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2011年7月13日星期三

Sound effects: Audio Power

Sound effects are used to compliment and enhance artistic presentations, whether they be podcasts, videos, or other audiovisual productions. Royalty-free sound effects are generally non-exclusive and can be used by any person who buys them. Professional sound effects can give a podcast or production a more professional sound. However, many new producers may not realize that sound effects have copyrights, and in many cases it is illegal to use a sound effect that happens to you find on the web without properly licensing it.
Most podcasters and producers do not have the time or equipment to quit and write all the sound effects they want to incorporate into their production. Podcasters are better with sound effects free of royalties. Royalty-free sound effects are purchased, and there are no recurring fees for the use of the effect. The buyer can use the sound effects as many times as required within the license terms and conditions, without paying for the use of sound effect whenever the effect is used.
Fortunately, there are a number of sites of sound effect where podcasters can purchase a single effect by a fixed rate, or they can purchase a subscription to sound effect that allows the Subscriber to download various effects. Sound effect websites allow webmasters, podcasters and producers to find sound effects for their productions without the hassle of sound equipment rental and creating your own effects. With respect to copyright law, companies must be very careful if they use effects without license.
There are also risks in the use of sound effects "free." Many of the free sites contain collaborative works of various artists and engineers. While the sites may attempt to monitor the effects of their collections to comply with copyright laws, there are no guarantees. If you choose to use sound effects of a free website, it is important to bear this in mind.
The following is a list of reputable sites sound effects that are available:

Where to find sound effects-http://www.small-business-software.net/where-to-locate-sound-effects.htm or http://www.powerpoint-resources.com/sound-effects.htm

About the author:
Sharon Housley manages marketing for FeedForAll http://www.feedforall.com software to create, edit, publish RSS feeds and podcasts. In addition Sharon manages marketing for recording and editing software, RecordForAll http://www.recordforall.com audio.

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What are sound effects?

Learn the pros and cons of using a sound effect to Polish your presentation or podcast.
What is a sound effect?

A sound effect is a sound ready for podcasters or producers. Typically, podcasters need to embed only the sound in its production for instant success. This can be done with various editors running in a very short period of time. Sound effects make the creation of a podcast easier and professional. Sound effects are generally easy to edit and customize using any sound editor, occasionally more sophisticated sound require precise tuning.

Examples of sound effects can be found in Digital sound effects-http://www.digital-sound-effects.com
How much cost the sound effects?

It depends on many variables. Sound effects can vary from $. 99 for a single effect to hundreds of dollars for a custom created sound. The price varies, depending on the complexity and duration of the sound. Licensing can also influence the pricing structure. Most of the sound effects are available for non-exclusive use and unique effects tend to be much more expensive.

If a sound effect is purchased, you can edit it with other Audio Editor?

In most cases a sound effect can be edited with another audio editor, but it is better to read the licensing agreement of the company that acquired the sound effect. This will give you a clearer understanding of how the file can be used and manipulated.

What is an audio Editor?

An audio editor is software or equipment that allows you to modify or enhance a recording.

You have to be a sound engineer to use sound effects?

The proper use of sound effects, although sometimes complex can be done by amateur podcasters and presenters to strengthen your podcasts and presentations. Sound effects make the resulting show or presentation much more professional and credible.

Are there any size limitations for sound effects?

There is no maximum or minimum when it comes to sound effects. Obviously, the larger files can make its file size grow and intimidate listeners with a slow connection. Balance between file size and quality of the effect to determine what will best meet your needs.

What is ID3 Tags?

ID3 Tags consist of meta-data that describes the content of the audio file (typically ID3 tags refer to MP3 files). ID3 Tags usually contain information related to the audio file, including things like the title of the audio file, the artist, album or any other relevant information. It is speculated that in future podcasting search engines and directories will use the information contained in the ID3 tags to sort, search and group podcasts. Which file formats are acceptable for sound effects? It really depends on your needs, and many libraries now offer sound effects in a wide variety of formats.

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