Also called: Foley Recordist
Records the foley artists' performances with precise microphone placement.
A foley mixer sits behind glass, choosing mics and recording each footstep and punch in sync with the picture.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Audio engineering training.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Audio Engineering.
Growing slowly. Tiny niche.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI tools speed cleanup and syncing; placing mics and recording foley performances in the studio stays human.
Classes: Audio or music technology, Physics (sound), Music, Electronics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-4014.
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