Which term refers to the creation of custom sound effects in post-production?

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

Answer: (D)

Foley is the process of creating custom sound effects in post-production by performers and sound artists in a studio using everyday objects to simulate the sounds that accompany what you see on screen. The aim is perfect synchronization with the action and a sense of realism, so audiences feel the sounds are happening in the scene. Footsteps on different surfaces, the rustle of fabric, or the clink of an object are classic Foley tasks—crafted after filming to match exactly what’s happening visually. This is distinct from ADR, which re-records actors’ dialogue after shooting, and from dubbing, which generally refers to adding or replacing spoken dialogue (often in another language) or broader audio replacement. Noise is simply unwanted sound, not a technique for creating deliberate effects.