Editor's Sound Map

he practice of an editor building a detailed and conceptually rich sound design during the offline edit, intended to serve as a clear guide or 'map' for the professional sound designer. As described by Paula Heredia, this goes beyond simple temp tracks; it involves layering dialogue, production sound, music, and critical effects to communicate the intended sonic landscape, rhythm, and emotional texture of the film, ensuring the sound designer understands the editor's and director's vision.