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Bryan Wilkat · June 6th, 2009, 02:37 PM

Hey guys, I've looked at sound effects libraries and have been REALLY disappointed with whats out there.
I'm looking for good fighting sound effects, I have a scene where a guy gets punched in the mouth, and another guy gets beaten to death with a baseball bat.

If any of you have any good sound effects you could share, it would be greatly appreciated, I'll thank you in the credits!

Mike Peter Reed · June 6th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Have you trawled freesound :: home page for anything suitable?

Brian Drysdale · June 6th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Stuff like that I'd tend to create myself. These sound Fx tend to be faked anyway and it's part of the fun bashing at vegetables and other objects creating them, plus you can be more precise in matching the sound effects to your film's actions and mood.

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Shaun Roemich · June 6th, 2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Drysdale

Stuff like that I'd tend to create myself. These sound Fx tend to be faked anyway and it's part of the fun bashing at vegetables and other objects creating them

Just go 'round the pub close to closing time with a recorder... you'll get all the SFX you need!

Dean Sensui · June 6th, 2009, 03:23 PM

The few times I did this I created the effects myself.

Often sounds were mixed to create a specific sound. For example the deep "thud" from hitting a sofa cushion would be mixed with the sharper qualities of smacking someone's bare chest with the flat of a hand to create a hard impact that had deep undertones.

Stock gunshots would be mixed to get just the right gunshot sound. Again, mixing low and high-register effects to get the right blend.

Breaking bones would be done with green twigs. Varying the distance from the mic will make a difference. And, of course, choosing the right mic makes a difference. Also pay close attention to the room ambience. I tend to want to get dry effects that can be sweetened later.

The process is time consuming but it can be a lot of fun, too.

Nicholas de Kock · June 6th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Sony Sound Effects Volume 7 Hand to Hand Combat. Might be what you are looking for, has some good quality sounds that would fit a fighting scene.

Gary Nattrass · June 6th, 2009, 06:23 PM

As Brian says do it yourself, I always find it more satisfying that way too.

Bryan Wilkat · June 7th, 2009, 09:12 AM

Thanks everyone for your help.
I agree its better to do sound effects yourself but I was having trouble getting a good punching sound, the Sony effects are pretty decent, mixed properly they work well for my scene (thanks Nicholas).

Dylan Couper · June 8th, 2009, 08:38 AM

I've always liked Download Sound Effects | SoundDogs.com for special effects.

June 6th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#1
Bryan Wilkat Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 171	Sound effects suck. any suggestions? Hey guys, I've looked at sound effects libraries and have been REALLY disappointed with whats out there. I'm looking for good fighting sound effects, I have a scene where a guy gets punched in the mouth, and another guy gets beaten to death with a baseball bat. If any of you have any good sound effects you could share, it would be greatly appreciated, I'll thank you in the credits!

June 6th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
Mike Peter Reed Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 185	Have you trawled freesound :: home page for anything suitable? __________________ ---8<---

June 6th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#5
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	The few times I did this I created the effects myself. Often sounds were mixed to create a specific sound. For example the deep "thud" from hitting a sofa cushion would be mixed with the sharper qualities of smacking someone's bare chest with the flat of a hand to create a hard impact that had deep undertones. Stock gunshots would be mixed to get just the right gunshot sound. Again, mixing low and high-register effects to get the right blend. Breaking bones would be done with green twigs. Varying the distance from the mic will make a difference. And, of course, choosing the right mic makes a difference. Also pay close attention to the room ambience. I tend to want to get dry effects that can be sweetened later. The process is time consuming but it can be a lot of fun, too. __________________ Dean Sensui Exec Producer, Hawaii Goes Fishing

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Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	As Brian says do it yourself, I always find it more satisfying that way too. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

June 8th, 2009, 08:38 AM	#9
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I've always liked Download Sound Effects \| SoundDogs.com for special effects. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

June 6th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#3
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,156	Stuff like that I'd tend to create myself. These sound Fx tend to be faked anyway and it's part of the fun bashing at vegetables and other objects creating them, plus you can be more precise in matching the sound effects to your film's actions and mood. The Art of Foley - Specifics

June 6th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#6
Nicholas de Kock Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: KLD, South Africa Posts: 983	Sony Sound Effects Volume 7 Hand to Hand Combat. Might be what you are looking for, has some good quality sounds that would fit a fighting scene.

June 7th, 2009, 09:12 AM	#8
Bryan Wilkat Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 171	Thanks everyone for your help. I agree its better to do sound effects yourself but I was having trouble getting a good punching sound, the Sony effects are pretty decent, mixed properly they work well for my scene (thanks Nicholas).