Twenty Thousand Hertz

Sleight of Ear: Behind the scenes w/ Dallas Taylor

Jul 6, 2022
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INSIGHT

Sound Design is Sleight of Ear

  • Sound design is like a sleight of ear, crafting perceived sound instead of recording raw reality.
  • Designers layer and alter sounds to evoke emotions and complement visuals subtly, enhancing storytelling.
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Foley as Performative Art

  • Foley artists perform sounds in real time synced to visuals for authenticity and emotional impact.
  • Stock sounds lack performance nuance essential for conveying character emotions like anger or sadness.
INSIGHT

Trailer Sounds Exploit Primal Brain

  • Trailer sounds use psychological triggers tapping primal brain fears for emotional impact.
  • These cues evoke ancient survival instincts despite modern settings, enhancing engagement.
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