SCENE 01 / FOLEY RECORDING
Foley Recording
Precision foley artistry that brings authentic human presence and tactile realism to every scene through masterful sound performance.
Foley recording creates custom sound effects by performing and recording physical actions synchronized to picture. Foley artists recreate footsteps, clothing rustles, object handling, and environmental sounds on a specialized stage, adding layers of realistic, intimate audio detail that production recordings cannot capture.
We connect you with Foley stages and experienced artists who bring scenes to life through precise, synchronized sound performance. Our team coordinates session scheduling, prop sourcing, and technical recording to ensure your Foley tracks add rich, authentic texture to your production's soundtrack.
Capabilities
Foley Recording Excellence
Creating the essential human elements that make visual storytelling believable through meticulously performed and synchronized sound effects.
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Precision Footsteps
Character-specific walking and movement sounds for every surface and shoe type.
Authenticity
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Cloth Movement
Realistic fabric and clothing sounds that bring characters to life.
Detail
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Prop Handling
Authentic object interaction and manipulation sounds.
Realism
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Perfect Sync
Frame-accurate timing and performance for seamless integration.
Precision
Performance Services
Technical Capabilities
Our Foley Recording Process
We follow a systematic approach that ensures comprehensive coverage of all human-generated sounds with frame-accurate synchronization.
Spotting Session
We review your project to identify all foley requirements, including special surfaces, unique props, and character-specific movements.
Performance Recording
Our foley artists perform synchronized sounds to picture, capturing footsteps, cloth, and prop handling for each scene.
Editing & Sync
We edit recorded foley for precise timing and consistency, ensuring perfect synchronization with picture.
Stem Delivery
We deliver organized foley stems ready for integration into your final mix.
Why Us
Why Choose Our Foley Recording
01.
Precision Timing
Frame-accurate synchronization every time.
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Artistic Performance
Character-driven sound creation by expert artists.
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Professional Facilities
State-of-the-art foley stages and equipment.
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Complete Coverage
Every sound your production needs.
On Location
Custom-built Foley pits and prop libraries at Windmill Lane Dublin, Pulse, Egg Post, and Yellowmoon Belfast for Cartoon Saloon animation and live-action features
Here is how this works in practice. Foley recording for Irish productions runs through purpose-built rooms with curated surface pits (gravel, dirt, leaves, wood, concrete, tile, carpet. Sand. Water tanks. Snow) and wide period and today's prop libraries at Windmill Lane Dublin, Pulse Dublin, Egg Post Dublin, The Audio Room Dublin, Beach Audio Dublin, and the Sound Department at Ardmore Studios. Northern Ireland adds Yellowmoon Belfast and Studio 1 Belfast. With Common Travel Area routing into London's Pinewood and Twickenham Foley stages when shoots need the deep heritage prop collections built over decades of UK feature work.
Here is the short of it. Irish Foley craft serves the country's standout animation pipeline. Cartoon Saloon Kilkenny (Wolfwalkers, The Breadwinner, Song of the Sea, The Secret of Kells. Four Best Animated Feature Oscar nominations), Brown Bag Films Dublin (Doc McStuffins, Octonauts), Boulder Media Dublin (Disney/Nickelodeon partner), JAM Media, and Salty Dog Pictures. This includes where every footstep, cloth movement, and prop interaction must be performed from scratch. Live-action productions including Banshees of Inisherin (Achill Island and Inishmore), The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin). Belfast (Branagh). The Wonder.
Normal People, and the Game of Thrones-era The North slate flow through the same Foley artists.
Here is the breakdown. Foley artists perform footsteps, cloth, and prop work to picture under the Foley supervisor and re-recording mixer. Captured with Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 4. Sennheiser MKH 50 + MKH 416, and Neumann KM 184 mics through Avid HD I/O and Apogee Symphony conversion into Pro Tools HDX. Performances cover period-specific footwear (leather hobnail boots for Vikings + early-20th-century drama, soft leather for medieval and Tudor-era productions). Atlantic-coast environment-specific surfaces (wet rope. Seaweed. Beach gravel, peat bog, Wicklow granite), and animation-specific stylized cloth and prop performance for Cartoon Saloon's hand-drawn pipeline.
Deliverables include per-character footstep stems, per-character cloth stems, props stems, and specifics tracks at 48kHz/24-bit BWAV, prepped for re-recording mix in 5.1, 7.1, and Dolby Atmos beds. Sessions ship to Coimisiún na Meán + RTÉ Tech-Ops + BBC NI broadcast spec. Netflix Ireland / HBO Max / Disney+ / Amazon Prime / Apple TV+ streaming spec. Theatrical DCP for Light House Cinema Dublin. The Galway Film Fleadh / Dublin Global / Cork Global festival circuits.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is foley necessary when you have production sound?
Production sound primarily captures dialogue. Foley adds the essential human sounds - footsteps, clothing, object handling - that make scenes feel real and complete. These sounds are often missing or inadequate in production recordings due to microphone placement focused on dialogue rather than movement.
What surfaces and materials can you record?
Our foley stages include extensive surface libraries covering concrete, wood, gravel, grass, sand, carpet, tile, and specialized surfaces. We also maintain comprehensive collections of shoes, clothing, and props. If your project requires specific materials, we can source or create custom surfaces to match.
How do foley artists match character movements?
Our foley artists study character movements, personalities, and physicality to create appropriate sounds. They match walking rhythms, weight distribution, and emotional states. A heavy villain walks differently than a nimble hero, and our artists capture these nuances in their performances.
Can foley be recorded remotely?
While we prefer in-house recording for quality control, we can conduct remote-supervised sessions where you provide direction via video link. We'll share reference recordings and works-in-progress throughout the process to ensure the foley meets your creative vision.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland that need this often pair it with 5.1 Surround Mixing Services, Dialogue Editing & ADR Services, and Sound Design Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Color Grading Services and Narrative & Documentary Editing.
On Set
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