Inside Movie Soundtracks: How every layer tells a story
Twenty Thousand Hertz
The Importance of Sound Effects in Film
Sound designers create sounds that have become cultural reference points. Snapping celery and other crunchy vegetables are classic tools for these gory sounds. Sirens when something bad is about to happen even if the cops aren't coming in the movie. Clock ticks in really quiet rooms. And we're getting sound that someone has never experienced firsthand because they're not sticking their head inside a dishwasher.
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