Web sound effect resources anyone

Posted by: Bruce Woodhouse on 19 September 2005

I'm doing a play at the moment in my local theatre. We are struggling to find a good web resource for some sound effects, in particular various bit of birdsong, flapping wings, helicopter blades and firework explosions!

Has anyone got any ideas where i might get some on the web? I've had a quick search so far but come up with very little. Needs to be free!

Cheers

Bruce

Posted on: 20 September 2005 by Nime

The local library often has tapes (or perhaps CDs these days) with sound effects for just this purpose. They were/are also used by amateur cine and video film makers.

Posted on: 20 September 2005 by Tam

I'd be astonished if there was a good free substitute for the bbc's essential sound effects library (a wonderful series of cds). I used to use them all the time in the theatre at school. Essential 'death and horror' is particularly graphic! The birdsong volume is also good.

regards,

Tam