Since the 1930's, sound gurus referred to as Foley artists have recreated the sounds that infuse a film with life. During a film's post-production, Foley artists recreate sounds then will match the moving image on-screen, using whatever objects are at their fingertips, from hundreds of pairs of old shoes to clunky old tools and squeaky mattresses. But how will Hollywood's low-tech sound artists survive as digital technology consumes modern movie making?
Actors of Sound
An educational and entertaining foray into what goes into sound design in film focussing specifically on Foley Art, the art of creating background noise.
