Foley Sound Effects

Foley Sound Effects

Sound is a very crucial aspect of film as not only is it one of the micro elements but it also has a special significance that creates meaning and backs up the dialogue.

After watching the short clip about Foley sounds on the Teaching blog i have learn't quite a bit about it and what i understood was that most of the time action sounds from movies are cut out and replaced by 'Foley sounds' which is generally and most of the time added to the film during post production.

Foley sounds can be used for many things such as footsteps, the rustle of clothes, placing a glass on a table, a person sitting down or standing up as well as mainly all other muted movement by the actors.

For example, footsteps is recreated by a special Foley sound actor who acts as if they are the recorded actor except they just make the active sounds.

Also there are special techniques used by some to enhance the sound especially in the rustle of clothes which is specifically designed to enhance the meaning of the dialogue and keep the audience anticipated and eager.

Ultimately Foley  is the rt of putting sound in sync to picture in real time which includes all feet all hands and all cloths.