Sound Design

Sound Design FAQs

• What services are audio engineers and other Sound Design freelancers offering on Fiverr?

  Sound is all around us, so even though films and videos are mainly visual mediums, they need to use audio to make sure they don’t fall short of engaging their audience. From movies, video games, apps, branding decks and explainers, to podcasts and songs, professional sound design including sound effects and foley sounds such as footsteps, rustling, laughing, weather etc. adds depth to the experience and immerses audiences into the artistic world.

• What value will an experienced freelancer add to my audio?

  A skilled audio engineer on Fiverr will be able to not only edit and process the sounds on your video, film, podcast or song so they work great together but will also create a believable world with them. He/she will create any sound effects from everyday or nature sounds to sci-fi guns and mythical creatures. You can also ask for dialogue editing (removing unwanted noises or words), mixing (ensuring an even level of sound), and mastering (release-ready).

• Can a sound designer create custom sounds for my video or film?

  Yes, you can discuss this in a DM before starting the work, but most sound engineers on Fiverr will be able to create sound effects from scratch by using pre recorded files, synthesisers and other resources such as objects, textures and surfaces to recreate different sounds like footsteps movements or more specific ones. Freelancers also use stock sounds from libraries instead of custom-made, which is reflected in the price and delivery time.

• Will the freelancer also edit my video, write music and do voiceover?

  Some freelancers have cross-functional experience in many areas, however, a typical sound designer will not include video editing, original music writing or voiceover as default in their gigs for sound effects and foley. Always read carefully the description and services included in the gig and DM the seller to check if they are able to offer the additional services as extras and so they can also make adjustments to the delivery time and price.

• What will I need to provide before the sound designer can start work?

  Most freelancers on Fiverr publish a set of requirements for their gigs that are mandatory for starting the order. Normally, you’ll be asked to provide the original files for your film, explainer video, a link to your app or game or any other source files to which the sound will be added. Depending on what’s included in the gig, the freelancer will also ask you to specify the type of foley, sound effects or other sound editing/design that you require.

• What will a foley artist do for my film or video?

  Foley artists (named after Jack Foley) specialize in reproducing every day sounds like wind, blowing, footsteps, doors, glass breaking and other ambient noise. Those sounds enhance the auditory experience of a film, a show or any other audiovisual project. The three main types of foley used in production sounds are footsteps (different shoes, floor surfaces); movement (clothes rustling, people brushing past each other or bumping into something) and specific non-movement sound effects (phone ringing, traffic noise, nature sounds, etc.).