Foley Artists

WHAT YOU DO: A Foley artist uses different props and recording equipment to create sound effects (SFX) that match the actions happening in a feature film or TV production.
EDUCATION: Familiarity with audio production, the post-production process, and sound equipment.
USEFUL SKILLS: Physical fitness, timing, coordination, attention to detail, and serious creativity.
HOW TO GET IN: Intern at a sound studio or apprentice under a sound editor.
CAREER PATH: Begin by becoming an intern or apprentice in the field of sound recording and editing. Find a job as an assistant on a sound editing crew or another low-level job in the production sound department or at a post-production studio. Meanwhile, build up a portfolio of different sound effects and meet as many other artists as you can. With creativity and a lot of networking, you can work your way up to become a recognized Foley Artist.
PAYBACK: Typically about $45,000 per year.
DOWNSIDES: Takes years of experience. It's difficult to become a recognized Foley Artist, and it's also hard to find work if you're not yet recognized; increasingly, most smaller films rely on digital sound libraries, so there aren't a lot of job openings.
FUTURE OF JOB: Number of jobs is expected to grow up to 2% in the 2013-2022 decade, which is slower than average.
NETWORKING: The Cinema Audio Society has resources for Foley Artists:
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[@VahanNisanian]

Both ladies have also done the foley work for The Rugrats Movie.
Foley is the most fascinating aspect of any of the post-production stages.

[@thisthat6882]

I'm starting to get into Foley artistry. I think it would be fun getting to do noises you always wanted to make and get paid for it!

[@lewissmith5759]

professorial asmr

[@tamaravanutens3396]

Why is it that some movie credits do not mention Foley Artist(s)? Could this be that in some productions superior on-site sound equipment has lessened the need for these services?

[@JeffPizano]

+Tamara van Utens Maybe the foley was contracted out to some other company and the company was credited rather than the individual Foley Artist(s). I imagine there are companies that employ Foley Artists and Audio Engineers to provide an array of sound solutions for their clients needs. But I honestly have no idea.

[@thisthat6882]

and also having a great time experimenting with sounds.

[@SyenPie]

2:24 Awesome effect!

[@gracecampbell4556]

I want to do this!

[@klevatheproducer2265]

Me too.

[@marcomacias3960]

I think you made a mistake Star Trek is made by Paramount not 20th Century Fox

[@probablyzeke_]

0:07-0:46

[@cassettedream]

How or where do i study to become a Foley artist?