Light. Camera. Sound

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Originally started as a film appreciation society, the WVU Film Club has become a place where students can learn about the art of filmmaking and create their own movies in the process. Sam Thompson, who just stepped down as president, said the club is acting as the University’s de facto film program, since the school doesn’t have a film major of its own.

The club offers a flexible, yet professional atmosphere for students to pursue their passions for movie making. Students can also work with equipment seen in everyday sets, such as boom mics and drones. In last week’s meeting, members said goodbye to Thompson and participated in a workshop about one of the many components of film making—creating sound.

In a process known as foley, members used everyday objects to try and recreate sounds from the movie "Django Unchained." Foley is used in post-production as a way to enhance audio in movies. "When you are shooting on set, all they pull is the dialogue," said Sam Thompson, former president of the club. "It's a foley artist's job to go through each scene and recreate what you hear." This can be anything from footsteps, wind, or waves crashing on a beach.

Student Jeffrey Scott, sophomore, and Olivia Loy, junior, try to recreate the sound of a heavy door opening while Welsey Ford uses a glass jar filled with silverware to mimic a chain lock.

Olivia Loy gives her first introduction as president of the club. Although their leadership styles are different, Thompson said, "I could not think of a better person for this position."

Mary Comerci, senior, speaks to Thompson about her experiences in the club. Thompson tells Comerci about different internships available to her.