David Filskov provides a very detailed Guide to Sound Effects with a ton(e) of different ideas to help tell your audio story! Pull out those sound recorders and start making some great original effects and pass them along to the community.
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There’s been a lot of discussion back and forth from different quarters as to what you call various roles in the Audio Drama world. Some people prefer Audio Engineer, Recording Engineer, Sound Editor, Editor, or Sound Producer, Production Editor and the like to describe the work of Post Production of an audio drama.
Similarly, I’ve heard the term “Foley Artist” expressed at times with “Sound Effects Artists”. This Media Heritage article tries to explain the difference. “Foley was named after Jack Foley. sound technician from the days of silent film. Foley is used for the post-production work, asserts the article. Sound Effects Men, were and are those brave folks who provide the sound effects live!
A long time ago in a galaxy quite near to this one, the Sound Effects artists painted pictures in the minds of the young and old alike by using a variety of machines, and ingenuity. Check out this fantastic production from the past that gives a glimpse in what was, and what could be today!
And if you’re interested in joining the new live performers of sound effects, have a looksee at what links Great Northern Audio has provided for the SFX enthusiast!
Remember Star Wars? It was quite the thing in the day (and if you believe the hype it will be again starting next year. George Lucas wasn’t just the King of visual effects, he also pioneered in a pile of really unique sound effects. Here’s an incredible look at how the breakdown of the Millennium Falcon’s engines sounded!
What a fantastic project! Free Firearm sound effects!
From the Free Firearm Sound Effects Library website:
The firearm sound library was the brainchild of a team of college students with a mutual passion for the audio and visual arts. In November, 2013 we launched a Kickstarter campaign to develop an extensive open source firearm sound effects library, and on December 7, 2013 our project was funded by an incredible group of backers and we went into full tilt production. This website serves to connect our backers with our two libraries, as well as to give credit to the backers who made it all possible.
Along with the availability of these sounds comes the need to understand their proper application. The metadata included in the sound files along with some instructional videos will help make these sounds serve you to their full potential.
Our team holds CC0 NO RIGHTS RESERVED for this library. It may be used without royalty or credit (though we would love to hear how you’ve used our sounds) for any application, personal or professional. Have at it!
Grab the raw files, or refined ones. Select which sound effects you want or grab the whole bunch!
On top of that help them complete their Medieval Weapons Sound Effects Library by donating to kickstarter!