What Every FilmMaker Needs to Know About Audio & Sound Design

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 364

  • @wilfredojuloya6677
    @wilfredojuloya6677 3 роки тому +110

    the movie UP is always a good example Gene

  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub 3 роки тому +247

    lmfao when he mentioned UP

    • @francisamolieulieu
      @francisamolieulieu 3 роки тому +5

      Sup bro you play bass ?

    • @istiancabusas
      @istiancabusas 3 роки тому +2

      Dude hahahaha so funny literally made me cry 😂

    • @SebBrosig
      @SebBrosig 3 роки тому

      I didn't get the joke about Up! but my personal opinion of the film is I didn't like it... the whole message of the thing is messed up, vindictive nonsense. I do like most Pixar films but this one, it's bad.
      When Steve Jobs brought down the iPad tablet and sold it as somehow completely new and "transformative", and then featured Up, he lost the last bit of credibility he still had for me.

    • @KenSTACKS
      @KenSTACKS 3 роки тому

      IKR that place had me ded

    • @KenSTACKS
      @KenSTACKS 3 роки тому +9

      @@SebBrosig The joke about the whole Up thing isn't even about Up. It's about how Mr.Potato Jet himself looks like the kid from Up. It's been a running joke for the channel

  • @hauntedbytheliving1175
    @hauntedbytheliving1175 3 роки тому +48

    It’s as though Alex was made in a lab to teach audio… his poise, pace and candor are exquisite.
    He has a gift for conveying ideas with perfect economy; distilling complex issues to their essence.
    Bravo 👏🏻

  • @arproxc2
    @arproxc2 3 роки тому +54

    Damn, I can't stop laughing when he brings up "UP" movie. Gene's face is so priceless 🤣

  • @ddames
    @ddames 3 роки тому +35

    Wow. Never would’ve thought I’d spend half an hour watching a video on sound design. But this was amazing! As someone constantly trying to be better as a video producer for my on channel, this was extremely informative and helpful. Great job editing too and putting visual ques to assist in understanding some of these concepts 🙏🏽

  • @DoctorSani
    @DoctorSani 3 роки тому +2

    i've been waiting for this video for so long. Loved the previous one with Alex. He's voice is like caramel melting.

  • @FenceOnAWall
    @FenceOnAWall 3 роки тому +7

    The UP integration, that was brilliant. And it makes sense with the theme too. Bravo

  • @marsgizmo
    @marsgizmo 3 роки тому +45

    love this collab with Alex! wonderful insights!

    • @13_cmi
      @13_cmi 3 роки тому

      Aaaah marzgizmo too

  • @radiozelaza
    @radiozelaza 3 роки тому +1

    As for ADR, Polish movies were notorious for it because filmmakers could not record good audio on set usually (for whatever reason). And we were subjected to all these obvious replaced dialogues which sounded artificial and bizarre.

  • @ErisedMediaCo
    @ErisedMediaCo 3 роки тому +6

    You know what’s so funny… I’m actually an audio engineer (although I haven’t worked in the field in some time), and I totally forgot about the concept of room tone. It really is SO helpful when something is dialogue heavy to capture room tone!

  • @Athandatu
    @Athandatu 3 роки тому +10

    The “unsubscribe” intro was so funny. Very Potato Jet

  • @phucmapvlog
    @phucmapvlog 3 роки тому +64

    A previous video you did with Alex literally shaped recent "Audio Adjustments". That dude is legit.

  • @sicnaunders
    @sicnaunders 3 роки тому +5

    I love it when you bring Alex on! He brings so much knowledge, explains sound so well and makes it entertaining. Love the sound layered in the video alongside as well

  • @ChrisParayno
    @ChrisParayno 3 роки тому +27

    Love these deep dives into topics with professionals, not just youtube people's thinking they are film makers.

  • @ChudsBbq
    @ChudsBbq 3 роки тому

    As an audio engineer / bbq UA-camr I found all of this fascinating

  • @soubhiksaha9555
    @soubhiksaha9555 3 роки тому +2

    This was really so much information-packed, but also a special mention to the editor of this video. Sam/Gene/Dylan did a great job adding those sound effects and visuals on top of this. Looks great, sounds great!

  • @amplifydreality8869
    @amplifydreality8869 3 роки тому +2

    Love Alex's input. As an up and coming sound designer and production recordist it's great to hear from pros this type of stuff. Great video! (as usual)

  • @cjcarlos0323
    @cjcarlos0323 3 роки тому

    A great example of that cut to dead silent to change mood is in the film "3 idiots" they were singing and dancing and as soon as the camera revealed the hanging body the music cut, biiiiig mood swing...

  • @BassManNv
    @BassManNv 3 роки тому

    I hate that audio is more important than video, but he is ABSOLUTELY correct. I couldn’t agree more.

  • @FenceOnAWall
    @FenceOnAWall 3 роки тому

    The sound design stuff and the animations as the concepts were being explained, it's just so good

  • @Mu3azOsman
    @Mu3azOsman 3 роки тому +10

    an amazing episode!
    love how this video has some awesome great sound design as well that explains everything that's talked about

  • @JulioBHJ
    @JulioBHJ 3 роки тому +6

    To be fair, Alex does have a great speaking voice. If he were a telemarketer and called me to talk to me about my car insurance, I'd listen intently, even though I don't own a car.

  • @tusslemania
    @tusslemania 3 роки тому

    this guy is a genius and i love his knowledge. also his mic always sounds so fuggin crispy and perfect. it’s true, sound is incredibly engaging and has the potential to captivate you easily

  • @Brandon4Weiss
    @Brandon4Weiss 3 роки тому +1

    Every time Alex opens his mouth is an audio master class.

  • @scottvogel8477
    @scottvogel8477 3 роки тому +6

    I love these ‘podcast’ style videos.

  • @MagivaIT
    @MagivaIT 3 роки тому +1

    how good is this guys voice, crazily engaging video....edited perfectly with the sounds and on screen stuff.. nice!

  • @daveb.8426
    @daveb.8426 3 роки тому +6

    I totally agree, audio is basically more important than visuals. Might be biased cause I started as an audio engineer though 😄

  • @maheshdevops4060
    @maheshdevops4060 3 роки тому +1

    Alex is the real deal. Long term subscriber and love his content

  • @d.j.harris2355
    @d.j.harris2355 3 роки тому +1

    I've watched this video like 3 times and it doesn't stop being interesting.

  • @dag221
    @dag221 3 роки тому

    Two minutes and I had to stop the video because I was so disappointed we didn't get to hear more about 'sound alikes'. I could tell Alex had some interesting takes on the subject. Also I get way more interested and excited about audio,lighting and grip than I ever do about cameras.

  • @StupidRaisins
    @StupidRaisins 3 роки тому

    Awesome interview! Thanks for coming on the show Alex! I really enjoyed learning more about audio & sound design.

  • @LarryFlaxman
    @LarryFlaxman 3 роки тому

    Very helpful info, thanks for sharing! Will definitely utilize some of the tips to up my game.

  • @MonzonMedia
    @MonzonMedia 3 роки тому +2

    1:05 "My eyes are burning....with love" LMAO! You guys are hilarious! 😆

  • @francesconavarro2725
    @francesconavarro2725 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome interview... note to self - remember to record "room tone" consistently.

  • @mariusdobre497
    @mariusdobre497 3 роки тому

    love the editing on this! sound subtitles are amazing

  • @guillermo-taly
    @guillermo-taly 3 роки тому +21

    People are interested in sound, that’s great.
    -“I’m not”
    His face 🤣🤣🤣

  • @nabilbouziane1269
    @nabilbouziane1269 3 роки тому +6

    First in line here !!! Sound is almost a third of production and overall quality of any video!!! Here is a great exemple!!! Try to watch this video with the sounds off!!! Potato jet to the moon

    • @axk
      @axk 3 роки тому +1

      Only a third??

    • @nabilbouziane1269
      @nabilbouziane1269 3 роки тому

      @@axk yes . Third for the video quality ( story)And the other third is for editing

  • @frostvertical9862
    @frostvertical9862 3 роки тому

    Always UP for another awesome video by potato jet

  • @ItsArmanLopez
    @ItsArmanLopez 3 роки тому +4

    I really enjoyed listening to his sound knowledge. Felt like a small lecture haha. You should do more of these with all the other aspects of filmmaking!

  • @Dmogul
    @Dmogul 3 роки тому

    This video is amazing!! Thank you 🙏 I watched all the way through and was engaged the whole time. Great info

  • @MrTee_ZA
    @MrTee_ZA 3 роки тому +2

    This vid is informative, I have learned a lot that I thought did not matter in production before... Thank you, guys.

  • @jaythecreative7506
    @jaythecreative7506 3 роки тому +7

    When Gene says "I'm not upset" I lost it 😂😂😂

  • @alvinzhuxiyao
    @alvinzhuxiyao 3 роки тому

    super helpful stuff!! collabs with alex are actually my favourite hahha

  • @imJMB
    @imJMB 3 роки тому

    I'm so upset that Wall-E wasn't brought up during the Pixar conversation! Not only is it one of my favorite movies, but it had hardly any dialogue in the first half of the movie. It's an incredible modern example of how sound design, effects and music can help to convey emotions and intent without the aid of dialogue.
    Regardless though, lots of wonderful tidbits and information in this video. Thanks for the upload!

  • @ScottJWaldron
    @ScottJWaldron 3 роки тому

    Great information as usual Alex! Not that I watch broadcast TV anymore, but it is funny how they are so specific about audio but always had commercials obnoxiously loud compared to the shows.

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy 3 роки тому

    15:50 can't imagine being the sound editor for one of the Fast movies! Awesome to see Alex back on this channel.

  • @OCUBOX
    @OCUBOX 3 роки тому

    Sound is the most important because, your ears were the first way you started getting signals from the outside world.
    So yeah, audio is definitely more important than a video's dynamic range, for you camera and lens gear-heads...
    Note on position of FetHead...
    The guest's mic has it incorrectly, any cable noise or interference will be amplified since the +20dB or whatever FetHead amplified sound signal, now has to pass through all that cable...and be amplified again by the pre-amp...Funny how it's on the audio expert's mic, and he didn't notice it. Though not everyone notices the BIG & the small things.

  • @1MichaelRWeir
    @1MichaelRWeir 3 роки тому

    Huge thank you to Alex for doing this! Really fantastic info!

  • @V.S.M.OChannel
    @V.S.M.OChannel 3 роки тому

    Just remembered my previous semester Sound Design Production. This could be so double learn for me. Although I missed it and very interesting to hear about sound Design Production again.

  • @_akf_official
    @_akf_official 3 роки тому

    As a Film making student this video gave me so many things...❣️

  • @mdturnerinoz
    @mdturnerinoz 3 роки тому

    Alex has a new follower. I really enjoyed this episode, PJ; and the effects on top of the conversation were a hoot! Oh, and I've not as yet seen "Up", but I will now!

  • @OneManOneCamera
    @OneManOneCamera 3 роки тому

    16:47 - ADR issues. Yep. So many movies on youtube have horrible sound in certain parts. The people are talking in a car and it does not sound like they are in a car. Ugh.
    Bird sounds are nice but take care in making sure that the birds are from the area in the film AND it's the right season. Years ago, one of the networks added chirping birds to the background of a golf tournament... The network got plenty of complaints from people telling them that those birds are not in the area during this time of the year. lol.

  • @RPProds
    @RPProds 3 роки тому

    Great conversation!!
    I died at the part when UP is mentioned 🤣

  • @mirzaangon
    @mirzaangon 3 роки тому

    Gene’s reaction when he brings up “Up” literally had me laugh out loud xD

  • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
    @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for making it

  • @dotavi9690
    @dotavi9690 3 роки тому

    Wow! This is quality!
    Love the insights. The length of the video was a concern but ended up watching the whole thing.
    The audio visualization GFX worked well too. Keep it up!

  • @JoshFromPerth
    @JoshFromPerth 3 роки тому

    Agreed, sound is far more important than video.

  • @tommih597
    @tommih597 3 роки тому

    Peter is one of the UA-camrs that Does a really good job with audio in a lot of his videos. They sound great and look awesome. Always solid videos 👍

  • @NickBB
    @NickBB 3 роки тому +1

    Everyone that shoots video should learn more about audio...fantastic interview with Alex. I have a Sennheiser 8060...low self noise :)

  • @johnmcintyre6969
    @johnmcintyre6969 3 роки тому +5

    7:32 - *points ate gene* "his name is Russell" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @KarleyCottrell
    @KarleyCottrell 3 роки тому

    I love the explanation on room tone. I really learned a lot from this video. Now let’s try to apply this to my next video...

  • @theuglywriters
    @theuglywriters 3 роки тому

    It's nice that this coincides with my lecture for this week! Hahaha! Now I have a new content I can require my students to watch!

  • @kiranxl995
    @kiranxl995 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the great video ❤️

  • @yigalkatyusha
    @yigalkatyusha 3 роки тому

    maaann i didn't know sound can be this important. great video !

  • @javierpaez2258
    @javierpaez2258 3 роки тому

    This podcast is gold

  • @FishyBusiness
    @FishyBusiness 3 роки тому

    Good take aways on this .Like the You Tube Db question and answer.

  • @firstsyntheticmind
    @firstsyntheticmind 3 роки тому

    Potato Jet, you're the best!

  • @RedStoneProductions
    @RedStoneProductions 3 роки тому

    Kudos to you guys!! Sound professional and university lecturer, I love the conversation!!

  • @SatanSupimpa
    @SatanSupimpa 3 роки тому +1

    I've been subscribed to Alex since his first appearance in the channel.

  • @gstpierre69
    @gstpierre69 3 роки тому

    Thank god I’ve been waiting for this one!!! Thanks Mr. Potato!

  • @pixelinkmedia-marcinukasik6332
    @pixelinkmedia-marcinukasik6332 3 роки тому

    I expected this to be interesting but it was far more interesting than I anticipated.

  • @leumasgh
    @leumasgh 3 роки тому +1

    Lol at the "unsubscribed" when they showed his channel

  • @sbk_nef
    @sbk_nef 3 роки тому

    I NEEDED THIS. ❤️ Thank You Mr. Potato

  • @My123Tutorials
    @My123Tutorials 3 роки тому

    Another great video with Alex. 👍🏼

  • @rohan_das
    @rohan_das 3 роки тому

    When he said animated, I also remembered UP 🥺❤ The bestest ever ❤

  • @linsin1993
    @linsin1993 3 роки тому

    Was checking back your previous videos with Alex for the parametric EQ tips just a few days back and thought "Hey!! It's about darn time they released Gene's fart ringtone to the community!"

  • @avdullah0
    @avdullah0 3 роки тому

    thank you, sir (love from BANGLADESH)

  • @4Dcruz
    @4Dcruz 3 роки тому

    he's such a great teacher. loved the discussion!

  • @louisvanzyl
    @louisvanzyl 3 роки тому

    You can make this guy a regular. Very cool content.

  • @ThongNguyen-fl9jp
    @ThongNguyen-fl9jp 3 роки тому

    i like this new potato podcast format

  • @edgarricardopadillanates4160
    @edgarricardopadillanates4160 3 роки тому

    Really like your channel Alex, keep it up!

  • @cinematicsounds
    @cinematicsounds 3 роки тому

    Great video guys! We need more education here on UA-cam on how to utilize audio for storytelling. Enhanced sound design will surely 5x every creator's story and production value. Good sound and sound design are very often overlooked by the beginning creator. Great sound design focuses on the emotions of the story, how you want the story to feel. Sound creates the heart of the story ❤️

  • @xilefx
    @xilefx 3 роки тому

    one of you have to be able to help me with this!
    I am buying an A7C I've got that sorted out, but I am struggeling to find the mic suited for me.
    I wanna do documentary / street photography style videos, so there will be speech/interviews and a lot of focus ambient / field / wild recordings. But I only want one mic for travelling. I was thinking of Rode Wireless Go + Rode stereo videomic (pro/x) so I would be flexible where to put the mic. other option may be the Sennheiser MKE 440. so small, cheap and versatile and a nice surround pickup. or gust a shotgun and a H1n as wild recorder?
    Maybe thats all bs and you got a better idea!

  • @Ed-davies
    @Ed-davies 3 роки тому +1

    Epic! Alex is one of my favourite UA-camrs, Gene try not to get UPset about all those comments, don’t forget we are in the potato zone!

  • @ive595
    @ive595 3 роки тому

    Without doubt the most interesting part of video making, well to me anyway.

  • @varunkuntoor
    @varunkuntoor 3 роки тому

    This is the best video about sound ever...

  • @Rob1656
    @Rob1656 3 роки тому

    excellent interview. Keep up the great work.

  • @amediaproductions5795
    @amediaproductions5795 3 роки тому

    Love this video! Definitely going to use everything talked about.

  • @ajtuck120
    @ajtuck120 3 роки тому +25

    “Man of steal? Oh I’ve seen that porno!” -Potato Jet

  • @RazabladeTvVlogs
    @RazabladeTvVlogs 3 роки тому +2

    The audio in this video is PERFECT

  • @Danielroy89
    @Danielroy89 3 роки тому +1

    Mr. Gibbs should be so proud!

  • @kevinbarraco4913
    @kevinbarraco4913 3 роки тому

    really enjoyed this interview. Great info

  • @mayursonawane2313
    @mayursonawane2313 3 роки тому

    Before I watch the Video.... That's a good thumbnail!!

  • @bryanmontero
    @bryanmontero 3 роки тому

    Amazing video!! 💥

  • @vitorperez1989
    @vitorperez1989 3 роки тому

    What an amazing lecture! Definitely subscribing to his channel!

  • @amangupta-cc1dy
    @amangupta-cc1dy 3 роки тому

    Best 37 minutes of my day today

  • @TheProVideo
    @TheProVideo 3 роки тому

    Sounds is more important 👌

  • @ZhenYaoYin
    @ZhenYaoYin 3 роки тому +1

    “My friend Matt D’Avella” just casually name dropping like that. It’s like Gene knows every other person on my subscribe list 😳

  • @TiagoNugentComposer
    @TiagoNugentComposer 2 роки тому

    I think it would be great if you did an episode like this specifically on music. There's so much more to music than just having happy music or sad music. A great score can tell the story of the film by itself (just listen to the Star Wars soundtrack by itself). It's such a deep topic that I think another video would be beneficial (ofc I'm biased since I write music haha) :)

  • @dylanjprins
    @dylanjprins 3 роки тому

    Been looking forward to this! Hot shoe mic : how about the Video Mic NTG folks? I'm loving it, so versatile.