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Structural Editing

Sound Design

Definition

Sound design uses music, SFX, and mix choices to punctuate moments and guide emotion.

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In clipping, sound design includes whoosh hits on cuts, music ducking under voice, and silence as emphasis before a payoff.

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Editing Psychology & Visual Storytelling

Summary: how visual tension, cuts, and composition direct attention in short-form edits.

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Silence as Emphasis

Strategic silence before a key line or reveal amplifies impact in short-form edits.

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Pattern Interrupt

A pattern interrupt breaks the viewer’s expected rhythm, a cut, zoom, sound, or line that resets attention.

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