Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is Sound Design? Dave Lukezic, Chief Sound Engineer at Sound Ideas, discusses the elements of good sound design and explains how to produce full layered sound effects for motion picture films, game development and animations. Dave cites the example of how in reality when a machine gun rips through glass, the glass shatter is completely overpowered by the noise of the gun. In the studio, the sound effects are brought in separately and mixed together with the levels adjusted to produce a combined desired sound effect.
The "larger than life" sound is achieved by relying heavily on layering - combining various effects together. To create a good car crash, various crashes are added together and other elements such as hits, debris and glass shatters are combined in the studio. And a heavy bass is added through the subwoofer so the audience can "feel" the effect. Dave feels the most unique challenge for a sound designer is to create a sound that doesn't actually exist in reality.
🎧 Discover Professional Sound Effects & Music with Sound Ideas
Sound Ideas is the world’s largest publisher of royalty-free sound effects, music, and production elements. Trusted by audio professionals, filmmakers, game developers, and content creators around the globe, our libraries are built to meet the highest standards in sound design.
From cinematic explosions to subtle ambient textures, Sound Ideas offers a sound for every scene, project, and production style. Explore our massive online collection and bring your ideas to life with high-quality, ready-to-use audio.
🎵 Explore our full collection at:
sound-ideas.com
📲 Stay connected and follow us for updates, new releases, and audio inspiration:
Instagram: instagram.com/soundideas105
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundIdeasSoundEffects
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sound-ideas-sound-effects-library
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundIdeas
What is Sound Design? Dave Lukezic, Chief Sound Engineer at Sound Ideas, discusses the elements of good sound design and explains how to produce full layered sound effects for motion picture films, game development and animations. Dave cites the example of how in reality when a machine gun rips through glass, the glass shatter is completely overpowered by the noise of the gun. In the studio, the sound effects are brought in separately and mixed together with the levels adjusted to produce a combined desired sound effect.
The "larger than life" sound is achieved by relying heavily on layering - combining various effects together. To create a good car crash, various crashes are added together and other elements such as hits, debris and glass shatters are combined in the studio. And a heavy bass is added through the subwoofer so the audience can "feel" the effect. Dave feels the most unique challenge for a sound designer is to create a sound that doesn't actually exist in reality.
🎧 Discover Professional Sound Effects & Music with Sound Ideas
Sound Ideas is the world’s largest publisher of royalty-free sound effects, music, and production elements. Trusted by audio professionals, filmmakers, game developers, and content creators around the globe, our libraries are built to meet the highest standards in sound design.
From cinematic explosions to subtle ambient textures, Sound Ideas offers a sound for every scene, project, and production style. Explore our massive online collection and bring your ideas to life with high-quality, ready-to-use audio.
🎵 Explore our full collection at:
sound-ideas.com
📲 Stay connected and follow us for updates, new releases, and audio inspiration:
Instagram: instagram.com/soundideas105
Facebook: facebook.com/SoundIdeasSoundEffects
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sound-ideas-sound-effects-library
Twitter: twitter.com/SoundIdeas
