Critical theory: Micro essay on foleying

SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker - Veteran Foley Artist from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.

Foleying is the art of creating sound effects for a film using various types of objects etc. It's effective as the audience can hear the sound effects as they fit with the scene, and they can really imagine what is happening and know how to feel. 'Foley artists' have to make sure the effects fit with the action on screen, and they have to find the perfect object to make the sound appear real. The video above is an example of how foleying is done with an expert. He can make the sounds using the strangest objects and creates a very specific sound with them.