Foley Artist

Who was Foley? 

Jack Foley was the man who created this brilliant effect which has been widely used in filming since it began, he had established the basic modern techniques still used today.He is credited with developing a unique method for performing sound effects live and in time with the picture during a film's post production. then this audio was edited over the top of a video. This was by getting people to almost re-act a scene from a film.

What is a Foley artist?

A Foley artist is the production of common sound effects that are added to a video, film, and TV shows to improve audio quality. These reproduced sounds can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass.

What is the importance/ why is it needed

Its helps to enhance the sounds effects in to the film. Without this all sound effects would be very quite and hollow, meaning its not as effective towards the audience. For example gun shots and breaking glass would be faint. For example in a horror, action or post apocalyptic film, the tension wouldn't be built as high.