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Close-up of a foley artist's hands using celery stalks to create a breaking bone sound effect in a dimly lit studio.
Behind the Scenes

How Foley Artists Create Realistic Sounds for Film and TV

Foley artists can make the sound of breaking bones by crushing celery stalks and simulate body punches with phone books, crafting an invisible sonic world for film and television.

Victor Ren·July 8, 2026
A Foley artist in a studio meticulously creating sound effects with props, highlighting the detailed and hands-on nature of movie sound design.
Behind the Scenes

How Do Foley Artists Create Realistic Sound Effects for Movies?

A single film soundtrack can balloon from an initial 60 audio tracks to an astounding 900 after Foley artists add their invisible layers of sound.

Victor Ren·April 21, 2026
A Foley artist in a sound studio, meticulously creating the sound of footsteps in snow using a pillowcase and cornflour, demonstrating the intricate craft of film audio post-production.
Behind the Scenes

How Foley Artists Create Sound Effects: A Complete Guide

Foley artists are the unsung heroes who create the subtle, everyday sound effects that make films feel real. Discover their unique blend of performance art and technical craft, building a film's auditory world one sound at a time.

Victor Ren·April 4, 2026