Track Layers Specific to the Footstep Collection
The layers in the Footstep collection combine to create a composite sound. They are
nested, so it is possible to render the entire sound from this track. In all Footstep
projects, the composite track is named Composite.
The following image displays the tracks of a Footstep subproject, which are arranged
as layers that combine to produce the sound design of the specific Footstep. The walk,
run, and sneak footsteps are designed with Heel and Tip layers that combine to form the
Composite layer.
Track colors vary by layer, and the track names and colors are used similarly
throughout the Footstep subprojects.
The Composite track is the top of the layer hierarchy and is the composite output
of all the layers combined. All composite tracks are colored white in all
collections.
The Basic Layer is the defining characteristic of a Footstep. Additionally, it can
be used as a standard distance sound effect on its own. All Basic Layer tracks use
yellow custom colors, alternating between light and dark shades. Due to the nature
of footstep sounds a majority of Subprojects have only one track that makes up the
Basic Layer.
The Details layer has crisp high frequency sounds. All Details Layer 2 tracks use
blue custom colors, alternating between dark and light shades.
The Weight layer provides the overall perception of size and scale of the
Footstep. All Weight Layer tracks use red custom colors, alternating between light
and dark shades.
The Cinematic Layer contains elements that you can use for dramatic cinematic
moments where the Footstep is the center of attention. All Cinematic Layer tracks
use purple custom colors, alternating between light and dark shades. This layer is
muted by default.
The Additional Layers have distinctive, footstep-specific tracks.
Depending on the footstep, there might be several layers of additional tracks.
These tracks provide additional flexibility with which to experiment and produce
designs to suit specific needs. They are colored following the sequence of Strata
colors, starting with green, alternating between light and dark, and then proceeding
through the color sequence if the additional layer has distinct sonic
features.