Sound Design and Audio Editing Consultation Form

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1. Client Information

Purpose:

• Establishes basic contact details and project context.
• Helps categorize the project (film, TV, ad, etc.) for tailored workflows.

Key Insights:

• Project Deadline ensures realistic scheduling (audio post-production often has tight turnarounds).
• Industry dictates sound design priorities (e.g., ads need punchy SFX; films require immersive atmospheres).

2. Service Selection (Checkbox-Based)

Purpose:

• Clearly defines the scope to avoid miscommunication.
• Helps estimate time, resources, and pricing.

Why It Matters:

• Sound Design vs. Audio Editing are distinct tasks:
  Sound Design = Creating/recording original sounds (e.g., Foley, sci-fi textures).
  Audio Editing = Cleaning, syncing, and balancing existing audio (e.g., dialogue cleanup).
• Mixing Formats (Stereo vs. Atmos) impact equipment and labor needs.
• Loudness Normalization is critical for broadcast compliance (e.g., -24 LUFS for TV).

3. Project Details & Expectations (Open-Ended Questions)

Purpose:

• Uncovers the client’s creative vision and technical requirements.

Breakdown of Critical Questions:

A. Project Overview

• "Describe your project’s genre/style/mood"
  Example: A horror film will need eerie ambiences, while a car commercial demands crisp engine SFX.
• Runtime dictates pricing (e.g., per-minute rates for SFX vs. flat fees for mixing).

B. Creative Direction & References

• References (e.g., "Make it sound like Stranger Things") align expectations.
• Sound Libraries clarify if the client has preferences (e.g., avoiding overused stock SFX).

C. Technical Specifications

• Delivery Format (e.g., Pro Tools sessions for further edits vs. WAV for final masters).
• Multiple Mixes may be needed (e.g., a cinema mix with dynamic range + a compressed TV mix).

D. Timeline & Revisions

• Revisions prevent scope creep. Example: "2 rounds of revisions included; additional fees apply."

E. Budget & Licensing

• Budget Tiers help tailor solutions (e.g., stock music vs. original scoring).
• Rights Ownership is vital for legal clarity (e.g., work-for-hire vs. licensing royalties).

4. Why This Form Works

• Prevents Miscommunication: Clients often assume "sound design" includes mixing—this form clarifies.
• Streamlines Pricing: A client selecting "Foley + Atmos Mix" knows it’s costlier than stereo editing.
• Identifies Red Flags: E.g., a low-budget feature requesting Dolby Atmos may need education on feasibility.