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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."
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# [Dialogue Signal Processing for Film Tutorial](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/dialogue-signal-processing-tutorial-video)

 Written by [Matt Yocum](https://blog.prosoundeffects.com/author/matt-yocum) | Mar 28, 2022 9:28:04 PM

## 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.

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Matt Yocum is a freelance sound designer based out of Los Angeles.***  
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