Foley (filmmaking)

A Foley artist

In filmmaking, Foley is the action of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to make better audio quality.^[1] It is named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley.^[2] Foley sounds are used to enhance the sound experience of a movie. They can be anything from the sound of clothing and footsteps to doors opening and breaking glass. Foley can also be used to cover up sounds captured on the set of a movie during filming, such as airplanes or traffic.^[3]

Foley (filmmaking) Media

An early sound effects man (center right) adding effects to a live radio play in the 1920s. He holds an effects board with which he can simulate ringing telephones and closing doors.
A set of wooden stairs used by foley artists on a Greek radio station

References

↑ Stinson, Jim. Real-time Sound Effects: The Foley Way (July 1999)Videomaker.com. Retrieved 2010-05-20.
↑ Almo, Laura. Why Is It Called 'Foley' Anyway?. Cinemontage (1 February 2016). Retrieved 13 June 2018.
↑ Singer, Philip R. "Art of Foley". Marblehead Publishing Co. Web. 1 July 2010. Art of Foley. Retrieved 2012-08-09.

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[videomaker1999-1] Stinson, Jim. Real-time Sound Effects: The Foley Way (July 1999)Videomaker.com. Retrieved 2010-05-20.

[2] Almo, Laura. Why Is It Called 'Foley' Anyway?. Cinemontage (1 February 2016). Retrieved 13 June 2018.

[PhilipSinger-3] Singer, Philip R. "Art of Foley". Marblehead Publishing Co. Web. 1 July 2010. Art of Foley. Retrieved 2012-08-09.

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