Sound.
Sound is what we hear in a movie. It
can be dialogue, sound effects or backing track. Any type of sound can influence
the mood of the film, and how the audience feel while watching.
Diegetic Sound:
Diegetic sound is sound that is part
of the film world e.g. dialogue. This is used to allow the audience to have an
understanding of what is going on in a specific scene.
Non-diegetic Sound:
This is sound that is not part of the
film world e.g. soundtrack. This can add emotion to a scene e.g. a fast paced
track can on an action scene, will help to add tension and excitement.
On-Screen Sound:
On-screen sound is when you can see
where the sound is coming from, for example; a shot of a phone while it is
ringing. This creates an understanding of a scene within the audience.
Off-screen Sound:
Off-screen sound is when you cannot
see where the sound is coming from, but it still makes sense e.g. hearing the
siren of a police car, before it appears on screen. This gives the audience a
clue as to what is about to happen in the scene, before they actually see it. (Example is at the end of the clip).
Parallel Sound:
This is when the sound and images
match, and it is what is expected within the scene, for example in a prison,
you’d expect to hear doors slamming, and the sound of keys moving.
This is when the sound and the images
do not match e.g. hearing a gunshot in school is not expected. This is done so
that the audience are not familiar with the sounds, therefore, they can sense
that something out of the ordinary is about to happen.
A clear post and structure is clear. Terms are defined well with some good examples draw upon.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-intro: how important is sound in terms of created desired responses?
-all thriller specific examples please. You should also provide some analysis here on your examples and state how these sounds are used effectively to create meaning and responses.
-conclude with what sounds you hope to use in your thriller and why