Infographic: Movie Magic

Sound and music connect deeply and directly to our emotions, a fact harnessed in every song, symphony and sonic moment. It also allows film- makers to access and dialogue with their audience at a deep emotional level, the most apparent of which is in Horror, where physiological Fight or Flight responses are “enjoyed” in the comfort of the movie theater.

When we’re not running from a real life menace, the ability to enjoy fear enables us to try new activities, to explore novel environments, and to be daredevils. In this infographic we’ll look at the weird and wonderful world of film and foley — the growls and screams and lightsaber swishes, how they are made and why they give you goosebumps.