Foley artists use props to create sound effects for movies. Their principal job is to immerse viewers in what they see by including the dimension of sound to add to the experience. Foley artists rarely capture sounds during live taping that are included in the edited version you view. But, just how is this accomplished? How can the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder be recreated? A Foley artist sees the opportunity to use an everyday object to capture the sound: swishing a feather duster across a sheet of paper brings thoughts of a ballerina dancing across center stage, and waving a large piece of heavy aluminum evokes thoughts of a thunderstorm!
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Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
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Foley artists use props to create sound effects for movies. Their principal job is to immerse viewers in what they see by including the dimension of sound to add to the experience. Foley artists rarely capture sounds during live taping that are included in the edited version you view. But, just how is this accomplished? How can the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder be recreated? A Foley artist sees the opportunity to use an everyday object to capture the sound: swishing a feather duster across a sheet of paper brings thoughts of a ballerina dancing across center stage, and waving a large piece of heavy aluminum evokes thoughts of a thunderstorm!
Which of the following is a central idea of this paragraph?
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Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists edit films before viewers see them.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Foley artists create sound effects for movies.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Everyday objects are often used to create effects.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
Sound is usually added to movies after they are filmed.
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The central idea of this paragraph is that Foley artists use props and everyday objects to create sound effects for movies.
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Yes, I am sure. The paragraph explicitly states that Foley artists use props and everyday objects to recreate sounds such as the tiptoes of a child or the boom of thunder. This suggests that everyday objects are often used to create effects in the movie industry.
Hollywood movies originated without sound, and silent movies told stories using visuals only. Eventually, background music was added to create feelings of suspense, melancholy, or romance, but there were no lines of dialogue spoken aloud by actors. As microphone technology improved, the stage was set to add dialogue, and this is when the role of the Foley artist became so important.
The movie industry is now known for creating more than silent movies, and Foley artists are part of that industry's work in elevating the viewers' senses. The term Foley artist is named after Jack Foley, an innovator in the realm of sound effects. His vision paved the way for sound to be included in the world of movies and added the dimension that what our eyes miss, our ears will pick up.
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Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Silent movies relied on visuals to tell the story.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Improvements in microphones allowed Foley artists to record dialogue for movies.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Jack Foley pioneered the use of sound effects in movies.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
Advancements in technology made it possible for movies to have sound.
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