AudioWave77
@audiowave77
Joined: Jun 2024
London
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New Creator Here – Mixing Sound Design with Short-Form Video
<img src="/uploads/sound-designer-video-editing-studio-workspace-1784351178.jpg" alt="Music producer editing vertical video in DaVinci Resolve with studio gear and RGB lighting" class="thread-seo-image" style="width:100%; max-height:450px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius-md); margin-bottom:20px;"> Hey everyone! I’m @audiowave77, a music producer and sound designer from Berlin who’s been making beats for about 8 years. I recently jumped into short-form video creation (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) to showcase my sound design process and share tips on audio for video. I’m still finding my footing with the visual side – I’ve been using DaVinci Resolve 18.6 for editing, but I’m struggling with color grading and pacing for vertical content. Any advice on how to keep viewers hooked while letting the audio breathe? Also, what’s the best way to grow an audience when you’re more known for sound than visuals? Excited to learn from this community!
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