A recent study from UCL in association with Audible has discovered something interesting- however maybe something we audiophiles already knew. Audio Books are more engaging emotionally to people than watching film or television. But, we already know that audio can be the most intimate of mediums. If you’re wearing your headphones or earbuds, a good audio performance is the closest thing to your own thoughts.
But, don’t just take our word chatter on it, read the original article from The Guardian and considering how audio plays are more immediate, just ponder on just how much more engaging audio drama is compared to audio books!
While the art of Foley tends to be a term used for Film exclusively, those of us in audio drama have a special place in our hearts for the amazing practitioners. Sound makes and breaks movies, just like a good musical score, and no differently than the main focuses of story, acting, and cinematography. Foley tends to get overlooked and often that’s because when it’s done right, it’s so integrated in the product that you don’t even realize how amazing it makes the whole.