# Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects | Domestika

> A course by Manuel José Gordillo · Music & Audio · Beginner
> 18 lessons (3h 41m) · 100% of the 28 student ratings are positive

Working with Foley is like composing music for a movie scene, but with unconventional instruments: everyday objects. In this online course, composer and sound designer Manuel José Gordillo teaches you the secrets to making a rich audiovisual experience.

Under his guidance, learn to produce and record sound effects for films, videos, and other AV content. Discover the ins and outs of the Foley process and how to replicate an array of sounds, from footsteps and the swishing of clothing to objects like telephones and even nature itself. Create realistic sounds using objects you never would have imagined!

## Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in audio and sound effects for films.

## What is this course's project?

Create and record sound effects for a movie scene.

## Requirements and materials

To take this course, you need recording equipment and a basic understanding of digital audio recording and editing for video in a DAW.

In terms of materials, you need a simple recording studio that includes headphones or speakers, a monitor, an audio production program (DAW) that supports video, and a microphone, as well as a quiet space and different objects to create the sound effects.

## Content

### Introduction

Hello, I welcome you to this Domestika course! Thank you so much for being here to learn about foley.

 In this unit I will tell you about my career and experience in the world of sound design and film music. I will also share with you different interesting reference movies in terms of sound.

### The bases

In this unit we will see some general topics necessary to be able to develop the course project. I'll tell you about foley and also give you an introduction to the Digital Audio Workstation (or "DAW"): and the main tools for sound-for-image work.

### Planning and preparation

As in any process, it is important to do pre-production in order to prepare the necessary materials and achieve efficient processes. So you will know what you need, how and when. In this unit I will explain how to do it.

### Recording

In this unit we will get into action. We will record the different types of sound that we need for the scene, going through steps, clothes, and different objects that generate sounds that must be heard in the film.

### Editing and mixing

In this unit you will see how to work with the materials you have recorded, how to organize them and leave them ready for the next step, the final mix.

## Audio and subtitles

**Audio:** Spanish, German, English, French, id, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, ro, Turkish

**Subtitles:** Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, ro, id

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