Despite advances in computer-generated image technology, most sound effects for films and virtual reality experiences are still recorded manually. Doug James, associate professor of computer science ...

MIT researchers have developed a computer system that independently adds realistic sounds to silent videos. Although the technology is nascent, it’s a step toward automating sound effects for movies.

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Computer-generated imagery (CGI) is so advanced today that it can be difficult to distinguish from reality. But the creation of the sounds that accompany the images are still largely the work of ...

Although movie and game producers can now create computer-animated images of just about anything, the sounds made by those onscreen items still typically consist of recordings of real-world objects.

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How much do I like a cappella? I like it so much I own Pitch Perfect 3 (THREE!) on Blu-ray. So yeah, I obviously I really enjoy people making instrument noises with their mouths. But typically that ...