Definition

A person or process that creates or modifies sounds for movies, videos, or other electronic productions.

Example

The foley artist added realistic sound effects to the film during post-production.

Conversation

Did you know that foley artists create all those cool sound effects in movies?

Yeah, it's amazing how they make everything sound so real!

I found it interesting that they use everyday objects to create foley sounds.

Totally! It really adds depth to the film experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foley → The term originates from the name of Jack Foley, a sound effects artist, and does not have a clear Latin, Greek, or Old English root. It refers to the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality.

Memory Tip

Think of Jack Foley, the pioneer of sound effects, to remember that 'foley' refers to the art of creating sound effects for media.

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