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 builds custom sound effects by performing and recording real actions in sync with the picture. On a special stage, Foley artists recreate footsteps, clothing rustles, and object handling, plus site-level sounds. These layers add rich, close-up detail that on-set recordings cannot catch.
We connect you with Foley stages and skilled artists who bring scenes to life through precise, synced sound. Our team handles session scheduling, prop sourcing, and the tech recording, so your Foley tracks add rich, true texture to your 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 spot every foley need, from special surfaces to unique props and character-specific moves.
Performance Recording
Our foley artists perform sounds in sync with the picture, capturing footsteps, cloth, and prop handling in each scene.
Editing & Sync
We edit the recorded foley for tight timing and a steady feel, so it locks perfectly to the picture.
Stem Delivery
We deliver tidy foley stems that drop straight into your final mix.
Why Us
Why Choose Our Foley Recording
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Precision Timing
Frame-accurate sync each time.
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Artistic Performance
Character-driven sound creation by pro artists.
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Professional Facilities
Top-spec foley stages and gear.
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Complete Coverage
Each sound your production needs.
On Location
Custom foley performance on Chinese post-production stages
Foley recording in China happens on dedicated stages clustered around the Beijing and Shanghai post hubs. The capital holds the foley pits at Beijing Film Group Audio, Mango Sound Beijing, iQIYI Audio, and Tencent Audio Studio. Along the Yangtze sit Shanghai Film Studio Audio and Pacific Audio Visual, while the Wanda Studios audio bays at Hengdian and Qingdao serve the big domestic tentpole pipeline.
These rooms keep wide surface libraries built for the full range of Chinese visual storytelling. Gray brick and flagstone suit Beijing hutong and courtyard interiors, while terrazzo and polished concrete match Shanghai shikumen lane houses. Lacquered wood and timber boards fit siheyuan courtyards and period sets, and parquet and tile work for modern city apartments. Terracotta and weathered stone serve Forbidden City and Summer Palace period drama, gravel and dirt cover Yunnan, Guangxi, and Tibetan rural exteriors, and polished marble and granite read through wuxia and modern tentpole interiors.
Our team books spotting sessions with the foley artist and supervising sound editor. They source character-specific shoes — cloth-soled Han period footwear, Tang-dynasty court boots, Qing court slippers, Mao-era cloth shoes, modern streetwear sneakers, leather oxfords, and military boots — and slot stage time against the mix schedule.
Beyond footsteps, the work covers cloth movement: the swish of a Tang dynasty hanfu robe in palace drama, the rustle of a Qing imperial gown, the slide of a tailored suit jacket in urban thrillers, the layered drape of wuxia costuming, and the creak of leather tactical gear for crime and military features. It also covers prop handling across the full range of objects the production needs replaced in editorial.
Chinese foley artists in our network carry credits across Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Wong Kar-wai (Hong Kong), and Jia Zhangke features. They also work on CCTV and Mango TV serial drama, iQIYI and Tencent Video premium streaming originals, and global co-productions finishing in China for Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+. Each artist studies the reference cut before performing, so weight, walking rhythm, and mood read clearly on the track without overplay.
Organised foley stems, split by type — feet, cloth, props, details — get labelled per scene and delivered ready for the dub stage to drop onto the timeline. Remote-supervised sessions run via Source-Connect on GMT+8 schedules for global clients directing from Los Angeles or London.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is foley necessary when you have production sound?
Production sound mostly captures dialogue. Foley adds the key human sounds — footsteps, clothing, and object handling — that make a scene feel real and whole. These sounds are often missing or too faint on set, because the mics are aimed at dialogue rather than movement.
What surfaces and materials can you record?
Our foley stages hold wide surface libraries: concrete, wood, gravel, grass, sand, carpet, tile, and more special surfaces. We also keep full sets of shoes, clothing, and props. If your project needs a certain material, we can source or build custom surfaces to match.
How do foley artists match character movements?
Our foley artists study each character's movement, personality, and body language to build the right sounds. They match walking rhythm, weight, and mood. A heavy villain walks quite differently from a nimble hero, and our artists capture these fine shades in every performance.
Can foley be recorded remotely?
We prefer in-house recording for quality control, but we can also run remote-supervised sessions where you direct over a video link. Throughout, we share reference recordings and works in progress, so the foley meets your creative vision.
Related Services
Productions in China 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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