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Authentic ambiences and subtle sound design, automatically

Documentary sound that stays true to the story

Documentary sound design is a balancing act — you need to fill gaps in location audio and create atmosphere without making anything feel manufactured. Effct understands this. The Documentary and Natural presets are built specifically for non-fiction work, prioritizing authentic environmental sounds over dramatic effects. Interview scenes get subtle room tone. B-roll gets matched ambiences. Transitions stay clean. The AI respects the reality of your footage while giving it the sonic depth that keeps audiences immersed.

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The problem — and how Effct solves it

Location audio has gaps, wind noise, or inconsistent room tone

AI generates consistent room tone and fills audio gaps naturally

Finding authentic-sounding ambiences that match specific locations

Scene-aware ambience matching based on visual analysis of the environment

Sound design that feels 'too produced' undermines documentary credibility

Documentary preset keeps sounds subtle, authentic, and unobtrusive

Hours of footage means hours of audio post-production

Process long-form content efficiently — up to 20 minutes per project

Recommended Preset

Start with Documentary

The Documentary preset is built for non-fiction. It prioritizes naturalistic, authentic sounds — reality-driven ambiences and subtle environmental audio that never feel staged.

Not quite right? Choose from 8 mood presets during project setup, or describe your vision in your own words.

Frequently asked questions

Will the AI add over-the-top sound effects to my documentary?

No. The Documentary and Natural presets are specifically designed for non-fiction. They focus on subtle environmental sounds, room tone, and natural ambiences — never dramatic foley or cinematic whooshes.

Can I keep my existing interview audio and just add ambiences?

Yes. Enable 'Include existing audio' during project setup to preserve your location audio. Effct will layer appropriate ambiences and environmental sounds on top without replacing your original audio.

How does it handle different locations in the same project?

Effct analyzes each scene individually. When your documentary cuts from an indoor interview to outdoor b-roll, the AI detects the change and adjusts the ambience accordingly.

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