How Sound Designers Crafted Tones of War in ’All Quiet on the Western Front’ | Fine Points | GQ

A block of medical silicone = muddy footsteps. A toy car riding down an air conditioning duct = tanks rolling into the battlefield. Sound designers Markus Stemler, Frank Kruse and their team made use of a variety of wild sounds to create a wartime collage for the picture “All Quiet on the Western Front.“ Markus and Frank break down some of the most iconic scenes from the film, and explain how they soundtracked these moments with incredible foley work. Director: Kristen Rakes Director of Photography: AJ Young Editor: Gerard Zarra Talent: Markus Stemler and Frank Kruse Executive Producer: Traci Oshiro Producer: Kristen Rakes Associate Producer: Sam Dennis Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi Production and Equipment Manager: Kevin Balash Gaffer/ Camera Operator: Lucas Vilicich Audio: Paul Cornett Production Assistants: John Brodsky, Gee Depratt Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant S