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Foley artist
Jan 10, 2025 11:58 PM

  Foley artist motion picture Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/art/Foley-artist Share Share Share to social media Facebook Twitter URL https://www.britannica.com/art/Foley-artist Written by Don Vaughan Don Vaughan is a freelance writer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Don Vaughan Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 12, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Foley artist, in motion pictures, a specialist in sound effects who creates unique sounds to accompany specific onscreen actions or activities, such as a person walking, sword fighting, or a door creaking. The position is named after pioneering sound effects technician Jack Foley, who almost single-handedly developed the craft as motion pictures made the transition to sound in the late 1920s and early ’30s. During the era of silent films, movies were often accompanied by live or recorded soundtracks that included both music and sound effects. These early sound effects were criticized by viewers for being too loud and crude ...(100 of 999 words)

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