The Marriage of Sound FX & Foley

While music is the primary driver of emotion, sound effects ground a production into the real world—or whatever world the director is creating—and the FX track can be made up of library sounds, production effects, original recordings, Foley, and sound design all at the same time. The challenge facing sound supervisors, editors and re-recording mixers is to bring all those unique elements into one cohesive audio world, all in support of the story.

The Sound of Horror

Floorboard creaks, a distant door close, rapid breathing, a gust of wind through a broken window, supernatural moans, a victim’s scream… and don’t forget the eerie music! Horror movies are filled with sound elements and sound mixing techniques that tap into our collective primal fears. In this special end-of-the-day presentation, top sound supervisors and mixers discuss how they put together a soundtrack to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Live Foley Session AM

Step into the world of Foley Recording with live, behind-the-scenes demonstrations that reveal how everyday objects create the unforgettable sounds that bring film and television to life. Hosted by top Foley artist Gary Hecker.

Live Foley Session PM

Step into the world of Foley Recording with live, behind-the-scenes demonstrations that reveal how everyday objects create the unforgettable sounds that bring film and television to life. Hosted by top Foley artist Gary Hecker.

Entering the Industry: The Next Step

Last year, we introduced a new panel series aimed at students and those looking to break into the sound for film and television industry. This year, we sit down with a group of talented young editors, mixers and sound engineers to discuss how they took the next step in their career, the one that put them in the edit suite or mix chair on a hit project.