ABSTRACT
A sound editor is called upon to complete a multitude of tasks including designing, syncing, and organizing audio clips and tracks. Many of the seemingly routine editing tasks can become creative opportunities when approached with a design mindset. Editors learn to prioritize tasks, working quickly on some tasks to create time for more complex edits. There are many software applications and associated plug-ins designed for media production. Pro Tools is one such application and is fully representative of the tools required for completing a soundtrack. Regardless of the specific technologies used, the goal of sound editing is to support story telling. Thus, editing is most effective when transparent to the narrative process. This transparency is why sound editing is referred to as the invisible art.
