The Most Important Part of Any Audio Workflow

No matter what kind of audio work you're doing, it would be totally worthless without being in proper sync. Learn two easy and extremely important ways to make sure your audio stays in sync no matter what.

0:00 - Intro
1:11 - How Problems with Sync Happen
3:05 - Solution #1: 2 Pop & Tail Pop
4:28 - Solution #2: Timecode
5:18 - Why You Should Always Use Both

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[ASHISHSIKA-is]

I like the you have demonstrated that the dailogue syncs

[bendesignsmedia]

Alex is the one guy who breaks down audio so you can understand it!

[bernice_chu]

...remembers I didn't put my 2pop and tailpops on my tracks yet, thanks for the reminder! Love the out of sync detail you got in there :)

[soundhobo]

🤯...you’ve done it again. I may have to watch this several times 😂 👍

[GiancarloBiondi]

Very helpful! The use of 2 pops is essential when you have a fade at the beginning or end of the film to understand which is the first and last frame. I remember you already talked about 2 pops in a previous episode but not so thoroughly. Thanks Alex!

[OINMAS]

The 2 Pop and Tail Pop Technique is something that is totally new to me, and this video also cleared up to me the practicality and importance of timecode- Thank you so much for making this content, it's great!

[bejnerowicz]

I love the part where you put the audio out of sync lol! Great touch!!

[alanecoff]

This is excellent content, Alex! Thank you for sharing!

Wondering if you could do a deeper dive into the practical steps of your sync workflow on set.

[NOMOFilms]

Fantastic content Alex. So important and thank you for posting!

[almondtech]

Hello! Love your videos! I have been using them to help edit my audio for streams.

[EdwardGDavies]

Mind totally blown! Now that was super useful and so much info packed in to 8mins! Top job!

[ralphbullis]

Very interesting. Don't know if I'll ever get big time enough to use all the information you presented. But for now a hard slate over all microphones and the camera scratch track is working pretty well.

[davidschoenberg]

The GLOCK sold me! Desk pop!? Lol... thanks Alex... 😎

[BrianPhoto]

Potato brought me here!
I know very little about audio so this is SUPER helpful!

Question: Do most high end production set all audio recording under the same timecode so it is easier to edit in post and there is less chance of error?
Can you show us samples of how that is possible for syncing different devices i.e. syncing GoPro audio, x# of cameras, lav mic and shotgun

[peterkinder]

Alex your videos are fantastic and I'm learning so much that I can apply. However is it possible to do a video about vocal recordings for music? I'd love to hear what you have to say.

[ClassicCyclingCC]

I enjoy your videos. I am curious about 1 thing if I may. I have noticed that audio in modern movies seem to vary widely from the quietest to the loudest sound. I find this particularly annoying as it forces me to constantly adjust the volume. If I set the volume so I can hear a quiet bedroom dialog, it’s then way too loud for any action scene for instance and if I set the volume for the sound in an outdoor scene it makes it impossible to hear the quiet bedroom dialog. I would imagine it is done on purpose. I am curious; why is that?

[berryoaks]

Great video as always. Can you give us an example of how to add the pops to a simple You Tube vlog type of project?

[nukman]

Hey Alex, great video as always. Do you use any hardware consoles in your studio? When browsing online shops it seems that most consoles are geared mainly towards music production and not so much towards general audio editing. Are there any that you could recommend?

[vnecksurferdude]

She bop, he bop, we bop- be bop, be bop, a lu she bop - I hope he will understand

[BrendanEvan]

2 pop and tail pop sounds like music from the 1950’s