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- The Wilhelm Scream, a famous movie scream recorded in 1951, has become a widely used sound effect in the film industry due to its popularity among sound designers like Ben Burt and Steve Lee.
- The Wilhelm Scream has become a symbol of camaraderie and an inside reference among sound professionals, serving as a means of communication and leaving a mark in the industry.
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The Iconic Wilhelm Scream
The Wilhelm Scream is a famous movie scream that has been used in various films since the '50s. It was initially recorded for the film Distant Drums (1951). The scream is believed to be performed by Sheb Wully, a character actor and singer. Sound designers Ben Burt and Steve Lee played significant roles in popularizing the Wilhelm Scream. It became an in-joke among sound designers and started appearing in their short films. Ben Burt used it extensively in movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones, and its usage continued to spread due to the internet and online publishing.
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