ABSTRACT
When most professionals started utilizing Foley in their soundtracks, what they usually had in mind was replacing or enhancing the footsteps of the characters and performing a few hand props. This was the original role of Foley. It is essential to understand when Foley is relied on to enhance or “sweeten” the production track and when it is an essential part of the layering of sound effects. Additionally, Foley is becoming relied upon as a viable option for special sound design. As is true with any art form or craft, it evolves and morphs into something more than its original purpose. Foley can stand on its own in a track and assist to create the reality of the story world, it can be layered atop the production track to enhance the story world, and it can be combined with the edited sound effects to create a hyper-reality.
