Video and Sound Production | Project 1

 

9 / 10 / 2025 - 23 / 10 / 2025 | Week 3 - 5

Meerabella Charles | 0368295

Bachelor's of Design ( Hons ) in Creative Media

Video and Sound Production

 

Project 1 : Audio Editing Exercises

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Table of Contents

1. Instruction 

2. Project 1

3. Feedback 

4. Reflection

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1. Instruction

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2. Project 1

Project 1 is to dub for a clip from 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'. First, we have to find suitable audios for the ambience, then record our own voice and include them in the clips.

Exel sheet : 

Process work:

Mr. Kannan told us to go to a quiet place and record ourselves, first i recorded for the dubbing then I changed the voice according to the characters

audio recording for dubbing

 importing my voice first

then I added the MP4 that was provided by Mr. Kannan

I added the sound effects we gathered in class, adjust the volume and synced to the video

Some progress I screenshotted, I used the Mac in lab and my Mac so I did not take many screenshots. 

Final outcome : 

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Feedback 

Week 3 : Search websites that has similar sound effects to the video and save them , record own voice for dubbing. 

Week 4 :  We learnt how to add tracks into the timeline and adjust it, then we were told to add our audio into the track.

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Reflection

Experience

This task served as an effective introduction to the module, as it allowed me to understand the fundamentals of sound editing through the process of dubbing a video clip. It also helped me become more comfortable using Adobe Premiere Pro. I enjoyed reconstructing the audio by synchronising sound recordings with the visuals to create a realistic outcome. The most enjoyable part for me was sourcing, recording, and pairing suitable sounds with specific actions and environments shown in the clip. On the other hand, adjusting audio levels and pitch required a lot of fine-tuning, which felt repetitive and time-consuming at times.

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Observations

While working on this exercise, I became aware of how detailed and layered the dubbing process is, even for a short clip. Achieving accurate sound required multiple recording attempts to ensure that each audio element aligned naturally with the visuals. I also observed that Premiere Pro offers a wide range of tools that support sound editing, and learning how to use these features made the overall workflow more efficient and manageable.

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Findings

This task helped me gain a deeper understanding of the role of sound in filmmaking and how it contributes to storytelling. It changed my perception of voice acting, as I realised that it demands strong performance skills rather than just reading lines. Additionally, I discovered how essential ambient sound is in establishing mood and realism. Initially, I underestimated its importance, but once background audio was added, the scene felt more immersive and believable. Overall, this experience sparked a stronger interest in video and sound production, and I am eager to continue exploring filmmaking, editing techniques, and possibly producing my own video projects in the future.