Learning Target: I can use volume controls, ducking, keyframes and fades to balance dialogue, music, Foley, ambience and sound effects into a cohesive film soundtrack.
This lesson moves from experimentation to required production skills. You'll apply the techniques directly to your Blade Runner scenes.
Estimated Time: 30- 45 minutes
Work solo or with your project partner.
Watch Editing Audio 03 (3:30). Follow along in your own Blade Runner Premiere Pro project.
Use the Mixing Your Soundtrack Checklist to:
Balance music and dialogue.
Use automatic ducking and manual volume keyframes.
Create smooth audio fades.
Adjust Foley, ambience and sound effects.
Pause the video to practise each technique directly in your timeline.
MASTERY CHECK — ROUGH-CUT REVIEW
Before moving on, review your complete soundtrack and ask your teacher for a rough-cut review.
Play your entire scene and check dialogue clarity, audio levels, synchronization and transitions.
Make sure your ADR, original Foley, sound effects, ambience and music are included.
Show your teacher your Premiere Pro timeline and play your rough cut.
Discuss what is working and what needs improvement.
Identify the changes you'll make before exporting your final version.
SOUND DESIGN BOOKLET