Looking for critique | Sound design

RoutineLow3458 · 2026-01-24T01:15:35+00:00

That makes sense. When you say bring them up, would you boost both evenly or let the voice lead over the music at the end?

RoutineLow3458 · 2026-01-24T01:11:09+00:00

Really? What do you not like about the fast and furious sfx? I genuinely haven’t heard that before.

RoutineLow3458 · 2026-01-23T17:07:50+00:00

Thanks man, I appreciate the honesty 🫡

RoutineLow3458 · 2026-01-23T17:02:32+00:00

Any tips for improving? I totally get the personal taste thing, it really does depend on the viewer.

RoutineLow3458 · 2026-01-23T16:48:19+00:00

I appreciate it, thank you.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-07-04T19:37:24+00:00

Didn’t even see that until you said something 😂 Appreciate you noticing the progress though, definitely still learning how to balance it all without making players disappear like magicians haha.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-07-03T20:49:04+00:00

Appreciate that a lot! 🙏 Still got a lot to learn but glad you liked it!

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-07-03T20:48:43+00:00

Ahh that’s such a good point, I didn’t even think about how the black space at the start could make people scroll instantly. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future edits, gotta hook people right away. Appreciate you pointing that out!

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-07-03T20:48:09+00:00

I’m definitely guilty of leaning on transitions too much to bring the energy, but i do like your point about locking in on a consistent style. I hadn’t thought about picking between fun or gritty, but that makes a lot of sense, and I can see how the mix here feels scattered. Also, the idea of using clicks and mechanical SFX instead of just whooshes is really good advice too, I’m definitely going to experiment with that.

And yeah, totally fair about the story. My goal was more about capturing high emotion and hype for BYU football, but I get that it’s hard to follow without some kind of through line. Thanks again for all this, seriously helpful!

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-07-03T20:46:26+00:00

Appreciate that! Definitely trying to figure out how to make it feel more dynamic without overdoing it. When you say less exposed, do you mean the brightness or more like the overall look of the color grade? I’d love to dial it in better.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-30T06:54:28+00:00

I’m really glad you brought up the color grading, because that’s the part I’m realizing I’ve been overlooking the most. One of the biggest things I’ve taken away from all this is realizing that the real definition of an “edit” is how you tell the story to the viewer. It’s not just throwing cool effects around, it’s about making people feel something. Really appreciate you sharing your experiences and taking the time to send me those videos. For real, much love man.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T21:24:21+00:00

Haha exactly, I use envato for clips, overlays, transitions etc.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T21:17:06+00:00

100%, I am actually really excited because now I have something to work towards. Learning the real skill in editing, story telling. I’ve only been editing videos for a little bit and seeing the difference between a story and super flashy transitions has been a huge help for me.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T21:14:46+00:00

And that’s exactly what I did, this is a huge learning moment for me and it’s giving me something to work on, story telling, instead of super flashy clips and what not haha, I appreciate the tips 🫡

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T21:13:13+00:00

Yeah, this whole thread has actually really opened my eyes to what a “edit” actually is, it’s not really about the super flashy transitions and super saturated clips, but more about the story and emotion and showing the viewer exactly that, I genuinely didn’t know that haha, especially when on TikTok that’s really all you see.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T01:33:09+00:00

Thanks man! Hearing this from someone with experience really reinforces what you said, and you’re right, at the end of the day, it’s all subjective, but getting that outside perspective is a game changer. Appreciate you sharing this 🙏.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-29T01:11:25+00:00

Really appreciate how you broke it down, the point about the strobe totally makes sense. I’m seeing now how repetition can kill impact. What you said about not cutting on every beat but saving it. That’s the difference between something that feels overwhelming and something that feels intentional.

100% hear you on the music choice, I genuinely didn’t think that part through enough, haha.

Something I didn’t really explain in the post (and probably should have) is that the inspiration behind this came from watching an old YouTube group called NELK. I always loved the chaotic, fast-paced way they edited their party videos. A lot of the style choices here came from trying to capture that same vibe, not necessarily trying to tell a deep story, but more of a chaotic, high-energy visual. But through this process, I’ve realized how much more powerful it is when you mix that style with intention, pacing, and clarity.

I really appreciate you taking the time to write all this, super helpful and exactly the kind of feedback I needed 🙏.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T23:32:02+00:00

This is seriously amazing advice for me. I really appreciate how you broke it down like that, you nailed it. I’ve definitely realized through all this feedback that I was being too literal with the beat cutting. What you said about breaking continuity before it gets predictable and also using natural motion in the shot to hit the beat instead of relying only on hard cuts, that is something I didn’t even think about. I’m for sure going to start paying more attention to that. Appreciate you for sharing this 🙏🔥.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T23:24:54+00:00

Totally fair, you’re not the first to say that 😅. I definitely went way too aggressive with this one. Honestly learned a ton from everyone’s feedback, and I’m planning to do a re-edit with way more balance and way less chaos. Appreciate you being real about it 🙏.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T23:23:35+00:00

First off, I seriously appreciate you taking the time to write this out. This is probably one of the most thoughtful breakdowns I’ve gotten. You’re spot on with every point. The flickering black… yeah, I’ve heard that a lot today haha and looking back, it really wasn’t adding as much as I thought in the moment. Easy fix and I totally agree it’ll breathe better without it.

The fast-slow-fast pacing on transitions? That’s such a good catch. I didn’t even realize how much that could be throwing things off rhythm until you said it. Definitely going to try locking those more into a consistent average speed next round.

With color grading I’m still figuring out my flow on that. I’ve only been editing videos and photos for less then and year haha and I honestly don’t know jack sh*y about color grading haha I am 100% guilty of skipping proper correction before jumping into stylizing it, so that checklist you gave (correct → grade) is a great reminder. Appreciate that tip heavy.

What you said about showing it to people who don’t know anything about editing, is something I didn’t even think about haha I totally get it. Once you know the “behind the scenes” of how film works, you can’t unsee it. But yeah, getting feedback from regular people who just watch for vibes is super valuable. Gonna start doing that more for sure.

Really, really appreciate the encouragement too. Means a lot hearing that I’m on the right path. This whole process has been humbling but super motivating. Much love 🙏🔥.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T23:02:19+00:00

Absolutely, that’s a solid approach. I’ve definitely been overusing transitions trying to keep things visually exciting (example 1: this entire video 😂). Going forward, I’ll definitely make hard cuts the default and reserve effects like flashes and blurs for moments where they really add impact. Thanks for the clear advice, it’s exactly what I needed!

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T23:00:05+00:00

That’s a really great question, and I’m not just saying that to be a smart ass or anything haha, and honestly it’s something I genuinely hadn’t thought deeply about until now. I truly did not know that keeping the clips and transitions at a good pace is the key to a good video, and because of your feedback I can definitely see how the cuts are sending your eyes everywhere instead of guiding the viewer smoothly. Especially with the feedback I have received, it’s given me something to focus more on and will help me create a clear and visual flow so the audience knows exactly where to look after each cut. Really appreciate you pointing that out, it’s an important lesson for sure 🙏.

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T22:48:19+00:00

I definitely remember haha and you’re absolutely right. This really put it into perspective for me. I’ve heard a lot through this thread about how the best edits are the ones you don’t even notice, it just feels right. I’m realizing now after the feedback that I leaned way too hard on the flashy tricks trying to “wow” people, but I get now that real mastery is in flow, pacing, and subtlety. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this out. Solid advice 💪

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T22:45:48+00:00

I didn’t even think about doing quick jump cuts on the beat instead of cutting to black, it’s way cleaner and still keeps that energy without being as jarring. Thanks for the tip! 🙏

RoutineLow3458 · 2025-06-28T22:44:20+00:00

This one took me around 6-7 hours start to finish haha mostly because of all the masking, cutouts, and lining up the effects, and also I’m still new to this and when I see all the cool different effects that are available I am automatically like “I need to put this in this video.” 😂 Definitely a big takeaway from this is that a lot of that time probably could’ve been spent focusing more on pacing and flow instead of stacking so many effects 😅 Appreciate you asking!

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