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Foley

Verb / ˈfəʊli: / Another word for foley — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Foley refers to the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality.

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Common collocations

  • foley artist
  • foley stage
  • foley sound
  • foley effects
  • foley mixer
  • foley recording
  • foley studio

Word family

noun foley
verb foley

Usage note

Foley refers specifically to the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to film, video, and other media in post-production. It is distinct from general sound recording or ambient noise.

Example sentences

  1. The foley artist added the sound of rain to the movie scene.
  2. The foley team created the sound of a car crash using different objects.
  3. Foley is an important aspect of post-production for movies and videos.
  4. The foley studio has a wide range of props and tools to create different sound effects.
  5. The foley artist used celery to create the sound of bones cracking in the horror movie.

Quotes

  • Foley is the art of creating sound effects for films. It's the art of creating illusions.
  • Foley is the final polish on the film and it's where you can add things that aren't there.
  • Foley is like magic. It can create something out of nothing.

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