Working: How Foley Artist Joanna Fang Creates Sound Effects for Movies and TV

Published: June 26, 2022, 7 a.m.

b'This week, host Karen Han talks to foley artist Joanna Fang, who uses everyday objects to create sound effects for movies, TV shows, and video games. In the interview, Joanna explains what a foley artist does and describes some of her tools and techniques. Then she demonstrates how pasta shells can sound like breaking bones and how a wet cloth can be used to make a whole range of (mostly gross) sounds.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview, Karen and co-host Isaac Butler discuss Joanna\\u2019s unique passion for her work.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Joanna talks about her work on the movie musical In the Heights.\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'