Which practice involves creating or capturing sounds to match actions in a scene, such as footsteps?

• A. Dubbing
• B. Foley
• C. ADR
• D. MOS

Answer: (B)

Foley is the process of creating or capturing everyday sound effects to match actions on screen, like footsteps. A Foley artist performs sounds in a studio using props and the timing is synced precisely to the picture so the audience hears feet hitting different surfaces, clothing rustle, or objects being handled just as the characters do. This specialized sound work lets editors dial in the exact texture and realism of the on-screen actions.

Dubbing involves adding or replacing spoken dialogue after filming, not the broad range of effects. ADR is specifically re-recording dialogue to fit lip movements. MOS means there is no sound recorded on set, so it isn’t about creating sounds to match actions either.