ABSTRACT
We have seen how to cut into the beginning of a sound but where should the sound end? You do not have to cut out of the soundtrack because the picture ends at that point. When you move from picture to picture you can make the transition by means of a cut or by a mix. The same applies to soundtracks. You can cut instantly out of one sound and into another or you can mix from sound to sound. You will need to provide a sound overlap where scenes dissolve from one to the other in the cutting copy and there are other occasions where the picture cuts but where a sound dissolve can enhance the feeling and mood of the film. Try to avoid cutting sound abruptly unless you are aiming to make a particular point. When you join magnetic tracks, use a tape joiner. It is best to choose one that makes a diagonal cut. Always mark your cutting points on the base side of the film and never on the side containing the sound recording. Do not use an overlap cement splicer on magnetic film. Cement may dissolve the oxide coating carrying the sound recording and leave you with a gap in your sound.
