What is the term used for the process of adding sound effects, music, and dialogue to a video?

• A. Color grading
• B. Audio post-production
• C. Visual effects
• D. Title design

Answer: (B)

Adding sound effects, music, and dialogue to a video is handled in audio post-production. This phase focuses on shaping the film’s sound after filming: editing and cleaning up dialogue, recording or replacing lines as needed (ADR), creating and integrating sound effects (Foley and other SFX), adding the musical score, and balancing levels, EQ, compression, and stereo or surround mixing so everything sits together cohesively. It ensures the audio aligns with the picture and supports the mood and storytelling.

Color grading is about adjusting visual color and tone, not audio; visual effects involve digital imagery added to the visuals; title design concerns on-screen text like credits and graphics.