For horror movies, sounds effects and music can decide if it the success or not. However, the process of using sound effects and music to build a rich soundscape is torturous. It’s hard to find the suitable one. It’s difficult to decide which one to use. Besides, you never know if you can find a better one to fit.
- Recording: try to things sound realistic
For this time, we did record couple sound effects by the microphone, such as the sound of swing, leave and whispering. If we can record the sounds we need, then do it before searching online. We can have lots of tries and get the one good enough. Then compare with the sounds you get online. It can save the time when we do post. It’s significant to record spot sounds. It can fill the blank space in editing.
2. Be artistic
To start with, listen to the whole mix and pick the moment that can be stronger and creative.
3. Balanced: mixing all of the elements together
Export then checking if the sounds work well is also important.