how it works
Pipeline-proven Mix-ready Collaboration
Transitioning from picture to sound is coordinated directly with our partner,
Dallas Audio Post, to slot cleanly into finishing, mastering, and final delivery.
01
Picture + spec alignment
Confirm deliverables, specs, timelines and turnover requirements up front.
02
Audio prep + Turnover
Editorial preps audio and mix starts polishing
03
Sound engineering
Audio is ingested, categorized, processed, and refined.
04
Mix + reviews
Mix passes balance effects and music against story, before moving to collaborative reviews.
04
Roundtrip
Audio gets bounced to proper spec and conformed to the edit for final masters.
Dialogue Editorial
cleanup, and ADR coordination
Custom Sound Design
music integration crafted for the cut
Stereo + Surround
immersive mixes for theatrical, broadcast, and streaming deliveries
Loudness Compliance
mix validation, and spec-aligned outputs
Tight Integration
with picture, color, and mastering under single-point coordination via Sawtooth
Theatrical Review
access to DFW's only Dolby Atmos certified sound stage
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FAQ
Curious? Start here.
Do I work directly with Dallas Audio Post
Sawtooth manages the coordination and pipeline. You get the benefit of Dallas Audio Post’s expertise without adding another vendor to manage.
Is this only for theatrical projects?
Our sound pipeline is ready for any project that demands quality audio.
Can audio work start if picture isn’t locked?
We can coordinate early sound prep and design while maintaining flexibility before final picture lock and mix.
Does audio integrate with Sawtooth’s finishing and delivery services?
Audio is fully aligned with editorial and finishing so everything is managed across one pipeline.