Graphic Equalizer
What is a graphic equalizer and how is it used in audio visualization?
GLOSSARY
A Graphic Equalizer in motion graphics and audio production is a device or software feature that allows the adjustment and visualization of different frequencies within an audio signal. By representing audio frequencies visually, it helps in both enhancing the sound quality for specific environments and creating engaging visual representations of the music or sound.
In a music video, a graphic equalizer might be animated to visualize the audio track, with bars or waves dancing in sync with the music, providing a visual representation of the sound spectrum that adds to the viewer's experience.
In the Classic Visualizer and LCD Pixels Viz templates from Videobolt, the graphic equalizer is essential for syncing visuals with audio. In the Classic Visualizer, it animates to the music's beats, with customizable elements like colors and particles that enhance the sensory experience. In the LCD Pixels Viz, it displays audio levels on a simulated LCD screen, effectively representing the music’s dynamics, particularly in electronic genres, to heighten the track's impact.
Graphic Equalizer on Videobolt
Technical definition
The tool typically divides the audio spectrum into multiplebands, each controlled by a slider to boost or reduce the intensity of that frequency. This fine-tuning capability is essential in both live sound settings and in creating visually appealing audio visualizations that reflect the dynamics of the music or audio content in motion graphics projects.