Many beginner video producers overlook the importance of sound. It’s easy to think that the visual quality is all that matters. However, audio is what tells the story. It creates the atmosphere, punctuating moments in time. People talking in the background, the whistling of the wind, or even complete silence can all paint a picture even more vividly than actual pictures.

The sheer amount of video content users are watching means that every click has a high opportunity cost. While they’ll want to watch hour-long videos occasionally, this means they’re missing out on 60 one-minute clips. In general, short and sweet videos get more views, earning your company more e...