CI_SV_The power of sounds

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Sound or silence?

Today

- discuss the importance of sound effects

- Watch a video about the topics to improve listening skills

Why are sounds important in a movie/TV program?

Can you imagine any sounds here?

Do you know what Art of Foley is?

YES

NO

A BELL RINGS SOMEWHERE

The Art of Foley

1. We will watch a video about the Art of Foley.

a. First, read some words and think about their meaning

walk with heavy and loud steps

who recreates sounds for a tv program

violent

Vicious

foley artist

plunger

corn starch

clomp

The art of Foley

1.  Do exercise 1 in the worksheet

Check your answers by watching the video.

Part 2

Watch the video again and do exercises 3-4

After watching we will discuss your answers

Answer key

a.    We are STORY TELLERS with sound. We bring SOUND Into the story and we can create any MOOD with that sound. In a film, much was created, from footsteps on a SNOWY path to a VICIOUS thunderstorm.
b.    At the Warner Brother’s lot, foley artists practice their CRAFT and if they do their job right, you WON'T even notice. People TAKE SOUND for granted, but you would miss it if it wasn’t there.

Exercise 4

a.    What does “to take something for granted” mean?

fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity.

b.    What is the Art of Foley?

A sound effect technique that involves creating and “performing” everyday sounds for movies and television shows.

c.    Where does the Art of Foley come from?

It started at Radio programs to reproduce sounds.

d.    Why does it have this name?
In honor of the person who invented the technique, Jack Foley.

After correcting, ask them to watch the whole video and jot down some notes.

Call their attention to Exercise 5 and 6

If we go back to the first video in this lesson, which sounds do you think were made by a foley artist?

Homework

Exercise on your worksheet.

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