1.Voice of phone call.
2.Voice coming from inside of closet.
3.Voice of toilet/bathroom.
4.Underground cave.
5.Alien/ Orc voice

Fig 2.1 Voice of  call

Fig 2.2 Voice of phone call

Fig 2.3 Voice coming from inside of closet

Fig 2.4 Voice of toilet/bathroom

Fig 2.5 Underground cave

Fig 2.6 Alien/ Orc voice 

Final Outcome：

Fig 3.1 Voice of phone call

Fig 3.2 Voice coming from inside of closet

Fig 3.3 Voice of toilet/bathroom

Fig 3.4 Underground cave

Fig 3.5 Alien/ Orc voice 

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[Feedback]

Week 3 (5/5/2025)
This week, we officially began Project 1: Audio Editing Exercises, starting with Exercise 1 – Sound for Visual. I reviewed the provided 2-minute silent video and analyzed the visual elements that required sound—such as character movements, object interactions, and scene transitions. I sourced relevant sound effects from freesound.org and began editing in Adobe Premiere Pro, focusing on syncing the sound accurately with the visuals and maintaining a natural rhythm.

Week 4 (12/5/2025)

Although there was no class this week due to the public holiday, I continued working independently on Exercise 1. I refined the timing and layering of the sound effects, adjusted volume levels, and added ambient background sounds to enhance the overall mood. I also recorded a few custom sounds using my phone to better match certain visual elements that were difficult to find online.

Week 5 (19/5/2025)

This week, I completed and submitted both parts of Project 1:

Exercise 1 – Sound for Visual (adding sound effects to a silent video clip)

Exercise 2 – Sound Shaping (creating a soundscape based on a chosen scenario)

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[Reflection]

Experience
In this project, I worked on two main audio editing tasks:

1. Sound for Visual – I was given a 2-minute video clip without sound, and my task was to select or record suitable sound effects that match the visual elements and bring the clip to life.
2. Sound Shaping – I chose a specific scenario and created an original soundscape to represent the mood, setting, and story through audio alone, without any dialogue or narration.

For both parts, I used Adobe Premiere Pro and sourced high-quality sound effects from freesound.org, as well as recorded some of my own clips using my phone. I paid attention to syncing sounds accurately with the visuals and manipulating audio through effects such as pitch shifting, reverb, and speed adjustments.

Observation

Throughout the process, I noticed that small sound details—like footsteps, door creaks, and ambient noise—make a huge difference in how the video feels. In the visual editing task, every visual element required careful sound pairing, which made me realize how sound enhances storytelling, even without dialogue.
In the soundscape exercise, I observed how different layers of ambient sounds and sound effects can shape a listener’s emotional response. For example, using low-frequency sounds created a sense of tension, while high-pitched ambient tones helped convey a dreamlike or surreal environment.

Working with both recorded and downloaded sound clips made me appreciate the importance of sound quality and clean audio recordings. Low-quality or inconsistent clips disrupted the immersion, so I had to carefully curate and edit every sound.

Findings

• Sound is just as important as visuals in storytelling. Even without dialogue, well-designed soundscapes can communicate emotion, space, and movement.
• Layering and timing are key. Sounds must be not only accurate but also timed perfectly with the visuals to be convincing.
• I learned to use audio editing tools more confidently, including adjusting pitch, applying reverb, and syncing clips frame-by-frame.
• Original sound recording can be effective, but it requires a quiet environment and proper equipment to ensure quality.
• Most importantly, this project showed me how audio editing is a creative process, not just a technical task—it’s about shaping how an audience experiences a story.

Thank You