--- title: Dialogue Signal Processing for Film Tutorial description: "Video Tutorial: Understanding dialogue plug-in signal processing chains for film projects to achieve clear, natural, and consistent results." image: https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/hubfs/Blog/webp-Dialogue%20Signal%20Processing_Feature.webp --- [![pse-blog-logo](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/pse-blog-light-logo.png?width=319&height=120&name=pse-blog-light-logo.png)](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/) [![pse-primary-logo-white-text](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/pse-blog-light-logo.png?width=512&height=76&name=pse-blog-light-logo.png)](https://www.prosoundeffects.com/) [ Pro Sound Effects ](https://www.prosoundeffects.com/?switchLanguage=en) Authors Tags Posts [ Show more results ](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com) [ Tutorials ](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/tag/tutorials) [ Audio Post ](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/tag/audio-post) # Dialogue Signal Processing for Film Tutorial 2 min read Author ![](https://3542650.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3542650/matt-yocum-headshot_800.png) [Matt Yocum](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/author/matt-yocum) Share ## Learn how to use signal processing chains and plug-ins as tools for a consistent and clean dialogue edit. Sound artist Matt Yocum (Pet Sematary, The Cloverfield Paradox) joins us for an exclusive followup to his [dialogue mixing tutorial](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/how-to-mix-dialogue-for-film) – this time focusing on the signal processing chain, plug-in layout, and noise reduction techniques. Matt demonstrates his workflow on a clip from *How to Deter a Robber*, using tools like [iZotope RX](https://www.izotope.com/en/products/rx.html), [Waves WNS](https://www.waves.com/plugins/wns-noise-suppressor), and more. It is important to note, however, that there are dozens of different processes and workflows, and you do not have to use the same exact plug-ins as the ones utilized in this tutorial to accomplish the same result. It is far more important to understand how the plug-ins work, and why, in order to apply them in your own editing work.  #### Content: - 00:00 - Intro - 11:26 - Plug-in Processing Chain - 12:48 - WNS Noise Suppression - 20:11 - EQ - 28:05 - Soothe2  - 30:55 - De-Ess - 32:20 - Compressing - 35:10 - Final Thoughts #### Tips to Keep in Mind: As you listen to your dialogue for the first time, keep an ear out for extra hiss, movement, and noise. Remember to never over-sanitize or over-extract the noise from your dialogue. Some of that movement and background noise helps make your film feel alive with warmth and the naturally occurring nuance of the performance. Therefore a rule of thumb; not all noise is your enemy! It's good practice is to have the same plug-in inserts, in the same order, on each dialogue track. This way you can edit and move clips around tracks freely without the worry of losing any previous automation.  #### Closing Thoughts: Dialogue is the most integral part of a film's soundtrack so it is imperative to achieve clarity and consistency throughout. This can be achieved through using noise reduction, compression, and EQ plug-ins, but it is more important to understand how these plug-ins work in order to utilize them efficiently within your signal processing chain. And as always, listen back to your work with fresh ears. --- ![matt-yocum-headshot-2020](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/hs-fs/hubfs/matt-yocum-headshot-2020.png?width=120&name=matt-yocum-headshot-2020.png) * Matt Yocum is a freelance sound designer based out of Los Angeles.*** ** **Follow Matt: **[Website](https://www.mattyocumsound.com/)  |  [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6887429/)  |  [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mattyocumsound/)  |  [Twitter](https://twitter.com/myocum93)   ---   --- #### Want to share this post? 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