Article: Foley key to good sound design.(Sound Design)

What is it about the sound in many student or amateur films that makes them sound so ... well ... amateur? Even if the fidelity or clarity is good, there is often something hollow or thin about the sound--the action lacks aural depth. The answer could be that the filmmakers did not add Foley to the soundtrack.

What is it?

Foley effects are sound effects added to the film during postproduction (after the shooting stops).These include sounds such as footsteps, clothes rustling, doors opening and slamming, glass breaking, etc. Many of these sounds are the ones that sound recordists on set did their best to avoid recording during the shoot.

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