Stage 2 · Lesson 4 of 6
Sound, voice and captions
carries more of a video than most beginners expect. A clear voiceover, music that matches the pace and small sound effects on cuts make cheap visuals feel finished. matter as much: many people watch with the sound off, so on-screen text must carry the message alone.
Keep captions short, high-contrast and away from the edges where platform buttons sit. Music needs rights too; a track you like is not one you can use in a client's ad, so use licensed libraries or a tool whose terms cover . Levels matter: the voice should sit clearly above the music.
Common trapan ad that only makes sense with the sound on, shown to people who never turn it on.
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Resources for this stage
Start with· follow one of these
- ToolFreeDaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Design · Beginner
The official Beginner's Guide teaches editing, colour and sound on a free editor professionals use
- GuideFreeGoogle Fonts Knowledge
Google Fonts · Beginner
Free, short lessons on choosing and using type, from Google Fonts: readable text on every asset