Preparing to work with sound effects (SFX's)

In a blog post with the above title, answer the following questions:

1.   Why do you think we use SFX’s in TV and Film productions?

2.   What are the advantages of using SFX’s in TV and Film productions? What do they add to the overall production?

3.   What are the disadvantages of using SFX’s in TV and Film productions?

4.   What is the job description of a Foley artist?

Now use the internet to research how the following SFX’s might be made/recorded. Write this up in a blog post called ‘Recording SFX’s’.

1.   Footsteps

2.   Rain (the sound of)

3.   A person punching another person

4.   2 more sounds of your choice