In the video production world, it can be easy to overlook the importance of creative audio. On the visual side of things, no matter what kind of project you’re working on, you’re usually looking to shoot visuals of whatever subject or story you’re trying to convey.

When you’re making video content, the audio is just as important as the visuals. This means that even once you get to the editing room, there is still a lot of work left to do with your sound. If you’re new to video editing, or you’re just looking for advice to improve your audio mixing skills, here are some basic tips to get started.