Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects

Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects

“I hope you have enjoyed the immersion we have done in the art of foley and that everything you have learned will help you develop your projects. Now we are going to review the key phases of the project: the foley of a scene or sequence. I would like you to briefly explain what you have done in each phase and accompany the explanation with one or more images. The scene Choose the scene or sequence you want to work on. I recommend that it be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes long.

Spotting Do the foley spotting as we saw in the course, a list with the elements that you will have to record later. Organization Organize the materials (surfaces, shoes, clothes and props) that you will need for the recording. Recording Record the steps, clothes and props of your course project. Remember to try different microphone positions to see what is the best option. Edition Lastly, edit, premix and organize the material for delivery. In the previous unit I left you my finished project as downloadable resources. I hope it inspires you. The time has come for you to share your final project with the community by clicking on "Create your project". Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to it. I look forward to seeing your project and giving you feedback. Although I ask for your patience, I will try to access the forum as much as I can and what my professional projects allow me. Finally, I want to invite you to actively participate in the forum, not only sharing your progress, but also giving advice and trying to help the rest of the community. See you in the forum!”

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“Final project Thank you for joining me on this introductory foley course. It is always a pleasure to share knowledge. and learn in the process with you. The world of sound is exciting and has no limits, Therefore, I invite you to continue experimenting, since, through experimentation a very deep learning of the technique is achieved and the creative processes of each one. There are infinite ways to achieve sounds, so let's get to work. To continue this art, I recommend you practice and experiment a lot. Seeing and hearing references is also very important. Film and film sound are reference-...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects

• Level: Beginner
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• 5 units
• 18 lessons (3h 40m)
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  Music & Audio

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  Audio, Sound Design