Role of Foley and Voice Postproduction Recordings in Cinematic Performances

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What is a key requirement for ADR recording?

Physical endurance
Ability to memorize scripts quickly
Exceptional sound knowledge (correct)
Musical talent

Who is credited with developing techniques to record sound effects in synchronization to the picture?

Stanley Kubrick
Charlie Chaplin
Alfred Hitchcock
Jack Foley (correct)

What do Foley sounds typically accompany in films?

Narration
Special effects
Characters' activity (correct)
Background music

In the context of Foley recording, what does a Foley mixer assess?

'Mixability' of a recording (D) Signup and view all the answers

What decade saw the addition of additional sounds like footsteps and body movements to films?

1920s (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many condenser microphones does an artist typically use in Foley recording to simulate different distances and tone qualities?

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why dialogue lines are usually recorded separately during ADR sessions?

To allow for better synchronization of voice tone and space (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which role is responsible for receiving the raw recorded lines and fine-tuning the synchronization during ADR sessions?

Dialogue editor (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most efficient techniques to record ADR mentioned in the text?

Listen and repeat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is EQ used for in the context of ADR sessions?

To make tonal adjustments for voices resonating differently in spaces (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the ADR team provides technical directions to actors during recording?

ADR mixer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it rare that two actors can be in the same place at the same time during ADR recording?

To ensure high-quality synchronization of dialogue lines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does ADR stand for in the context of postproduction recordings?

Audio Dubbing Replacement (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the lack of synchronization between voice and character's lips not perceived as an error in internal monologues?

Internal monologues intentionally expose the 'recorded' nature of film (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using voice-over in cinematic performances?

To show that cinema is not reality and design can be part of it (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are voices recorded in animated pictures different from other types of voices in film and TV?

They involve less need for ADR due to minimal sound issues (A) Signup and view all the answers

What special function does voice-over serve in cinematic performances?

To create a separate metaspace outside the main story (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does ADR contribute to the design of cinematic performances?

By altering the original performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What skill is key for Foley artists to quickly select an appropriate prop for a sound?

Developing a mental archive (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is a sound/foley considered 'right'?

When it blends seamlessly with the visuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What allows Foley artists to collage together segments of different performances from different people?

Creating new associations between sound and images (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of sound design is described as 'inherently cinematic' according to the text?

Creating new meanings in the audience's minds (D) Signup and view all the answers

What quality allows sound to be both 'blissfully fooled' and 'completely unforgiving'?

Elasticity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does timing play in the skills of a Foley artist?

Quickly selecting props for sounds (C) Signup and view all the answers