Name: Everything you hear on film is a lie
Uploaded: 2016-10-27T15:05:20Z
Duration: 16 min 23 s
Description: Sound design is built on deception -- when you watch a movie or TV show, nearly all of the sounds you hear are fake. In this audio-rich talk, Tasos Frantzolas explores the role of sound in storytelling and demonstrates just how easily our brains are fooled by what we hear.

Tasos Frantzolas: Everything you hear on film is a lie

Everything you hear on film is a lie

Sound design is built on deception -- when you watch a movie or TV show, nearly all of the sounds you hear are fake. In this audio-rich talk, Tasos Frantzolas explores the role of sound in storytelling and demonstrates just how easily our brains are fooled by what we hear.

Nearly every sound in film, from rainstorms to breaking bones, is a carefully constructed illusion designed to deceive the audience’s senses. Even the frying of bacon can convincingly stand in for the sound of rain when paired with the right visuals. Sound design shapes emotions, builds tension, and transports viewers, often using everyday objects and clever tricks. The artistry of audio lies in its power to tell stories that are more vivid and memorable than reality itself.