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On the final cut pro interface the timeline shows a short film that has been assembled in its desired sequence . The audio track (green ) is also visible on the time line and in this session you will learn to adjust the volume
1. Load the clip on the timeline
Open final cut pro - New Library - name the new library Sound adjustments
Name the event Sound demo
Import the FCP file
Select in and Out points on the clip in the browser and then hit the e key
2. Click on the Audio levels buton : Play the clip .
Normal sounds like the human voice should peak between negative 12 and negative 6 . Quiter sounds can be lower and loud sounds can be higher - but nothing should peak above zero.
in observing the audio levels the music sits between these parameters
However there are a few issues with the sound that should be corrected
.The narrator's introduction peaks at around 30 seconds .
We can adjust this in various ways
On the timeline select an inpoint (30. 15 ) - press i and an outpoint - press o at 31.06
a Directly manipulate the volume by placing your mouse on the black line of the audio track and use your mouse to raise it up or down
b Use the property inspector ( command 4 ) where you can adjust the volume slider in the audio tab
enter -5 decibels
play and assess
c Perform Audio keyframing by using Option+ click on the audio's black line on the time line and you can see a little plus sign appear right next to your cursor which means you are able to add a key frame . You can apply 2- 3 key frames and then drag the black line up or down to effect the volume on that particular part of the track
d Select and delete the sound from the audio track on the time line
Application
1. Adjust the volume where the narrators voice drops too low
2. Use key framing to lower the birdcalls
Extra
Remove the birds sound completely from the clip by selecting and deleted the sound
Next Chapter
Repairing audio problems automatically
Adjusting Audio EQ
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