How Audio Can Change a Scene

This post originally appeared in the Multimedia Tips and Tricks blog (SMDC), which was reorganized into Research Tech Tips as of September 2025. The services described in this article are still available through the Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC).

Text and video by Kyle Krieger, Student Multimedia Design Center

When creating a video project, it’s important to carefully select your audio choices. The right audio can transform a scene, evoking specific emotions and setting the overall atmosphere.

In the video below, we’ll use examples of how different audio can affect the same scenes, giving you practical advice on choosing the best video for your video.

At the Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) in the Morris Library, you can obtain microphones and equipment to make the most out of any video project. Stop by and check out what equipment and services the SMDC has to offer!

Credits:

All audio and video were created either in-house by Kyle Kreiger, or obtained through pixabay.com, pexels.com, or freemusicarchive.org.