Unlocking Creative and Technical Excellence in Post-Production Filmmaking with Unique Foley Sound Effects.
This course explores the essential and creative role of sound in visual storytelling, particularly in the realms of film, television, and games. The focus is on Foley sound, a specialized technique in sound design that involves creating and recording custom sound effects in post-production.
What you’ll learn
- Learn about what Foley is and gain knowledge of the difference between Foley and Sound Effects..
- Gain a good understanding of synchronizing Foley sounds with what’s happening in Film, TV & Games.
- Classify and apply at least three distinct Foley sounds in practical exercises, showcasing understanding..
- Demonstrate the application of various Foley sounds in simulated scenarios..
- Practice fundamental techniques for replicating everyday sounds to enhance audio realism..
- Get better at doing Foley by making your sounds more realistic in Foley performance..
- Learn about Foley careers you could pursue, and the skills you need for each..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 7 lectures • 14min.
- Foley Sound 1: Feet –> 3 lectures • 9min.
- Foley Sound 2: Cloth / Movement –> 3 lectures • 8min.
- Foley Sound 3: Props –> 4 lectures • 11min.
- Final Activity –> 2 lectures • 3min.
Requirements
This course explores the essential and creative role of sound in visual storytelling, particularly in the realms of film, television, and games. The focus is on Foley sound, a specialized technique in sound design that involves creating and recording custom sound effects in post-production.
We will delve into something called Foley sound, a special way of creating and recording unique sound effects after the filming is complete. Foley sound plays a crucial role in refining the audio. Foley artists use everyday items to create and record sounds that match what’s happening on the screen, enhancing the story’s realism.
Learners will gain knowledge about Foley techniques through practical sessions and learn how to synchronize them with the events in a movie. Foley sound not only enhances the realism of scenes but also enables storytellers to craft creative narratives with unique sound details.
Intructor: Shane Rees, Head of Department in Sound Design for Visual Media
Shane served as head engineer at Western Post Production. Shane has been recognized with a Leo Award for his film work, and three nominations for his work in television. He has worked on many of the TV shows produced in Vancouver, including Smallville, The Dead Zone, and Jake 2.0.