Professional Post Production Services in Melbourne
Audio Post Production
Audio post production encompasses the creation, adaptation, and synchronization of sound for moving images – TV, cinema, or video. This can include sound design and music composition, the creation and editing of sound effects and Foley effects, ADR (automatic dialogue replacement) and voice overs, and sound editing and mixing.
Why Big Ears Audio?
Every production has its own unique needs and challenges. At Big Ears Audio, our engineers have over 25 years of industry experience in audio post production working with advertising agencies, major brands, and production companies. Working with sound is our passion. We encourage clients to attend sessions when possible. If you can’t attend studio sessions in Melbourne, there are a couple of different options available. You can send us the audio files with a brief and one of our engineers will look after your project. Depending on timings and the length of the project we can turn most jobs around quickly. Or we can zoom/skype you into the studio where you’re welcome to sit in on the session virtually.
We use the latest technology, along with our expertise and attention to detail, to produce the best quality sound for every production. Our dedicated engineers work closely with producers, directors, and the creative team. Our mission is to ensure your finished project remains true to your creative vision.
Sound Design
In audio post production sound design plays a valuable and exciting part in all projects. It’s the element that brings your project to life. The sound designer is responsible for all of the sounds the audience hears. Sound design is the overarching sonic structure of the production, including music, sound effects, foley, background audio, and mixing. Sound design is the process of developing, or producing audio elements used it in a variety of areas including radio, films, television production, theatre and in video games.
The process usually involves manipulating previously composed or recorded audio, i.e. creating the music and the sound effects. In some instances, sound design involves the composition of recording audio to create a certain tone or effect.
Our experienced sound designers know what it takes to bring a project to life. Enhancing or altering sounds is a key part of this process. Our sound designer can do this through the use of many tools. Whether it’s the use of synthesizers, sound effects, samples, foley or audio plug-ins
At Big Ears Audio our experienced sound designers have a high level of creativity and imagination and will do what ever it requires to bring your project to life.
Music Composition / Original music
The producers and composers at Big Ears Audio have years of experience in the creation of customised music. Whether it’s for brands, events,video games or for a film or TV sound track.
Our in-house studio team have an extensive knowledge of music styles. Their passion and experience shines through with every new musical composition their commitment and professionalism has seen their music not only played locally but also played globally. Understanding the brief is something that our composers do well. They understand that music is an important part of creating the emotional connection between you and your audience. As well as our in house composers our producers have access to local and international composers.
Music is constantly evolving , forever changing. At our Melbourne studio, we can create what’s on trend now or any style of music your project requires. Sonic Branding is also a great way to connect your brand musically ,ever thought of what your brand would sound like. We can create a sonic brand that’s unique to you.
Check out our music page. There you can preview and purchase production ready music for your next project, tailored to suit if needed.
Visit our Music Composition page to learn more.
Music Editing
Music editing in post production involves editing or overseeing the synchronization of all musical elements with the movement on the screen. This also means measuring timings to assist the music composer in locating points in the film where the music will highlight the scenes. Our engineers work very closely with directors and creatives to realise their vision and story.
Big Ears Audio are experienced in working in both film and television. Long or short form. Music editing is part of the post process, whether its a piece of original music or something that’s s been already created our engineers are experienced in editing and syncing tracks to your vision.
Sound Effects Editing
We can hear sound effects in every video medium. Whether it’s a barking dog, a car door slamming shut, or a space battle, these are all sound effects. This even includes background sounds that may not always be apparent as you are taking in a film, but play a critical role in creating the film’s atmosphere and tone. Big Ears Audio has a large sound effects library.
With years of experience in sound effects editing, our engineers have the knowledge to find, edit and place the required effect. Also many of these effects are created with Foley…
Foley Effects
Named after the father of sound effects, Jack Foley, these everyday sounds make the motion in the picture come to life. The light scrapes of footsteps in the distance, the persistent drip of a leaky faucet, the crack of a well-landed punch, and creepy creaking floorboards are all examples of Foley effects.
ADR
ADR stands for automated dialogue replacement and is also known as looping, dubbing, and post-synch. This is when actors re-record their lines after filming. Its purpose is to improve their clarity, remove background noise or sounds from the environment, change tone or intonation so it better conveys the mood of the scene or character, or change the dialogue.
Voiceover Production
The recording studio has a dedicated and sonically accurate vocal booth. We look after every part of the voice over recording process. Casting the perfect voice , over many years Big Ears Audio has built strong relationships with actors and voice agencies making it easier for you to find the right voice.
Visit our Voice Over page to learn more.
Sound Mixing
In post production sound mixing unites and balances all of the sonic elements of a film. The sound mixer makes sure the dialogue/ADR/voiceover, sound effects, and music fit together to create a soundscape that complements the film and immerses the audience in the experience.
The sound mix is the final part of the recording process. Our engineers have years of experience in the art of mixing. Whether your project is a TVC, short or feature film or even a music track that needs that special treatment to give it that professional sound.
The recording studio has a dedicated mix room. We also offer remote mixing, simply send us the files and a brief and one of in-house engineers will look after the rest.
