I'm about to do my first sound mix for film - a 15minute short. I'm really confused about the best way to proceed.
Should I run the dialogue and FX tracks through compressors and limiters? Or just the music? How much etc?
Should I master the music completely, THEN bring it into the mix before mastering it again with everything else?
Or do I leave the music unmastered till the dialogue and fx are all in place to avoid 'overcooking' it?
Please I'm desperate for all the advice I can get!
Should I run the dialogue and FX tracks through compressors and limiters? Or just the music? How much etc?
Should I master the music completely, THEN bring it into the mix before mastering it again with everything else?
Or do I leave the music unmastered till the dialogue and fx are all in place to avoid 'overcooking' it?
Please I'm desperate for all the advice I can get!