Foley is named for Jack Foley, the American artist who invented the modern techniques still used today whenever a film requires added sound effects in post-production. VFS has its own Foley studios full of all the usual and unusual props. To get the sound of feet walking over snow, the Foley artist will often walk over corn starch. Smashing a watermelon stuffed with crackers makes a great replacement for the sound of a crushed human head. In this documentary, Foley instructor Shane Rees takes you through the fascinating art of Foley. Chair-sits, glass-downs, glass touches, footsteps, clothing, props, and plops, are all mixed to match the image by an expert Foley artist. At VFS, your Foley project will have you collaborating with students in Film Production, Foundation Visual Art & Design, Game Design, or one of the Animation programs to create high quality Foley sound effects for student projects.