I have a video that I have created that is narrated over music. I would like to create the illusion that the music is playing in the backround or from a distant. Is there a way to do this in Movie Edit Pro 2016? also is there audio effect add-on that I can buy to do this?
"Distant" = "quiet/lower level"?
If so, simply open the audio mixer, shortcut M, and lower the fader for the channel on which your music track is placed.
If, on the other hand, what you want to do is simply reduce the level of the music whilst the narration is heard, (and the music to become "louder" in any narration gaps) that is a process called "audio ducking". If you do a google search on that term you will find there are a number of means of doing this, including using VST plugins which can, theoretically, be used in MEP (which version , by the way, Basic, Plus or Premium?). But the actual set up procedure for this is not especially easy!
Jeff
EDIT: all the above presupposes that your Music and Narration are on separate tracks in MEP. If they are on the same track there is nothing you can do to satisfactorily and successfully alter their levels relative to each other. The oft-used analogy is of a cake: once it is baked, you can no longer access the individual ingredients.
Jeff,
Thanks for they reply. My version is the pro plus 2016. I realize I can lower the levels but that doesn't give me the effect that I am looking for. The ultimate effect that I am looking for is if the music was coming from another room in which the presenter is presenting. I am a newbie so please forgive my ignorance.
Where do I find VST plugins?
Hi,
I'd probably just lower the volume and use one of MEP's audio filters.
With the music selected on the timeline:
Right click > Load audio effects > Choose to suit, largely by trial/error. (And have fun while experimenting!)
Or you could try Audio Cleaning > Equalizer to get the effect you want.
Terry, East Grinstead, UK
Hi,
You might want to try reducing the Smooth filter preset under Effects, Audio effects, General. This will give you a muffled sound.
And, as Terry indicated, try out the presets. You can also find them under the tab Effects, Audio effects, Presets.
VST plugins can be purchased from Magix or from many sources on the internet. Melda has many free ones that you might want to try out.
Do a search in the manual for VST to learn how to use them.
Hi
In addition to the recommendations above use the Equaliser to reduce the bass and treble ends of the audio spectrum to give a more 'muffled' effect and add a little Reverb.
HTH
John EB
All,
Thank you very much for the feedback. I will try these suggestions and report back. Since I am newbie it may take me some time to figure out how to access the EQ and others. Are there video tutorials available for any of the suggestions that you have offered?
Hi,
Er, I did tell you how to open the Equalizer.
Look in the Tutorials section of this site. Also read the PDF manual.
If you were creating a video with a 5.1 surround soundtrack you could move the music track sound field from the front speakers to the rear speakers and lower the level...........but that may be getting a little too advanced at this stage.