When in the late 1920s silent film became history, a lot of filmmakers and actors had trouble adjusting. Nowadays, we can’t imagine video apart from sound. It became an essential part of storytelling and world-building. In particular, Foley and sound effects play an important role, and not only in feature films. How can we use them to create an engaging video or commercial? Let’s take a closer look. Of course, we can’t teach the complicated science of sound in one brief article, but some basics and tips can be useful. In fact, even as a director, you need to understand the essentials of audio post-production, and as a one-man crew or an editor, you probably have to deal with sound effects all the time. The instructor of our MZed course, “The Cutting Edge”, Adam Epstein, is also an editor. You might have seen his latest work on the Hulu TV series “The Bear”. (If not, consider it my personal “to watch” tip). Adam’s tremendous experience comes from years of editing “Saturday Night Live” short films. So he definitely knows a thing or two about Foley and sound effects. If you also want to learn how to take a project from an empty timeline to a network broadcast in under 24 hours, head over here to attend the full course. Why is sound so important? Some creators use the 50/50 formula for defining a film’s quality: 50% great sound, 50% excellent visuals. But is that really true? Adam Epstein has a...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 6 April, 2023