Migrate Sound Uses DaVinci Resolve Studio for Audio Post
Hit FOX TV show promos created with DaVinci Resolve Studio’s Fairlight tools.
Blackmagic Design today announced that Migrate Sound used DaVinci Resolve Studio’s Fairlight audio post production suite for FOX’s February sweeps promos, creating radio spots for shows such as “The Masked Singer,” “The Floor,” “Next Level Chef,” “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test,” “Extracted,” “LEGO Masters,” and more.
Helmed by bilingual French American sound designer Laurent Jouvin, the Santa Clarita, CA based recording and audio post production studio specializes in audio recording, including voiceover, dialogue, group, sound effects, sound designing and mixing, remote and on the go (OTG) recording, mix to picture (stereo and surround), copywriting, translation and adaptation. Having used Fairlight since 1996, Jouvin recently completed a major studio upgrade, which included migrating to DaVinci Resolve Studio and implementing the Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor and Fairlight Console Channel Fader.
With clients ranging from TV and streaming networks to movie studios and advertising agencies, the majority of Jouvin’s projects entail radio promos for the likes of FOX, Amazon Prime, Hallmark and Audible.
“I produce anywhere between 30 to 40 promos per year, crossing over various genres, such as comedy, drama, reality TV, entertainment and contest based shows, and animation,” said Jouvin. “Having done this for the better part of 30 years, it comes very naturally to me, but the promo is an art that requires fine instincts and the ability to condense an entire episode of a show into 30 seconds. Producing a radio promo is capturing the attention quickly, delivering a clear, compelling message within a very short timeframe, all while maintaining high audio quality and adhering to branding guidelines.”
He continued: “Trying to fit the entire message in less than 30 seconds gets very tricky. The network gives us creative mandates, which include phrases that can’t be cut no matter what. DaVinci Resolve Studio’s ability to time compress voiceover bits and soundbites from a show is a godsend. It’s done on the fly, very fast and accurate, and doesn’t require the need to create a new clip.”
Jouvin also highlighted DaVinci Resolve Studio’s AI based noise reduction and voice isolation tools, noting, “They are like magic wands. Soundbites from TV shows can sometimes be noisy. With outdoor scenes comes background noise. While it makes sense on television because the visuals are there, it’s just confusing when used for radio. Though I’ve gotten rather skilled with filtering out distracting noises manually, the voice isolation tools have made my job so much easier.”
It’s these types of technological advancements that spurred Jouvin to upgrade his studio. “I was a bit hesitant to upgrade my studio as my original Fairlight system was still working great, so why rush? But I realized that staying up to date with technology is crucial for my business, or any business for that matter. I wanted to make sure my studio had the latest equipment, features, and compatibility within our industry. So, I took the plunge and upgraded,” he explained.
“As a business owner, a studio upgrade needs to deliver a return on investment and give me peace of mind that it’ll start up in the morning,” Jouvin concluded. “I don’t have the luxury of moving to another room when there’s a problem with the one I’m working in. If my studio is down, my business is down. So, the most important thing to me is reliability and support, which comes seamlessly with Blackmagic Design.”
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