Gary Hecker, a Foley artist, creates sound effects for Hollywood blockbusters like “Justice League” and “Spider-Man” films in a small studio at Sony Pictures. Foley artists, like Hecker, add crucial details to scenes by crafting everyday sounds such as footsteps and cape swishes, enhancing the audience’s immersion in the movie. Despite advancements in AI technology, Foley artists remain irreplaceable due to the performative nature of their craft, which requires a level of skill and human touch that machines cannot replicate.
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Man left covered in bed bug bites after hotel stay
A man named William Coomber expressed his disgust after discovering painful bed bug bites all over his body following a stay at The Waverley Hotel in Great Yarmouth on May 25. He noticed the bites, which measured between 1.5cm and 2.5cm, after returning home and later identified a baby bed bug on his bed sheets. Despite his claims, the hotel denied the presence of bed bugs after an inspection, and William is seeking an apology...
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