A Foley artist produces sound effects added to a film during post production to enhance the audio quality. This includes sounds such as punching, glass breaking, gun shots, footsteps and doors opening.
Who was Foley?
Jack Foley was the creator of the modern effects still used today in films and television. They were named after him due to the mammoth affect they've had on the media and quality of sound today.
Why are Foley artists needed? Give examples why might be needed
Foley artists are needed to create an aural depth to a production. Without them the film would sound empty and hollow, obscuring the dialogue and preventing the piece from coming alive. films would lack the realism to make them convincing and therefore wouldn't sell to the audience.
In comedies for example, various sounds are enhanced for comic effect whereas in action movies punching and gunshots are added to give a more satisfying sound as the actors aren't really punching or shooting each other.
Give examples of why Foley artists traditionally achieve their outcomes.
To give the punching sound Foley artists use objects such as meat, cabbages and celery to record unique and more realistic sounds as well as being able to control the sounds and volume of the effects.
Nowadays, a Foley studio is set up to capture the sounds. The artists see a screen on which the film is playing and add the sound effects to correspond with the action taking place.
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