Oscars 2018: The difference between Sound Editing and Sound Mixing explained

The Oscars are back. Every year, it is night of celebration, celebrity-filled red carpets, well-tailored suits, glamorous dresses, and … confusion. 

No, we’re not talking envelopes. We’re talking sound. Specifically: what the hell is the difference between Sound Mixing and Sound Editing?

Yes, if you didn’t know, there are several sound categories at the Academy Awards. Sound Editing and Sound Mixing are potentially the most confusing and there’s a big difference between the two. And unless you’re an audiophile or someone who can name the audio technicians on every theatrical release of the year (if this is you, I’m so sorry) then you’re probably clueless as to what that difference is. Read more…

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