1. Subtlety of Sound: A Study of Foley Art Presented by: Jack Doyle Advised by: Dr. Ian Reyes

2. 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

3. 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

4. Step Lively A Foley artist’s office Pit contains various textures
Emphasis on connectedness through performance
Intention = to go completely unnoticed

5. Advancements Microphone developments – uni/omnidirectional
Creative placement of technicians, props
Limitless digital interfaces
Processing capabilities for every preference
Is it possible to go wrong?

6. Foley Gone Wrong

7. 1: “Moves” Track Physical movement by subject(s)
Placed in the back of the overall mix
Denim, cotton, leather
Sit while performing
Record fluidly

8. 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

9. 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).

12. 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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