In this episode of The Video Editing Guru podcast, Dustin highlights the importance and impact of sound design in video editing. He describes sound design as the process of creating and manipulating audio elements, including dialogue, music, ambient sounds, and foley effects, to enhance the visual content. Utilizing sound effectively promotes audience engagement, enhances storytelling and can supplement visuals by conveying emotions and setting the mood. Dustin encourages listeners to experiment with layered sound and shares tips for improving sound design, such as directing audience attention with sound cues and investing in quality sound libraries. He also recommends utilizing tools like Adobe Audition for audio cleanup and mixing, and iZotope RX for noise reduction. Finally, Dustin shares his personal experiences to emphasize the substantial role of sound design in storytelling. 

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