The Origin of the Hollywood Silencer with Jonathan Ferguson & Star Wars Sound Designer Ben Burtt
This video explores the historical origins and Hollywood misrepresentations of firearm suppressors, commonly known as silencers. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries delves into a forgotten 1940 Enfield design for a suppressed revolver and discusses the practicalities of suppressing revolvers. He is joined by renowned Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt, who sheds light on the iconic "pew pew" sound effect and how movie sound design deviates from reality. The video also includes technical details about sound recording equipment and decibel readings from suppressed and unsuppressed firearms, including a Glock.










