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Actors of Sound
Actors of Sound

Actors of Sound

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Since the 1930’s, sound gurus referred to as Foley artists have recreated the sounds that infuse a film with life. During a film’s post-production, Foley artists recreate sound that will match the moving image on-screen, using whatever objects are at their fingertips, from hundreds of pairs of old shoes to clunky old tools and squeaky mattresses. But how will Hollywood’s low-tech sound artists survive as digital technology consumes modern movie-making?

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

98 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

04 June 2016

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