A well designed sound effect library will sell online as single downloads. Since internet speeds are now fast enough to accommodate downloadable products, sound effect buyers are moving toward downloading a handful of sound effects for specific products as opposed to buying full CD libraries. To access this new internet revenue stream, sound designers can use the following tips when designing a online library for sale.
1. The first rule in creating a profitable sound effect library is to record and edit hundreds if not thousands of sounds. Three thousand sound effects is a good goal to provide enough choices for interested buyers.
2. Create loops that video editors can use to fit to particular time lengths from longer sounds that loop well such as train station ambiances.
3. Its better to go for breadth rather than depth when trying to maximize sales so instead of having fifty dog barks, have 5 noises from ten different animals.
4. Create a variety of formats including 48k 24bit for video editors, 44.1 16bit for online applications, .wavs for PC use, and .aiffs for Mac editors.
5. Market your sound effect library through as many online distributors as possible in order to reach the broadest range of possible customers and maximize your sales.
6. Though it takes extraordinary determination, it may be worth building your own e-commerce site to market your sounds. This site can be promoted via article writing, participation in forums, and link building.
The number of buyers of sound effects will only multiply as more internet users come online and the advice mentioned above are certain methods for making your sound effect library as marketable as possible.
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