This week, in diligently going through all of my blog updates in my Google Reader, I came across a really great blog post: "The Art of Movie Sounds"on http://www.freetech4teachers.com/. This post referred to a wonderful video (seen at the end of this post). The video features Gary Hecker, a Foley artist (the ones who make all the sounds for films' final cuts). I feel like this was not only a great introduction to the art of Foley, but it also was an inspiring video about creativity. The blog suggests showing this video to students who are creating their own videos in class. I would go even further and say that we could show this to our classes in order to inspire creativity and possibly introduce an art form in which a particular student might show talent.
Questions:
-Can you think of any other purpose or use showing this video could present?
-Do you think you have what it takes to become a Foley artist?
-What role does creativity play in our conventional models of education?
I look forward to your comments!
SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker - Veteran Foley Artist from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.
From "The Empire Strikes Back" to "Robin Hood", award-winning Foley artist Gary Hecker of Todd-AO says it takes “timing and a huge creative mind” to be the man behind the sound. Here, he shares tips and tricks he’s learned during a career that has spanned more than 200 films. Hecker also recently joined CSS Studios’ Todd-AO in late 2009. One of the most accomplished Foley artists in Hollywood. Among his recent credits are 2012, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Angel & Demons, Watchmen and the Spiderman trilogy. Check out more video profiles at www.soundworkscollection.com. Join the Vimeo Group: www.vimeo.com/channels/soundworkscollection.
