foley sounds

Manufactured film audio

Foley sounds are sound effects created in post-production by recording physical actions in a studio—footsteps, rustling clothes, clinking glasses, creaking doors.

Named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley, the technique synchronizes recorded sounds with on-screen movement: The foley artist walked on gravel to match the actor's steps.

Foley adds texture and realism that on-set recording can't capture.

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swoosh · impact · studio · microphone · leather · celery · breaking · glass · punches · doors · props · recording · synchronization · film · post-production · walking · splashing · creaking

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Unrecorded audio from performers

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Audio from nature

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Audio from real event

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