Sound design
Videos
Sound design is the art and practice of creating auditory elements of media. It involves specifying, acquiring and creating audio using production techniques and equipment or software. It is employed
A musician at a commedia dell'arte show (Karel Dujardins, 1657)
Modern digital control room at Tainted Blue Studios, 2010
Foley (sound design)
Videos
In sound design, 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 artis
A Foley artist at work, dropping a bowling ball onto a hard surface to create a heavy thud.
An early sound effects man (center right) adding effects to a live radio play in the 1920s. He holds an effects board with which he can simulate ringing telephones and closing doors.
A set of wooden stairs used by foley artists on a Greek radio station