As someone with years of experience in the film and music industry, I have found that the most commonly asked questions are related to improving the sound quality of recordings. Whether it's making drums more impactful, creating wider string sounds, or adding magnetism to vocals, these questions are often asked by both industry professionals and outsiders.

When approached with such questions, I often respond by saying that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Achieving a certain sound is dependent on the specific situation and there is no fixed rule for how to achieve a particular sound. However, some people perceive this as withholding information, which is why I want to provide a standard answer from a different perspective.

The difficulty in answering such questions stems from the fact that sound is an invisible and intangible thing. Even if you see a waveform on a screen, it can be challenging to understand how to make a sound more impactful or magnetic. To tackle this issue, I want to explain sound from a visual perspective.

Since 2020 I have been uploading videos online, and while I had a team that helped me with filming, editing, and color grading, I no longer have a team since I moved to the United States. As a result, I am learning to do color grading on my own, which has been a challenging but insightful experience.

I have realized that color grading is similar to audio mixing, as both require balancing and adjusting the various elements to achieve a specific effect. Balancing light and contrast in an image is similar to balancing sound levels and tonal qualities in audio mixing. It's all about achieving a balance between the main and secondary elements in a piece of work, whether it's a film or a song.

Finding the right balance is the most challenging part of color grading or audio mixing, as it is subjective and based on one's own preferences. While learning techniques and tips is easy, knowing how and when to apply them effectively is the real challenge. This is where the art of color grading and audio mixing lies.