Did You Know...
Approximately 34 million videos are posted on TikTok daily. That’s 272 videos posted every second. 16,000 videos per minute and 981,000 videos per hour.
With numbers like these, it is vital that your videos standout. If and when your video lands in someone's feed, it needs to hook them immediately. This isn’t just for TikTok either. Whether you're a filmmaker, a YouTuber, or something else altogether, the right sound effects can elevate your content from good to unforgettable.
The three steps to a successful piece of content are as follows:
If any of these three steps fail, then your audience is going to click away.
So what do you do?
You could of course learn the latest TikTok dance, (Yes, people still do TikTok dances…we can hardly believe it either), Or you could perhaps jump on the latest trending meme.
…or you can stay true to yourself, and deliver something exceptional. With that in mind…
By making Sound Effects like no one else can.
Think about a scene from any film or TV series you love. Now think about it on mute. Does it feel the same in your mind? Sound is the cliffhanger; the jump scare; the punchline.
For content creators, sound design is a fundamental element that breathes life into a story. There are so many ways that you can get powerful cinematic sound effects into your projects:
If you have the time, and the budget to work with sound professionals on your projects, then this is a fantastic way to make your content stand out. Sound designers and editors can take your directions and use their skills and experience to provide cinematic, pro-level sound effects to your projects
But sometimes, money is tight. If you are trying to make something of yourself with your content, you often are aiming to generate income & obtain sponsorships, collaboration deals, or a range of other opportunities.
Whilst this could eventually lead to you having more resources to invest back into your content, more often than not, you’ll want to keep expenses to a minimum. So what’s an alternative?
Did you know you can use the same resources as Hollywood professionals to create sound effects for yourself? This is often a more affordable alternative when you cannot justify hiring a sound designer.
Sound effects libraries can be found for almost any circumstance. Whether you need footsteps, clothing movement, weather, animals, guns, there is a library out there for the job.
Exploring our list of the top 10 sound effect library resources, and checking out our completely FREE SFX page can help you on your way to building a library. You can also rely on the free libraries from the BBC, Adobe, or use freesound.org to start to build your library from nothing, for nothing!
But beware…
Money, money, money
When you need to buy multiple Individual sound effect libraries, the cost can add up. Yes, some libraries are inexpensive, but often don’t contain many sound effect files, or can be of very low quality. At this point, you may as well go back to ripping low quality mp3s by screen recording youtube
Other libraries can claim to have every sound you could possibly want, at production-level quality. But for a steep price.
Tick Tock, tick tock
There’s also the time factor. How long will it take you to google around for all the sound libraries you would need? You’re looking at days of searching. Hours of time downloading them, and even more hours exploring the sound effects inside. And what if the sounds don't work within your project, after all that time and money spent?
This can be combatted, with our next solution:
If you are a video creator, you're probably using stock footage from Artlist or another similar platform in your projects. These all in one platforms can set you up with Stock footage, but also music and sound effects too, and can seem like the ideal solution for your needs as they are much more affordable. But these platforms carry problems in themselves:
Licensing - Reading the fine print
Are you sure that once your project is complete, using these platforms, that you will be able to share it on your channels and monetise it? Many of these platforms are not Royalty Free and you may need to pay a licensing fee to them afterwards, or they can remove your videos for using copyrighted footage or sounds.
Tick Tock, tick tock…(Wait, didn't we use this already?)
Yes. But unfortunately, sound effects platforms don’t save you all that much time. You still need to search for the sounds you need on their sites, and audition them. Then you need to download them, all of this takes as much time as you would take when searching for libraries.
Using the same assets as everyone else.
Unfortunately, with popular platforms such as Artlist and Soundly, creators often end up using the same music, sound effects and stock footage as everyone else. But the question at the start of this article was “how can you make your content stand out?”.
Krotos Studio is leading the charge, setting a new standard for content creators to make an impact with their sound effects.
The platform has an enormous library of sound effects, at an affordable price, and is being developed with input from some of the world's most skilled sound designers.
You can achieve production quality sounds, fast, with intuitive interfaces that makes creating and manipulating sound effects more efficient for content creators than ever before. The use of ethical AI technology takes the frustration and slowness out of searching for the sounds you need.
With Krotos Studio you can generate high-quality, sound effects as you edit, directly in sync with your footage. This dramatically streamlines sound design, and gives you the tools to stand out in an ocean of amateur sounding content.
Krotos Studio is revolutionizing the craft of sound design. This innovative, AI-powered app offers a comprehensive suite of tools that empower you to create breathtaking sound effects effortlessly.
Imagine seamlessly enhancing your videos with top-tier sound effects and music, all without ever leaving your favorite editing software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Krotos Studio makes it possible. Simply drag and drop sounds directly into your timeline for a workflow that is smoother than ever.
Elevate your projects with an ever-expanding library of incredible, 100% royalty-free sound effects. From immersive background ambiences that transport your audience to another place, to hyper-realistic Foley sounds that add a touch of authenticity, the creative possibilities are limitless. Picture your audience utterly captivated by the rich, detailed audio landscape you can craft in real-time!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your sound design process. Start your free trial of Krotos Studio today and experience the magic of instant sound creation. Transform your stories into unforgettable experiences now!