Audio Editing and Mixing Flashcards
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What does 'diegetic sound' mean in film and video?
Answer: Sound that originates from within the story world and is heard by characters
Diegetic sound comes from sources within the narrative world—such as dialogue or ambient noise—and can be heard by the characters.
What is a 'J-cut' in video editing?
Answer: When the audio from the next clip starts before the video cut
A J-cut is when the audio of the next scene begins before the video cut, creating a smooth audio transition into the next scene.
What unit is used to measure audio loudness in video post-production?
Answer: LUFS
LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the standard unit for measuring integrated audio loudness in broadcast and streaming.
What is the recommended integrated loudness target for most streaming platforms according to broadcast standards?
Answer: -14 LUFS
Most streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube normalize audio to approximately -14 LUFS integrated loudness.
What does a 'compressor' do to an audio signal?
Answer: Reduces the dynamic range by attenuating loud signals above a threshold
A compressor reduces the volume of audio signals that exceed a set threshold, narrowing the dynamic range for more consistent levels.
What is the purpose of a 'room tone' recording on a film set?
Answer: To capture the ambient silence of a location for filling gaps in dialogue editing
Room tone is a recording of the natural ambience of a location used to fill in pauses or gaps during dialogue editing without dead silence.
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