1. Why must they create every single sound for animations and games?
Because animations don't come with sounds while filming wouldn't come with the desired sound.
2. Why can't actors/actresses actually smash a glass to have the real effect?
Because it will cause injuries and the desired sound might not be created on the first try which will increase the chance of injuries and waste the glass and money .
3. Why can't actors/actresses use real explosions?
Because it will pretty much kill you, if not seriously injure you and it will destroy the equipment. The sound probably wouldn't be that good anyway.
4. Why can't movie crews install a real phone that actually calls the actor/actress?
Because the talking would sound muffled as well as expense.
5. Why can't actors/actress attach microphones to their ankles to record the actual sounds?
Because there might fabric sounds if the mic gets too close and the sound wouldn't be too audible. It would also be hazardous if you were running, but it can happen with walking as well.
6. Why can't actors/stuntmen/ and actresses/stunt women do their own fight scenes and actually make contact to make it look real??
Because it is very dangerous especially if they don't have much experience with fighting. There's also the fact that they might not get the sound they want in the first try which leads to more injuries. The director probably doesn't want their actors/actresses to have bruises or anything on the kind visible on their face.
7. How do sound designers/directors know what all these science fiction sounds are supposed to sound like?
They don't, they just use their imagination.
8. Why can't they use a microphone when recording the sound of rain?
It will destroy the mic if there is no cover and you would get soaked. If there is a cover, it could ruin the sound because of the sound of the rain hitting the cover.
Recording Sounds:
Playing with water
Faucet
Punching a Pillow
Knocking on Glass
Pencil Tapping on Bench
Toilet Flush
Scissors
Pencil on Paper
Computer Mouse
Water Bottle
Keyboard
Locker Clicked Close
Pouring Dried Rice
Toaster
Lightswitch
