Indie film sound design meets horror filmmaking in this spine-tingling episode of Indie Film Podcast. Chuck and Victoria break down how horror movies use sound to build fear, tension, and emotion, and how you can apply the same tricks in your own indie projects (no matter what your genre of film!)
From low frequencies that make your hair stand on end to eerie silences that say more than dialogue, this episode dives deep into the craft of sound design for filmmakers. Chuck even creates an original audio-only horror scene to prove that the right sound can tell an entire story on its own.
We’ll explore:
Horror sound design techniques from The Shining, Psycho, A Quiet Place, and more
The science behind low and high frequencies that trigger fear
DIY recording, layering, and Foley tips for indie filmmakers
Using J-cuts and L-cuts to edit for tension
Avoiding AI cleanup mistakes that ruin ambience
Perfect for indie filmmakers, editors, and sound designers looking to master the art of cinematic audio on a budget.
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