What does film sound design include?

Film sound design covers all non-music audio in a visual piece — ambient backgrounds, specific object and environment sounds, Foley, designed transition effects, and any spatial audio elements that support the picture.

Do I need to have a locked picture before sound design begins?

Yes. Sound design is done to locked picture — a finalised video edit. Changes to the edit after sound design has started will require revision time, so locking the picture before we begin is important.

Foley is the recording of real physical sounds in sync with picture — footsteps, clothing movement, object handling, physical actions. It adds a layer of physical presence that separates professional film audio from productions that rely entirely on library sounds.

What format do you deliver sound design in?

We deliver as organised stems — ambience, SFX, Foley, designed elements — plus a final mix if required. All delivered as 24-bit WAV, synced to the picture timecode.

Can you also do music for my film?

Music scoring is separate from sound design, but we can discuss whether it makes sense to handle both under one project. See our full music production service for music-specific work.

How long does sound design take for a short film?

A short film under 15 minutes with moderate complexity typically takes 3–5 business days of sound design work. More complex or effects-heavy projects take longer. We'll give an accurate timeline after reviewing the picture.

Do you work with commercial and branded content?

Yes. Commercial and branded video is one of the most common use cases — short-form content with tight deadlines and specific brand requirements. We're experienced in that format.

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What Film Sound Design Covers

Sound design for film and video is the creation and placement of every non-music audio element in a visual piece — the ambient background of a scene, the specific sounds of objects and environments, the Foley work that adds physical presence to actions, the designed transitions and stingers that punctuate edits, and the overall sonic world that makes the picture feel real and immersive.

At StudioToGo, film sound design is done to locked picture — we work from a finalised video file synced to timecode, placing every sound element precisely against the edit. The Pro Tools workflow allows accurate, professional-grade synchronisation. The Bricasti M7 reverb adds the spatial character that makes environments feel three-dimensional rather than flat.

What's Involved in a Sound Design Session

We begin with a spotting session — watching the picture together and identifying every sound cue, from ambient environments to specific object sounds to transition effects. From there, we build the sound design layer by layer: ambience first to establish the world, then specific sounds, then Foley, then designed elements. We review against picture in context throughout rather than designing sounds in isolation.

Delivery format: We deliver as organised stems — dialogue, ambience, SFX, Foley, designed elements separately — so your colourist, composer, or delivery engineer can work with them independently. Final mix delivery is also available.

What This Service Is For

Film sound design at StudioToGo suits short films, branded video content, commercials, corporate films, documentaries, and social media video series. For feature film or broadcast TV post-production with a full dialogue, ADR, and stem delivery requirement, contact us to discuss the scope — those projects require a bespoke arrangement.

What You Get

Full sound design — ambience, SFX, Foley, designed elements to picture
Stem delivery — elements organised for flexibility in post
Final mix option — available on request
Timecode-synced deliverable — ready for picture lock integration

Pricing

Film sound design is quoted per project based on running time, complexity, and delivery requirements. A short-form branded video (60–90 seconds) has a different scope to a 15-minute short film. Message us on WhatsApp with your project brief, running time, and deadline.

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