Smoothing Dialogue Audio using Compression // A Filmmakers Guide to Great Audio Compression

What the HECK is compression and how do I use it? Here's a quick how to with Elaine on how to use compression on your dialogue audio so it's comfortable and natural sounding to your end viewer.

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