Introduction to

Audio Techniques.
 Field Recording
What is it?
Field recording is when you are capturing audio from the outside
environment, instead of in a studio setting.

It’s origins?
The first ever field recording used in film was of a
busy street recording

What it’s used for?

It is used in film to add a sense of realism and authenticity to the film using real-recorded
sounds, and this makes it easier, saving time and effort, to add to the film later on.
 Foley Recording
What is it?
Foley recording is the reproduced and reinacted
recording of everyday sound effects that are added to
films in post- production to enhance audio quality.
It’s origins?
The origins of Foley come from the live broadcast era in the 1920s,
where radio studios would hire sound arstists to create live effects.

What it’s used for?

It is used to create a better audio and sound for the film, making it easier and better to watch,
whilst you get a crisp, realistic sound through the use of props in a recording studio.
 ADR (Automated Dialogue
Replacement)
What is it?
The process of re recording audio in a more controlled setting. It
involves the re dubbed voicovers of the original actors

It’s origins?
Most audio over the years has been manipulated in some way. It is used more often than you
think, and very rarely has the sound from the film set. ever ended up in the final cut.

What it’s used for?

ADR is used to improve the sound quality of an actor’s dialogue after
filming has ended, it offers clean, no background audio.