The art of retouching clip from room.tv a Venice, CA based company shows how clips are polished these days.

This clip and the ones on room.tv web site shows a great before and after comparison from the wonderland of retouching. On room’s website you find more fx & design examples of their recent work. room’s mission is to merge editorial, motion graphics, computer animation and sound design into a complete creative experience. room edits commercials, music videos and films, design CG effects and title sequences and more.

room’s team members are:

Jeff Selis (editor), Elisa Bonora (editor), Bill Pollock (online artist/editor), Elad Marish (composer/designer), Brandon Toh (sound designer/mixer), John Musemecki (cgi arist) & Jason Barager (executive producer)

When venturing into the realm of music production, understanding the workflow is essential. One way to conceptualize this workflow is through what’s called the hierarchy of production.

Contrary to intuition, this hierarchy follows an inverted pattern; at its zenith are mixing and mastering, cascading down to recording and engineering, performance, arrangement, and anchoring at the foundation is the song itself. This inverted pyramid approach warrants scrutiny.

Flipping the Traditional Approach

The conventional wisdom suggests that everything starts with a song. However, the hierarchy of production challenges this notion. Instead of treating the song as the genesis, it posits mixing and mastering at the apex of the pyramid. Initially, this can appear perplexing. After all, isn’t the crux of music the very song we create?

The Harmonious Web of Elements

Understanding the hierarchy is less about a rigid sequence and more about comprehending the interrelation between various elements. Even the most enthralling song can be marred without meticulous arrangement or a captivating performance.

Imagine the hierarchy not as a ladder but as an intricate web, where each strand reinforces the other. It’s not that one element is superior; rather, they harmonize to produce a symphony of excellence.

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A Closer Look at the Hierarchy

1. Mixing and Mastering: Occupying the top, these elements are vital for refining the sound, ensuring balance, and preparing the final track for distribution.
2. Recording and Engineering: This step ensures that all instruments and vocals are captured with the highest quality, laying the groundwork for a good mix.
3. Performance: The artist’s ability to convey emotion and connect with the audience through their performance is key.
4. Arrangement: How different parts of the song – the intro, verses, choruses, bridge, and outro – are structured and organized.
5. The Song: At the base of the pyramid is the song. The composition, lyrics, and melodies are fundamental to the creation process.

A Framework for Excellence

As you immerse yourself in the realm of music creation, this inverted pyramid serves as an invaluable compass. It guides you in assigning due attention to each element without getting entangled in particulars.

Final Note

Remember, the journey of bringing a song to fruition is strewn with countless components that must be deftly navigated. The hierarchy of production isn’t a magic formula but rather a structured approach to orchestrating these elements into a harmonious blend.

Keep this hierarchy at the back of your mind, and take steady steps. Your dedication and the pyramid as your guide will be the keys to unlocking music that resonates and endures.

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If you’re a musician, there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with getting the perfect sound out of your rig. And if you’re a studio engineer, there’s a good chance you’ve worked with getting your clients’ rigs to sound exactly how they want them to. But what if there was a way to get the perfect sound every time, without all the hassle?

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AI Machine Modeling

TONEX is a new AI Machine Modeling™ technology that enables guitarists to model the sound of any amp, cabinet, or combo with accuracy virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. IK’s robust deep learning network lets you model your rig’s tone in minutes using accurate guitar signals, not just test tones, for a level of authenticity like you’ve never imagined.

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Create Your Tone Models

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TONEX App

Coming soon to an App Store near you, the TONEX App lets iOS users use Tone Models on their mobile devices and experience the power of AI Machine Modeling, minus the modeling capability. TONEX App works both as a standalone app and as an AU plug-in for recording inside all the major mobile DAWs and includes the same Player section as TONEX Mac/PC software to play and practice.

Owners of TONEX Mac/PC will be able to use the free TONEX App and sync their Tone Model library seamlessly between desktop and mobile devices in the studio, at home or on the go. So whether you’re a musician who likes to record on the go or a producer who wants to take their work with them when they travel, the TONEX App will be a welcome addition to your arsenal.

Model library seamlessly between desktop and mobile devices in the studio, at home or on the go. So whether you’re a musician who likes to record on the go, or a producer who likes to take their work with them when they travel, the TONEX App will be a welcome addition to your arsenal.

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Conclusion

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