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19 Odd techniques behind iconic movie sound effects

July 31, 2026 by Andy Monzant

#4: Dunkirk (2017) Broken Engine Sound From Billiard Ball in Dryer

In Dunkirk (2017), a broken aircraft engine sound was created by recording a billiard ball rolling inside a dryer. Sound designer Richard King used the metallic chaos of the movement to mimic mechanical failure. This type of Foley work turns everyday objects into convincing industrial audio effects.

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