Saturday, 15 October 2011

FOLEY

FOLEY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foley_%28filmmaking%29

Foley is a term that describes the process of live recording of sound effects that are created by a Foley artist, which are added in post production to enhance the quality of audio for films, television, video, video games and radio.[1]

The term "Foley" is also used to describe a place, such as Foley-stage or Foley-studio, where the Foley process takes place. "Foley" gets its name from Jack Donovan Foley (1891-1967), a sound editor at Universal Studios in the 1950s who became famous for his advancements in synchronized sound effects.

 

Common Foley tricks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foley_artist


  • Corn starch in a leather pouch makes the sound of snow crunching[1]
  • A pair of gloves sounds like bird wings flapping[1]
  • An arrow or thin stick makes a great whoosh[1]
  • An old chair makes a controllable creaking sound[1]
  • A water soaked rusty hinge when placed against different surfaces makes a great creaking sound. Different surfaces change the sound considerably[1]
  • A heavy staple gun combined with other small metal sounds make good gun noises[1]
  • A metal rake makes a great fence sound (it can also make a great metallic screech when dragged across a piece of metal)[1]
  • A heavy car door and fender can create most of the car sounds needed but having a whole car in the studio is better[1]
  • Burning plastic garbage bags cut into strips make a cool sound when the bag melts and drips to the ground[1]
  • ¼” audio tape balled up sounds like grass or brush when walked on[1]
  • Gelatin and hand soap make great squishing noises[1]
  • Frozen romaine lettuce makes great bone or head injury noises[1]
  • Coconut shells cut in half and stuffed with padding makes great horse hoof noises[1]
  • Cellophane creates crackling fire effects[1]
  • A selection of wooden and metal doors are needed to create all sorts of door noises but also can be used for creaking boat sounds[1]
  • A heavy phone book makes great body punching sounds[1]

 

Other:

Burning fire - crushing dry paper or plastic wrap. 

Rain - rice

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