Critical Theory: Foleying (micro essay)

SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker - Veteran Foley Artist from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.

Foleying is the art of creating sound effects. They are added after initial filming (otherwise known as non-diagetic sound). The technique enables any effects that weren't picked up during filming, or ones that were unable to be produced at the time, to be featured in the finished product. They create a complete image for the audience, allowing them to fully imagine and believe in what they are seeing.
Foley artists use various objects to create a desired sound. These have to fit the pictures within the scene, so appropriate objects must be used to ensure the resulting sound appears genuine. Some of these can be seen in the video above.