I just want to say that this video series is by far the best tutorials I have come across. It's so well done and explains everything so well. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 2020 has been a crazy year and your videos were one of the best things that happened to me this year! Looking forward to more videos on your channel.
Ah thank you very much! That's very kind of you. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Yes I'm planning on making some new videos soon. Thanks for watching!
Hi Michael! Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge and experience. This series is outstanding! So well organized, clear and easy to understand :) Hope to see more from you soon. Good luck in all your projects!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad the videos are helpful. I have some ideas for some more videos in the future that I'll make once I get some free time. Thanks for watching!
Holy Crap!!! Haven't watched any of your latest videos but I watched your first 8 or 9 that you had put out 4 years ago. I subscribed but somehow didn't get alerted of you making new videos. This is a huge treat! Thank you so much. I will be watching all your tutorials again.
Thanks so much for these videos. This playlist is legit the best introduction to the full sound editing process (and protools) that I've been able to find. In some of the earlier videos, you teased that you might in the future make a tutorial about recording ADR and foley into protools as well. Might that still be in the cards? Would love to see your take on the subject. Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words! Maybe. I haven't been doing as much ADR or foley recording lately, so I'm a little rusty. But it's a good idea for a future video. Thanks for the reminder!
Hi, Mic. First sorry for my ebglish, it's not good enough, but iI would like to give you special thanks For your wonderful tutorial about mixing your film, I learned a lot things from you. .... Secondly. My name is Thamer Singer, Egyptian, working as sound editor and mixer , I am currently working on a movie, Doing edit and mix for it, I followed you through all your steps. Before, I was working by different way, I mean non-scientific ways. But this once i followed your professional magnificent method. But This made me to slow and late in delivering the film on time, because i started to learn from you at my project, my fault i know ,,,, Now i stopped at part nimber 14 i think, in your video's , (EQ videos), stopped to continue to the next steps, Because it took from me a lot of the time, because when i add eq plugin and copy it to another 18 tracks in my project, it made my section slow and made my CPU much more load on it , then i returned to my old way ( by hearing with me ears without following the numbers , levels, or correct way to use plugins and editing,,,, However, i thank u again
Thanks for watching the videos! I'm glad they were helpful. If adding the EQ plugin slows down your computer too much, then you should only add it the tracks that you actually need to EQ. Alternatively, you can also EQ using the AudioSuite version of the plugin as well. Hope that helps!
@@FilmSoundTutorials thank u Mic for answering ... now iam at the last mix steps in my projct , its a long dramatic movie ( 80 min ) , and iam still organizing my levels between the 5 family's in cubase 10.5 , it's difficult for my as a first time to working on a projct with the right mixing ways like what i learned from you , but i have many information from your tutorial , thank u
@@FilmSoundTutorials @Film Sound Tutorials i will finish my film that i made editing,sound effects, background and mixing for it , step by step like your tutorial after 2 or 3 days later,,, days later, ... if u don't mind .. i can send the movie to you , with original track and also mixid track, just if you have a time and agree to give me your opinion,,
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, I have delivered an "all SFX Stem" before, but generally it's nicer to have them all split out for more flexibility. But Delivery Specs always differ depending on the project, so I just deliver whatever is being requested. Thanks for watching!
Huuuge thank you for this tutorial and demystifying the process! Only now I'd like to apply this. Do you have any suggestions on where to get source material for mockup projects?
Do you mean you can't find Tutorial 7 from this series? Here's the playlist with all of the videos: ruclips.net/video/qwgzlW8C0kM/видео.html . Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Sure, destructive mode works too, and would save file space. I've just had more weird audio glitches with destructive mode, especially when my session and audio files are on an external hard drive. Probably because of the slow read/write speed. So I just record the multiple clips since I've personally found it more reliable. But just my two cents. Thanks for watching!
These were all so wonderful! Is the work that you did called a re-recording mixing or just a sound mixer or a multiple job? What is the job title for someone who does all of this work that you just showed with your 18 tutorial videos?
Generally when I do all of the post sound work for the film, I call myself the "Sound Designer" since it's a pretty generic audio term. If you call yourself only a Re-Recording Mixer then that means that you didn't actually add any sound effects to the film, you only mixed it. Also, I don't like to use the term "Sound Mixer" since people can get confused and think that you were also the on-set sound mixer for the film, which normally isn't the case. So for one-man post work, I normally say Sound Designer. Hope that helps!
Thank you for these amazing tutorials! I just wonder how long the audio post production work takes for such a film? And is it normally a one man's job or are there more people doing the audio work for such a film? :)
Of course, happy to help! It really depends on the budget. Large budget Hollywood feature-length films have more than a dozen people working on the post audio work for 3-6 weeks. For indie features and short films with much lower budgets, then it's normally just a couple people working for 2-3 weeks. For Murphy's Law, which is just a short 20 minute film, I worked on it part-time over the course of 3 months. Hopefully that answers your question! Thanks for watching!
If STEMS and picture are separate files, how are they synched later? I know how this is done in old school film making with a slate. How is it done in the modern, digital world? Thanks for all your info in these videos.
So that's why I added the 2 Pop at the beginning of the Stems, so then the video editor can align my 2 Pop sound with the 2 Pop visuals they added at the beginning on the film. So it's the same method that was used before film became digital. Hope that helps!
Technically all processing should be done before the Stems or the PM. The Stems and PM should just be the output of all of the tracks above. Otherwise the Stems aren't a 1 to 1 match to the PM. Hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I encountered delay when printing the tracks and it seems out of synch when it is re synch in the video editing software. How do you manage the delay when you print the stems or why it’s causing?
I'm glad the videos are helpful! Yes, depending on which plugins you have in your session, printing does add a slight delay. Generally it's not too much to be an issue. You could always try to re-sync them after printing the full session by removing the few milliseconds from the beginning of the printed clip after the two pop, but generally I don't bother. So yes, this is normal, but it's not something that's caused any issues for me. But maybe try disabling the different plugins in your session and then maybe you'll find which plugin is causing the noticeable delay. Hope that helps!
Not really, just put the DX in the center channel and have more BGs tracks to fill all 5 channels. You might want to make a couple surround SFXs if the film calls for it and 5.1 reverbs if it makes sense. But overall it's the same process, just with more tracks. Hope that helps!
Yes, this tutorial shows how to print stereo stems, but it's a similar process to export a 5.1 mix. You just need 5.1 Submaster tracks, 5.1 Stem, M+E, and PM tracks instead. Hope that helps!
I've had multiple issues with Destructive Punch when using Pro Tools with an external hard drive, so this method works better for me. But yes, Destructive Punch also works. Thanks for watching!
I just wanna say you are an incredible and kind person. You put all this knowledge for free! Thank you so much, really! Live long and prosper.
Why thank you! That's very kind. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Thanks for watching!
Man... this is what I call an incredible job! Congratulations on this! And keep doing!!!
Thanks for the kind words! Yep, I have quite a few more ideas on shorter videos that I want to make. Thanks for watching!
@@FilmSoundTutorials My pleasure!
I just want to say that this video series is by far the best tutorials I have come across. It's so well done and explains everything so well. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
2020 has been a crazy year and your videos were one of the best things that happened to me this year! Looking forward to more videos on your channel.
Ah thank you very much! That's very kind of you. I'm glad the videos are helpful. Yes I'm planning on making some new videos soon. Thanks for watching!
Hi Michael! Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge and experience. This series is outstanding! So well organized, clear and easy to understand :) Hope to see more from you soon. Good luck in all your projects!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad the videos are helpful. I have some ideas for some more videos in the future that I'll make once I get some free time. Thanks for watching!
Holy Crap!!! Haven't watched any of your latest videos but I watched your first 8 or 9 that you had put out 4 years ago. I subscribed but somehow didn't get alerted of you making new videos. This is a huge treat! Thank you so much. I will be watching all your tutorials again.
Awesome! Welcome back! Thanks for the kind words. Glad the videos are helpful!
God bless you sir. thank you for sharing.! can't wait for tutorial 5.1
Of course, I'm glad the videos are helpful. Thanks for watching!
Hi. I just finished your video series. I've been working for a year as audio tech and animator and I have to say it really helped me. Thanks for that.
Awesome! I'm glad the videos were helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for these videos. This playlist is legit the best introduction to the full sound editing process (and protools) that I've been able to find. In some of the earlier videos, you teased that you might in the future make a tutorial about recording ADR and foley into protools as well. Might that still be in the cards? Would love to see your take on the subject. Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words! Maybe. I haven't been doing as much ADR or foley recording lately, so I'm a little rusty. But it's a good idea for a future video. Thanks for the reminder!
Post Audio Legend! thank you sir!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching!
I really want to thank you for your videos. It was soooooo helpful... Worked on a project and your videos came really handy. Thank you.
Awesome! I'm glad the videos were helpful. Thanks for watching!
Amazing!! Very thanks for all of this valuable information!!
I'm glad the videos we're helpful. Thanks for watching!
Hi, Mic. First sorry for my ebglish, it's not good enough, but iI would like to give you special thanks For your wonderful tutorial about mixing your film, I learned a lot things from you. .... Secondly. My name is Thamer Singer, Egyptian, working as sound editor and mixer , I am currently working on a movie, Doing edit and mix for it, I followed you through all your steps.
Before, I was working by different way, I mean non-scientific ways. But this once i followed your professional magnificent method.
But This made me to slow and late in delivering the film on time, because i started to learn from you at my project, my fault i know ,,,, Now i stopped at part nimber 14 i think, in your video's , (EQ videos), stopped to continue to the next steps, Because it took from me a lot of the time, because when i add eq plugin and copy it to another 18 tracks in my project, it made my section slow and made my CPU much more load on it , then i returned to my old way ( by hearing with me ears without following the numbers , levels, or correct way to use plugins and editing,,,,
However, i thank u again
Thanks for watching the videos! I'm glad they were helpful. If adding the EQ plugin slows down your computer too much, then you should only add it the tracks that you actually need to EQ. Alternatively, you can also EQ using the AudioSuite version of the plugin as well. Hope that helps!
@@FilmSoundTutorials thank u Mic for answering ... now iam at the last mix steps in my projct , its a long dramatic movie ( 80 min ) , and iam still organizing my levels between the 5 family's in cubase 10.5 , it's difficult for my as a first time to working on a projct with the right mixing ways like what i learned from you , but i have many information from your tutorial , thank u
@@FilmSoundTutorials @Film Sound Tutorials i will finish my film that i made editing,sound effects, background and mixing for it , step by step like your tutorial after 2 or 3 days later,,, days later, ... if u don't mind .. i can send the movie to you , with original track and also mixid track, just if you have a time and agree to give me your opinion,,
Incredible tutorial! thanks a lot!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I appreciate the info. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Superb series. Your channel is a hidden gem. Is there generally no need for an "all sound effects" stem?
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, I have delivered an "all SFX Stem" before, but generally it's nicer to have them all split out for more flexibility. But Delivery Specs always differ depending on the project, so I just deliver whatever is being requested. Thanks for watching!
Huuuge thank you for this tutorial and demystifying the process! Only now I'd like to apply this. Do you have any suggestions on where to get source material for mockup projects?
Great question! I have a store where you can purchase different sample projects: soundtuts.com/ Hope that helps!
Thanks a lot sir you are my super hero
Haha thank you, happy to help! Thanks for watching!
Hi Michael. Big thanks for such informative tutorials. Is there a chance to find other parts like 7 etc ? Couldn’t find it here 🥴
Massive respect
Do you mean you can't find Tutorial 7 from this series? Here's the playlist with all of the videos: ruclips.net/video/qwgzlW8C0kM/видео.html . Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@FilmSoundTutorials thanks for your time and knowledge sharing with us
@@MrKestu Happy to help!
Please make tutorial about 5.1 mix. Like arranging, routing, exporting etc.for audio post production
Sure, it's on the list of videos I want to make when I have more time. But essentially it's the same process, just with more tracks. Stay tuned!
Would you consider using the destructive mode for fix some problem while printing instead of create audio clips and then consolidate?
Sure, destructive mode works too, and would save file space. I've just had more weird audio glitches with destructive mode, especially when my session and audio files are on an external hard drive. Probably because of the slow read/write speed. So I just record the multiple clips since I've personally found it more reliable. But just my two cents. Thanks for watching!
These were all so wonderful! Is the work that you did called a re-recording mixing or just a sound mixer or a multiple job? What is the job title for someone who does all of this work that you just showed with your 18 tutorial videos?
Generally when I do all of the post sound work for the film, I call myself the "Sound Designer" since it's a pretty generic audio term. If you call yourself only a Re-Recording Mixer then that means that you didn't actually add any sound effects to the film, you only mixed it. Also, I don't like to use the term "Sound Mixer" since people can get confused and think that you were also the on-set sound mixer for the film, which normally isn't the case. So for one-man post work, I normally say Sound Designer. Hope that helps!
@@FilmSoundTutorials Thanks!
Thank you for these amazing tutorials!
I just wonder how long the audio post production work takes for such a film? And is it normally a one man's job or are there more people doing the audio work for such a film? :)
Of course, happy to help! It really depends on the budget. Large budget Hollywood feature-length films have more than a dozen people working on the post audio work for 3-6 weeks. For indie features and short films with much lower budgets, then it's normally just a couple people working for 2-3 weeks. For Murphy's Law, which is just a short 20 minute film, I worked on it part-time over the course of 3 months. Hopefully that answers your question! Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot!
You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
If STEMS and picture are separate files, how are they synched later? I know how this is done in old school film making with a slate. How is it done in the modern, digital world? Thanks for all your info in these videos.
So that's why I added the 2 Pop at the beginning of the Stems, so then the video editor can align my 2 Pop sound with the 2 Pop visuals they added at the beginning on the film. So it's the same method that was used before film became digital. Hope that helps!
@@FilmSoundTutorials thanks
Hi, do you process the stems or only the PM?
Technically all processing should be done before the Stems or the PM. The Stems and PM should just be the output of all of the tracks above. Otherwise the Stems aren't a 1 to 1 match to the PM. Hope that helps!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I encountered delay when printing the tracks and it seems out of synch when it is re synch in the video editing software. How do you manage the delay when you print the stems or why it’s causing?
I'm glad the videos are helpful! Yes, depending on which plugins you have in your session, printing does add a slight delay. Generally it's not too much to be an issue. You could always try to re-sync them after printing the full session by removing the few milliseconds from the beginning of the printed clip after the two pop, but generally I don't bother. So yes, this is normal, but it's not something that's caused any issues for me. But maybe try disabling the different plugins in your session and then maybe you'll find which plugin is causing the noticeable delay. Hope that helps!
Have you considered using a better mic/ pre amp? I mean this is a video about audio. Love the info though. Thanks.
My recording setup is actually quite good, but I'll check the export settings on the next video. Thanks for the feedback!
Do you do anything different mixing in surround?
Not really, just put the DX in the center channel and have more BGs tracks to fill all 5 channels. You might want to make a couple surround SFXs if the film calls for it and 5.1 reverbs if it makes sense. But overall it's the same process, just with more tracks. Hope that helps!
Is this from 2.0 (Stereo), not 5.1? Right? Is the same form to export the mix in 2.0 than 5.1?
Yes, this tutorial shows how to print stereo stems, but it's a similar process to export a 5.1 mix. You just need 5.1 Submaster tracks, 5.1 Stem, M+E, and PM tracks instead. Hope that helps!
crossfading every cut in the stem sounds like it could ruin all your hard work! Isn't destructive punch a better option?
I've had multiple issues with Destructive Punch when using Pro Tools with an external hard drive, so this method works better for me. But yes, Destructive Punch also works. Thanks for watching!
too low frame
Check it now, it takes RUclips a couple hours to process the HD version of the video.