sound editor

[/saʊnd ˈɛdɪtər/]
nounpl: sound editors
editor de som
1. A professional who edits, manipulates, and assembles audio and sound effects for film, television, video games, or other media productions
The sound editor carefully synchronized the dialogue with the actors' lip movements.
O editor de som sincronizou cuidadosamente o diálogo com os movimentos dos lábios dos atores.
2. A person responsible for selecting, arranging, and timing sound elements during post-production
The sound editor layered multiple audio tracks to create an immersive soundscape.
O editor de som sobrepôs múltiplas faixas de áudio para criar uma paisagem sonora imersiva.
Sound editors are crucial in the film and media industry in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, the profession has grown significantly with the expansion of the film industry and streaming content production. Sound editing is considered a specialized technical craft requiring both technical expertise and artistic sensibility, and sound editors often work closely with directors and producers during post-production phases.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
audio editorsound designersound mixerpost-production sound engineer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
editor de som
Most common term used in Brazilian film and television industry
São Paulo
editor de áudio
Alternative term, especially in music production contexts
Rio de Janeiro
editor de som
Standard usage in media production
Portugal
editor de som
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'técnico de som' in some contexts

Related Words

sound designaudio engineeringfoley artistpost-productionmixing engineersound supervisor

Related Idioms & Phrases

mix and match sounds
cutting room floor
sound bite
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