by Larry Jordan
Just as we can shape specific colors in our images to create a specific look, we can “shape” specific sounds in our audio to create a specific sound. Most of the time, we use this shaping capability to create ear-catching sound effects.
However, I also use these techniques to warm up a voice or, more importantly, to improve the clarity of speech. This is especially important when creating projects for older audiences who’s hearing may not be as good as you would like. One of the sad facts of life is that as we get older, we lose the ability to hear high-frequency sounds, which means that it becomes harder to understand what people are saying.
In this article, I’ll show you how to improve the sound of a voice using FCP X, Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition. Once you understand how this technique works in one application you can use it anywhere, because all that changes is the interface.
NOTE: Since this article was released, I added two companion articles on boosting and smoothing audio levels. The first article covers Final Cut Pro X and the second article covers Adobe Premier Pro CC.
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