Subtlety of Sound: A Study of Foley Art Presented by: Jack Doyle Advised by: Dr. Ian Reyes
The Art of Foley On set, “diegesis” is captured Sect of sound design concerned with the mundane Post-Production Performance Enhances believability of on-screen events
Humble Beginnings Jack Foley – Universal Studios in mid-1920s Universal VS. Warner Bros. “…forced into a dedicated ingenuity… to do something never done before” (Yewdall, 1999). Sounds were recorded as film was scored Transition to soundstage
Step Lively A Foley artist’s office Pit contains various textures Emphasis on connectedness through performance Intention = to go completely unnoticed
Advancements Microphone developments – uni/omnidirectional Creative placement of technicians, props Limitless digital interfaces Processing capabilities for every preference Is it possible to go wrong?
Foley Gone Wrong
1: “Moves” Track Physical movement by subject(s) Placed in the back of the overall mix Denim, cotton, leather Sit while performing Record fluidly
2: “Footsteps” Track Challenge of stationary microphone Every kind of footwear Every kind of terrain Watch the shoulders, not the feet Lengthiest part of the process
3: “Specifics” Track Miscellaneous Pair of gloves = Bird wings flapping ¼” audio tape = Grass Coconut shells = Horse hooves “If the audience is aware of what we do… we have failed” (Yewdall, 1999).
Art of the Unsung Dedication to diegesis surmounts desire for recognition Innovation Confront the unknown Sounds go unnoticed, effort does not
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