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    How can poor sync to picture distract viewers subconsciously?

    Asked on Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025

    Poor sync to picture can significantly distract viewers by breaking the illusion of reality and immersion in a film or video. When audio elements like dialogue, Foley, or effects are not perfectly ali…

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    Why do repeated effects without variation hurt sound density realism?

    Asked on Tuesday, Nov 04, 2025

    Repeated effects without variation can lead to a lack of realism because they create a predictable and artificial pattern that the human ear can easily detect. In sound design, variation is crucial fo…

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    How does improper dynamic range lead to listener fatigue?

    Asked on Monday, Nov 03, 2025

    Improper dynamic range in audio can lead to listener fatigue by causing constant loudness or excessive volume fluctuations, which can be tiring and uncomfortable for the listener. Dynamic range refers…

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    What mistakes in sound balance cause key effects to feel buried?

    Asked on Sunday, Nov 02, 2025

    In sound design, improper balance can cause key effects to feel buried, often due to issues like frequency masking, poor dynamics control, or incorrect spatial placement. Ensuring clarity and prominen…

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