Sound Freak Studios

Dialogue Editing

Advanced Dialogue Editing for Film & OTT

A deep-dive into professional dialogue editing workflows — spectral repair, scene continuity, room tone, and delivering sessions the mixer loves.

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Foley

Foley Recording & Editing: The Professional Guide

Surfaces, microphone placement, sync workflow, and delivering Foley that sounds lived-in and invisible in the final mix.

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Accessibility

Audio Description Mixing: Standards & Workflow

How to mix and deliver audio description tracks for broadcast and OTT platforms — technical standards and best practices.

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Production

Audiobook Production: From Script to Delivery

The complete workflow for professional audiobook recording, editing, mastering and delivery to ACX, Audible and other platforms.

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Sound Design

Sound Effects Layering: Designing Immersive Soundscapes

The art and science of SFX layering — psychoacoustics, frequency balancing, and spatial design for rich immersive soundscapes.

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5.1 Mixing

Bass Management in Multichannel Mixing: Best Practices

LFE channel usage, low-frequency crossover, and best practices for controlled, platform-compliant bass in 5.1 and Atmos.

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Delivery

Stem Delivery Standards Explained: DX, FX, MX & M&E

A technical breakdown of stem delivery — DX, FX, MX, M&E — and the technical standards for professional OTT and broadcast delivery.

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Reverb

Optimising Reverb and Space Design for Film Sound

Pre-delay, decay time, early reflections — using reverb as a spatial storytelling tool in film and OTT audio post.

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Mixing

Mix Automation Techniques: Controlling Dynamics

Volume, pan, and parameter automation to create dynamic, emotionally precise film soundtracks.

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Delivery

Exporting & Delivering Final Mixes: 5.1 to Stereo Downmixes

Preparing, exporting, and delivering final 5.1, stereo, and Atmos mixes — a comprehensive QC and delivery guide.

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Dolby Atmos

How to Set Up a Dolby Atmos Session in Pro Tools from Scratch

Step-by-step guide to building a professional Dolby Atmos session — beds, objects, renderer, routing, and print masters.

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5.1 Mixing

5.1 Surround Mixing: The Complete Professional Workflow

Channel architecture, bass management, LFE design, downmix compliance, and delivery for film and OTT.

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Dialogue Editing

Dialogue Editing Fundamentals for Film and OTT

Continuity, room tone, intelligibility, and exactly what re-recording mixers need from a dialogue editor.

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ADR

ADR Recording and Editing: Making It Sound Invisible

Spectral matching, timing, acoustic treatment, and editorial techniques for seamless ADR integration.

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Foley

Foley Recording: Surfaces, Microphone Placement and Sync

Professional Foley technique — surface selection, microphone strategy, and delivering recordings that survive editing.

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Sound Design

Sound Design for Action Sequences: Layering, Impact & Frequency Architecture

How professionals build action sounds — layering, frequency separation, dynamic contrast, and height in Atmos.

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Delivery

Loudness Standards for Film and OTT: LUFS, True Peak and Platform Specs

LUFS measurement, True Peak, platform targets for Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV+, broadcast, and theatrical.

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Music for Film

The Role of Music Editing in Film Post-Production

Temp tracks, cue sheets, stems, and how music editors prepare score for the final mix.

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Workflow

How to Build a Mixing Template for Film Post-Production

Track structure, bus routing, plugin chains, print masters, and why a great template changes everything.

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Dolby Atmos

Object-Based Audio: Beds vs Objects in Dolby Atmos

What beds and objects actually are, how the renderer uses them, and which to use for every type of sound.

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Dolby Atmos

Binaural Rendering for OTT: What Every Mixer Must Know

How Atmos binaural rendering works on headphones and what it means for your mix decisions.

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5.1 Mixing

LFE Channel Design and Bass Management in 5.1 and Atmos

What the LFE actually is, how bass management affects consumer playback, and professional LFE design.

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Delivery

Stem Delivery Standards for OTT: Netflix, Amazon and Disney+

Complete technical stem delivery guide — DX, FX, MX, M&E, file naming, metadata, and QC for major platforms.

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Dialogue Editing

Spectral Repair in Dialogue Editing: A Practical Guide

How to use iZotope RX spectral tools effectively — without the over-processing that ruins dialogue character.

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Production Sound

Production Sound: The On-Set Workflow That Post Needs

What good production sound looks like, what post needs from every shoot day, and how the teams connect.

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Reverb

Reverb Design for Film: Space, Distance and Depth

Using reverb as a spatial storytelling tool — pre-delay, decay time, early reflections, and scene consistency.

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Mixing

EQ Techniques for Dialogue, FX and Music in a Film Mix

Frequency management for dialogue clarity, FX presence, and music integration without masking.

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Delivery

How to Deliver an M&E Mix for International Distribution

Constructing, checking and delivering a complete M&E for international dubbing and distribution.

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Workflow

Pro Tools Session Organisation for Film Post-Production

Track naming, colour coding, memory locations, clip organisation, and professional session documentation.

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AI & Technology

AI Tools in Audio Post: RX, Dialogue Isolate and What Actually Works

A critical, practical assessment of AI tools in professional post — where they help and where human judgment still wins.

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Workflow

Nuendo vs Pro Tools for Film and OTT Post-Production

An objective comparison of both platforms — features, workflow, Atmos support, and which suits which use case.

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Workflow

DaVinci Resolve Fairlight for Film Mixing: A Practical Guide

Session setup, routing, Atmos support, and working efficiently in an integrated picture and audio environment.

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Dolby Atmos

Height Channel Design in Dolby Atmos: HRTF, Perception and Practice

What height channels do perceptually, which sounds belong there, and how to create convincing vertical space.

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Genre Mixing

How to Mix Horror Sound: Tension, Silence and Impact

Psychoacoustic principles and practical techniques — contrast, unresolved tension, infrasound, and silence.

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Genre Mixing

Mixing Documentary Films: Voice, Ambience and Music Balance

Interview dialogue, location sound, archive material, and music without losing documentary naturalism.

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Mixing

OTT vs Theatrical Mix: Key Differences Every Mixer Must Know

Loudness targets, dynamic range, monitoring environment, and delivery specs — streaming vs cinema.

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5.1 Mixing

How to Build a 5.1 Mix from a Stereo Master

Upmixing stereo to 5.1 — channel expansion tools, manual panning decisions, and quality control.

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5.1 Mixing

Panning and Spatial Imaging in Surround Sound Mixing

Creative and technically correct panning in 5.1 and Atmos — screen-locked dialogue, diffuse surrounds, spatial storytelling.

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Dialogue Editing

How to Edit Dialogue Contaminated by Background Noise

What can be fixed, what must go to ADR, and how to handle mixed-quality dialogue across a scene.

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Production Sound

Room Tone in Film Post: Why It Matters and How to Use It

What room tone is, how to record it, how to use it in editing, and why it's the foundation of transparent dialogue.

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ADR

ADR Matching: How to Get the Voice Right in Post-Production

Spectral matching, microphone position, acoustic treatment, and editorial tools for seamless ADR.

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Sound Design

Sound Design for Drama: Subtlety, Texture and Emotional Presence

Where restraint is more powerful than spectacle — subtle sound choices that support performance and narrative.

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Mixing

Music Ducking and Automation in Film Mixing

Manual fader riding vs automated ducking, frequency-based separation, keeping music alive under dialogue.

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Delivery

Loudness Normalisation on Netflix, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime

How each platform normalises your audio, what it means for your mix, and how to optimise for normalised playback.

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Sound Design

How to Create Immersive Soundscapes for OTT Series

Episode-to-episode ambience continuity, object design, height strategy, and series mix workflow.

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Sound Design

Foley vs Sound Design: When to Use Each in Film Audio Post

A clear framework for choosing between Foley recording and designed sound effects for every project type.

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Delivery

Broadcast Delivery Standards: EBU R128, ATSC A/85 and Beyond

EBU R128, ATSC A/85, True Peak, channel formats, and how broadcast delivery differs from OTT.

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Workflow

Working with Temp Dubs in Pre-Mix Sessions

Using temp dubs strategically for picture edits, director reviews, and music editor sessions.

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Sound Design

The Art of Sound Editing for Animation

How sound editing for animation differs from live-action — Foley, voice recording, music, creating worlds from scratch.

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Genre Mixing

How to Mix Action Films: Explosions, Weapons, and Controlled Chaos

Managing large dynamic swings, maintaining dialogue clarity in dense effects environments, delivering impact.

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Workflow

Using FabFilter Pro-Q for Dialogue EQ in Film Post-Production

High-pass filtering, presence shaping, de-harshness, and matching dialogue tonal character across scenes.

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Reverb

ReVibe II for Film Post: Practical Preset Strategies

Room size strategies, pre-delay, modulation, and reverb environments that support the visual world.

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Delivery

Understanding ADM and BWF Format for Dolby Atmos Delivery

How ADM and BWF carry Atmos audio and metadata, how to export correctly, and what QC teams check.

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Music for Film

Mixing Music for Emotional Impact in a Film Mix

Frequency strategy, dynamic placement, emotional shaping, and letting score do its job without overwhelming dialogue.

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Workflow

Pre-Mix Strategy: Separating Dialogue, FX and Music Effectively

How professional re-recording mixers approach the pre-mix phase and why this structure is essential.

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Theory

The Psychology of Film Sound: How Audio Controls Audience Emotion

Music, silence, perspective, dynamics, frequency — how film sound manipulates emotion and perception.

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Delivery

How to QC Your Final Mix Before Delivery

Complete QC checklist — loudness, phase, stem completeness, technical metadata, and common QC failure points.

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5.1 Mixing

Building a Clean Stereo Downmix from a 5.1 or Atmos Mix

Channel coefficients, monitoring, phase checking, and platform compliance for stereo downmixes.

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Dialogue Editing

How to Mix Dialogue for Streaming Platforms

Platform-specific dialogue mixing — loudness targets, frequency character, clarity on mobile and TV speakers.

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AI & Technology

AI in Film Audio Post: A Practical Assessment for Professionals

Where AI tools genuinely help in film and OTT audio post — and where experienced human judgment still wins.

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