🎙️ Voice Over and Sound Editing Mastery

Duration: 6 Weeks · Level: Beginner to Intermediate · Tools: Audacity, Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve Fairlight, Reaper

📦 Week 1: Introduction to Voice & Sound

• What is Voice Over and Sound Design?

• Types of Voice Over (Narration, Commercial, Character, Dubbing)

• Understanding Audio Signals, Frequencies & Formats

• Setting Up a Basic Home Studio (Microphones, Interfaces, Pop Filters)

🎤 Week 2: Voice Training & Microphone Techniques

• Breath Control, Projection & Articulation

• Warm-ups & Vocal Exercises

• Mic Techniques: Proximity Effect, Plosives & Sibilance

• Recording Clean Voice Overs in Different Spaces

🎧 Week 3: Sound Recording & Noise Management

• Recording Techniques in Audacity/Reaper

• Room Tone & Ambient Sound Capturing

• Reducing Background Noise & Echo

• Input Gain vs Volume – Best Practices

🎛️ Week 4: Sound Editing Essentials

• Cutting, Fading, and Arranging Clips

• Equalization (EQ) Basics for Voice

• Compression & Normalization

• Removing Clicks, Pops, and Hum

🎬 Week 5: Creative Sound Design & Sync

• Adding Sound Effects (SFX) to Scenes

• Syncing VO with Video Timing

• Layering Background Music, Atmosphere, and VO

• Exporting for Web, Film, and Podcast Platforms

🎓 Week 6: Capstone + Portfolio Project

• Final Project: Dub a Film Scene or Narrate a Story

• Mix & Master a Scene with Full Sound Design

• Peer Review & Instructor Feedback

• Upload to SoundCloud/YouTube Portfolio

📁 Bonus Content:

• Royalty-Free Sound Libraries

• Free Plugins for Voice Enhancement

• Real Client Brief Examples

• Career Paths in Voice & Audio

✅ Outcome:

By the end of this course, you'll confidently record, edit, and produce professional-quality voice overs and soundtracks ready for film, YouTube, games, or podcast production.