Envisage a film without sound effects, then you realise how important it is in movies. In a film, if a person dives into a pool you expect to hear the splash, otherwise suspension of disbelief is broken. Sound effects are like visual aspects in that it highlights artistic content; either by artificially creating them enhancing them. Choosing the right sound is crucial. Sound effects come in a range of sounds and types, each for a different purpose.
The common misconception is that sound and sound effects are precisely the same thing. The phrase 'film sound' encompasses several rudiments of sound in cinema: sound effects, dialogue and music for film. In the film industry, dialogue and music are never referred to as sound effects. Everyday sounds in film are usually reproduced through the use of the Foley technique. These reproduced sounds can be anything from creaky stairs to a squeaky gate. Hard sound effects are one of the most common sound effects used in film production. This can be anything from a window smashing to a knocking at a door. But like Foley they tend to be a sound that is created seemingly by everyday objects. If it's a basic sound effect or mood music you're after then may be already available in a sound library online. This limited collection tends to be a problem for amateur film makers.
However, when searching for an unnatural sound it can become difficult for amateur film makers. Design sound effects can be used to create unique sounds are commonly used in science fiction, and can suggest unworldly entities or futuristic technology. These sounds can also be used in a musical fashion through the warping of sounds, which can be achieved in Production music which is very common in sci-fi's of the 60s and 70s.
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