How to Pick the Right Soundtrack for Your Videos March 14th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Music has a tremendous impact on the way you interpret the things you see. This happens without you even realizing it, like when you’re driving through an unfamiliar area. If you’ve got a dark, sad song playing on the radio, you’ll be drawn to the bleaker details of the scenery – the run-down buildings and dirty streets. On the other hand, a bright and happy song will give those visuals a positive spin; the children playing, the peaceful clouds in the sky, and so-on. The bottom line? Powerful visuals + the right music = cinematic awesomeness. To master this equation, answer these three simple questions: What am I trying to say? Sometimes you won’t need to think hard for the answer. If it’s a 4-year old’s birthday party, the soundtrack probably won’t be a dark and brooding track. But not all of life’s moments are so emotionally obvious. Dig through a wide range of styles – rock, ambient, etc. – that evoke different moods. Watch as the look and feel of the video changes with the music. As a general rule, the more time you spend with music selection, the better results you’ll get. Don’t immediately settle for the first song you come across that fits the video; experiment and see if there’s an even better fit. How much original sound should I use? The volume slider in our editor makes it easy to balance the audio between your video and the soundtrack. This is a good opportunity to get creative. For a music-video feel, opt for full-soundtrack audio. This is also a good option if the original sound is poorly recorded or full of distractions like the wind blowing in an outdoor video. If you’d like the set the mood in a subtle way, add just a touch of the soundtrack. Who’s my intended audience? In our Producer editing platform, you can choose from more than 1600 tracks (and 500 in our free Basic Editor). But if you have something else in mind, you can upload anything you’d like from your hard drive. Does a certain song hold a special meaning for the person/people who will be watching your video? Are there lyrics that perfectly compliment your masterpiece? Upload away! Here is an example of a video with three different music tracks, you can see how the mood and visuals seems to change: Pixorial power tip: Video: #1 Fantasy Music<a href="http://www.pixorial.com/watch/8847376814803824412373e827169df6" >Video 1</a> Video: #2 Scary Music<a href="http://www.pixorial.com/watch/a048ae43cce8863ff581f780df93ff70" >Video 2.mov</a> Video: #3 Playful Music <a href="http://www.pixorial.com/watch/493b6b15892ad326d30deb0239b842cb" >Video 3.mov</a> When we say you can upload anything you’d like as an audio track, we mean anything – including something you’ve recorded yourself. This means you can record a customized narration for a video; simply turn on your computer mic and use one of the many free recording programs available for PC and Mac.
