Explore part-time, self-paced online courses designed by the industry professionals at Metalworks Institute—Canada’s premiere school for music and entertainment. Whether you’re diving into audio production, recording, music business, or songwriting, earn a recognized certificate and gain real-world skills from the comfort of your own home.
This course offers a comprehensive study of Foley art in sound design, spanning from its historical roots to its modern-day applications in various media. It explores the development of Foley techniques, the collaborative processes involved in post-production sound, and the practical skills required for performing, editing, and mixing Foley sounds to enhance storytelling and bring visual content to life with rich, synchronized audio.
This course offers a comprehensive study of Foley art in sound design, spanning from its historical roots to its modern-day applications in various media. It explores the development of Foley techniques, the collaborative processes involved in post-production sound, and the practical skills required for performing, editing, and mixing Foley sounds to enhance storytelling and bring visual content to life with rich, synchronized audio.
This module traces the history of Foley from its inception by Jack Foley in the early 20th century, detailing his transition from various roles in the film industry to pioneering live sound effects for films like “Showboat.” It explores how Foley’s techniques evolved from necessity during the silent to sound film transition, becoming a fundamental aspect of sound design in movies, animation, and video games, influencing the art of storytelling through sound.
In this module, we explore the protocols and conventions governing the postproduction sound team in film and television, with a focus on the Supervising Sound Editor (SSE) as the central figure who orchestrates the hiring of dialogue, sound effects, ADR, and Foley editors based on budget constraints and project demands. The SSE collaborates with directors and picture editors during spotting sessions to map out the sound design, detailing what needs to be added, enhanced, or altered to match the film’s vision. This includes the meticulous preparation of cue sheets or digital sessions in Pro Tools for Foley artists, ensuring each sound aligns perfectly with the narrative and aesthetic goals. The module also discusses how these processes adapt for different media, like television or video games, where time constraints might necessitate more spontaneous or formulaic approaches to sound creation and integration.
In this module, the design and setup of a Foley stage are explored, focusing on electrical and acoustic considerations. Key points include addressing electrical interference, designing room shapes and surfaces to minimize sound reflections, and integrating practical elements like foley pits and prop storage.
In this module, we delve into foley artistry for film, focusing on footsteps and props. Footsteps are often enhanced or added in post-production to match scene specifics, considering character traits, shoe types, and surfaces. Techniques for syncing sounds, even when feet are off-screen, are covered, alongside specialized sounds like animal footsteps and the use of everyday items for realistic effects. The module emphasizes selecting appropriate materials for sounds, like coffee grounds for grit or coconuts for horse hooves, and includes practical tips on safety and efficiency in foley work.
This module covers Foley editing: selecting sounds that fit a scene’s mood, syncing them with visuals, trimming for clarity, layering for realism, timing for natural flow, using crossfades for transitions, and mixing with volume, panning, EQ, dynamics, and effects, concluding with a comprehensive final review.
Required Hardware (minimum):
Laptop Computer (PC or Mac)
Specifications:
Minimum 3.0 GHz Processor
16GB RAM (64 Bit)
256GB SSD
Shareable Certificate
Taught in English
Self-paced Learning
Course Evaluations:
5 Quizzes & 1 Final Exam
Estimated Time to Complete:
13-18 Hours
Course Availability:
On-Demand
This course provides a comprehensive overview of sound in film,...
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Sound Effects (SFX)...
This course covers the evolution and techniques of film scoring...
In this course on audio post-production with a focus on...
