--- title: Lightworks Academy | Audio description: Audio | Video editing insights for all creatives from the team behind the original video editing software, Lightworks. --- [Learning](https://lwks.com/blog) #### [![a microphone sits in a recording booth](https://lwks.com/hubfs/jonathan-velasquez-c1ZN57GfDB0-unsplash.jpg) Voiceovers in Video Content: Techniques and Best Practices Feb 28, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/voiceovers-in-video-content-techniques-and-best-practices) #### [![A thumbnail to the Fix Your Footage Volume Levels videos](https://lwks.com/hubfs/For%20YT.png) Fix Your Footage Volume Levels! A Lightworks Video Tutorial Feb 27, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/fix-your-footage-volume-levels-a-lightworks-video-tutorial) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/sam-mcghee-4siwRamtFAk-unsplash.png) The Evolution of Audio in Documentary Filmmaking: Telling Reel Stories Feb 26, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-evolution-of-audio-in-documentary-filmmaking-telling-reel-stories) #### [![A 3D Audioscape](https://lwks.com/hubfs/3D%20Audio-min.webp) Creating Immersive Audio Landscapes for Virtual Reality and 360° Videos Feb 23, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/creating-immersive-audio-landscapes-for-virtual-reality-and-360-videos) #### [![An audio engineer at work](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Audio%20Engineer-min.webp) The Art of Mixing and Mastering Audio for Video Feb 22, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-art-of-mixing-and-mastering-audio-for-video) #### [![Audio Waveform](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Audio%20Wave-min.webp) Mastering Audio Quality in Video Editing Feb 21, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/mastering-audio-quality-in-video-editing) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Frame%2014948-min.webp) Unsung Heroes: Underrated Film and TV Scores You Need to Hear! Feb 21, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/masterful-film-and-tv-scores-you-may-not-have-heard-of) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Audio%20Editing%20Basics.webp) Beginner's Guide to Audio Editing Software: Features Video Makers Need Feb 19, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-audio-editing-software-features-video-makers-need) #### [![Sound Engineer at Work](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Sound%20Engineer-min.webp) Behind the Scenes: The Role of a Sound Engineer in Video Production Feb 16, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/behind-the-scenes-the-role-of-a-sound-engineer-in-video-production) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Filming%20on%20Location-min.webp) Exploring the Impact of Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sounds in Video Feb 15, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/exploring-the-impact-of-diegetic-and-non-diegetic-sounds-in-video) #### [![Photo by Neilgoddingneil Godding on Unsplash](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Clear%20Dialogue-min.webp) Mastering Dialogue Capture for Your Videos Feb 14, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-unsung-hero-mastering-dialogue-capture-in-your-videos) #### [![A film reel magically releasing notes into the air](https://lwks.com/hubfs/film%20reel%20unwinding%20with%20music%20notes.webp) The Power of Needle Drops: How Strategic Song Choices Shape Storytelling Feb 13, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-power-of-needle-drops-how-strategic-song-choices-shape-storytelling) #### [![A corporate lawyer listening to some music to check the licencing](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Corpo%20Lawyer%20Checking%20out%20music.png) The Essential Guide to Music Licensing for Video Creators Feb 13, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-essential-guide-to-music-licensing-for-video-creators) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/History%20of%20Sound%20Effects%20Cover-min-1.webp) A Comprehensive Journey Through the Evolution of Cinema's Sound Effects Feb 9, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/a-comprehensive-journey-through-the-evolution-of-cinemas-sound-effects) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Foley%20Artist-min.webp) Sound Effects 101: Ambient vs. Foley Feb 8, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/sound-effects-101-ambient-vs.-foley) #### [![Darth on the Decks](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Star%20Wars%20Cover-min.webp) The Iconic Sound of Star Wars: A Testament to Timelessness Feb 6, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-auditory-art-of-star-wars) #### [![An audio editing station](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Audio-min.webp) The Power of Audio Editing: A Beginner's Guide for Video Editors Feb 5, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/the-power-of-audio-editing-a-beginners-guide-for-video-editors) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Audio%20Cover-min.webp) Amplifying Stories: The Vital Role of Audio in Video Narratives Feb 1, 2024](https://lwks.com/blog/amplifying-stories-the-vital-role-of-audio-in-video-narratives) ## Short Cuts [See All](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/short-cuts) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/adrian-swancar-roCfgvkBLVY-unsplash.jpg) Short Cuts #17: Fixing Media Offline Footage](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-17-fixing-media-offline-footage-inside-lightworks) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/ruvim-noga-o0R4iqk1eRQ-unsplash.jpg) Short Cuts #4. How to use LUTs (and 5 free horror movie LUTs to download)](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-4-how-to-use-luts) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/denny-muller-4u6TUbreFc0-unsplash.jpg) Short Cuts #5: How to Backup and Restore Video Edits in Lightworks](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-5-backup-and-restore-video) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Screenshot-2022-03-11-at-13_50_41-2.webp) Short Cuts #15: Video inside text inside Lightworks!](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-15-video-inside-text-inside-lightworks) ## Editing [See All](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/editing) #### [![A YouTube Video Thumbnail featuring Scott Hill](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Scott%20Hill%20Thumbnail%204-1.png) Behind the Scenes of VFX Editing | A Talk with Scott Hill, ACE](https://lwks.com/blog/interview-with-hollywood-film-editor-scott-hill-ace-part-4) #### [![A YouTube Thumbnail](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Tut4_June24-1.png) Using Safe Areas to Prevent Video Cut-Offs! 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A Lightworks Tutorial](https://lwks.com/blog/placing-watermarks-on-your-videos-a-lightworks-tutorial) ## VFX [See All](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/vfx) #### [![An old film projector in front of a green screen](https://lwks.com/hubfs/film-2023-11-27-05-23-56-utc.jpg) The Role of VFX in Crafting Compelling Modern Stories](https://lwks.com/blog/the-role-of-vfx-in-crafting-compelling-modern-stories) #### [![A filmmaker filming smoke on a greenscreen](https://lwks.com/hubfs/pexels-giovanni-263451557-16846011.jpg) Visual Effects Explained: The Magic Behind Modern Movie Making](https://lwks.com/blog/visual-effects-explained-the-magic-behind-modern-movie-making) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/Screenshot-2022-03-11-at-13_50_41-2.webp) Short Cuts #15: Video inside text inside Lightworks!](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-15-video-inside-text-inside-lightworks) #### [![](https://lwks.com/hubfs/dollar-gill-sF8X2NsYxUs-unsplash.jpg) Short Cuts #12: Get Creative with the Rolling Title Effect in Lightworks](https://lwks.com/blog/shortcuts-12-get-creative-with-the-rolling-title-effect-in-lightworks) #### [Enthusiast](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/enthusiast) #### [Beginner](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/beginner) #### [Editing](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/editing) #### [Short Cuts](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/short-cuts) #### [VFX](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/vfx) #### [Colour](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/color) #### [Lightworks](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/lightworks) #### [Inspiration](https://lwks.com/blog/tag/inspiration) ![banner-image](https://lwks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lightworks%20Site%20Assets/Images/banner-image.jpeg?width=1422&height=567&name=banner-image.jpeg) ## Bring Your Stories to Life with Video Whether you're a budding creator or an experienced filmmaker, Lightworks allows you to breathe life into your video projects and create something truly special. 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