MALIK ARSHAQ
Sound Effects, Foley
and Field Recording
A lot of times, people overlook the impact of
the sound design and the aural intricacies that
are employed in a movie. A large portion of
the immersive experience that films provide
is due to the sound design and the score.
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A lesser known aspect of the post-production process is
Foley, named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley, it is
the reproduction or imitation of sounds that are depicted
by the actions taking place or caused by the environment
on-screen. These sounds are added to the visuals in the
post-production stage, after the shooting has finished.
Foley could range from recreating the sound of the breeze
blowing to a creaking floorboard to the shattering of a
glass bottle. The importance of adding these sounds will
be truly realized only when you watch the video when
it is not accompanied by the required sound effects. The
dead silence often builds up a feeling of unrest and while
this can be used to intentionally build up tension, in order
to experience the ambience and the environment of the
scenario on-screen, you will definitely need to have the
corresponding sound effects. For example, a scene that is
shot at a beach would feel incomplete if it isn't accompanied
by the sound of waves crashing against the shore.