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How an umbrella became a bat swarm
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A terrifying swarm of nocturnal creatures flying out of a cave requires a very specific, leathery flapping sound. Recording real bats is both dangerous and acoustically weak. By violently opening and shutting a standard rain umbrella, audio artists can perfectly replicate the horrific rustling of a thousand winged beasts heading right for your face.
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