When I add video clips to a reel that will also have music or voiceover, what do I need to do about the original video audio?

You must mute the original video audio completely before adding your music or voiceover. Select the video clip, go to the volume controls, and reduce the volume to zero. This eliminates background noise like dogs barking, traffic, boiling water, or any other ambient sounds that would clash with your intended audio. Most editing apps also have an ‘apply volume to all clips’ option to save time if you have multiple video segments.

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Asked by video tutorial demonstration · Answered by Indra · Office Hours · 2026-07-07