Good audio has a substantial effect on viewer retention. Well recorded dialogue and sound makes viewers stay, while poor quality audio risks a mass exodus. Having good quality sound effects the perceived production value of…
Author: Simon Gilbert
If you create videos for YouTube, you’re probably aware of copyright and the claims that can arise from it’s enforcement. And even though you are careful and only use royalty free music, video’s can still…
When it comes to video content, audiences will often forgive imperfect visuals, but poor audio is actually far less tolerable. Distorted dialogue, reverberating rooms, and unbalanced speech and music can instantly reduce the perceived quality…
What’s the ultimate Christmas sound? I’m not talking about the carol singers on your doorstep or the big holiday hits on repeat. I mean a single sound—a sonic representation of all things festive. Sure, Santa’s…
Folk-inspired music has a warmth that feels instantly familiar. Its acoustic simplicity, cosines, and heartfelt authenticity make it a go-to soundtrack for videos, vlogs, podcasts, and marketing campaigns all year round. And when the holiday…
When you find the perfect musical accompanyment to your video or content, you often know straight away. The emotion, the rhythm, the entire atmosphere of the visual content is suddenly amplified and if feels complete.…
When creating video content, visuals often get the lion’s share of attention. But music and sound effects can be an equally powerful, often under‑appreciated creative tool. Scientific studies suggest that audio doesn’t just add polish…
It’s December and beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And if you’re a content creator gearing up for the festive season you will want your content to also “sound” a lot like Christmas. Whether…
If you’re a content creator, you already know how important the right musical accompaniment can be. The music you choose can influence how your audience reacts emotionally to your content. But how do you choose…
With a world of musical choices available to content creators, there’s one genre that just won’t go away—jazz. It continues to stand out as one of the most adaptable, expressive, and effective musical choices available.…
