I record location dialogue, foley, and natural sounds to immerse viewers in a visual story. Audio plays a vital role in storytelling, helping to contextualise the visual intent. In everyday life, we hear and see selectively; as an audio professional, I use auditory effects, ambient sounds, and post-processing techniques to create an auditory experience that enhances the visual production. In the final mix, auditory strategies may include controlling loudness, sound placement, and synchronised auditory cues. These elements work together to create atmosphere and believability, supporting the objectives of the visual story. The final mix effectively "glues" all the auditory elements together with the video edit.
On location recording during the production phase of Idee Makers, a science project initiated by Tritech and supported by the University of the Free State. This 8-episode production was shot over 10 weeks in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, as well as at the University of the Free State.