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Foley (filmmaking) (en.wikipedia.org)

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In filmmaking, Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. It is named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley.

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[–] Balthazar 7 points 1 week ago

Imagine being so good at your job that they named it after you!

[–] SteveNashFan 5 points 1 week ago

I loved watching the Star Wars behind-the-scenes with Ben Burtt.

[–] topherp 3 points 1 week ago

Where can I become a Foley artist? It seems so much fun.