Sound definitions
- 1. Sound Film sound will be mixed carefully to ensure that important sounds are emphasized and that the correct atmosphere for a sequence is maintained. Selective sound: used to emphasize key sound elements within sequence. Ambient sound: (background noise) this is used to create a particular atmosphere or sense of place. Other elements of sound design to look out for; Sound bridges: use of sound to help transitions between sequences. Sound effects: they are used to create a sense of realization or to create some physiological impact or effect. Sound can be either; Diegetic: this is sound that exists within the world of the film. - sound of the source is visible on the screen. - Voice of characters - Sounds made by objects in the story - Music represented as coming from instruments “Diegetic Sound is everything you would expect to hear in the visible surroundings.” Non Diegetic: this means, it emerges from outside of the world of the film, e.g. Film soundtracks. - sound that the source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action on screen. - Narrates or the commentary. - Sound effects which are added for dramatic effect. - Music/soundtrack - Comes from a source outside of the story space. Film sound can be either; Synchronous – this is when a sound effect is matched with another technical event or action. Asynchronous – sound originates from outside of the diegetic reality of the film; musical soundtrack. Contrapuntal - noise or sound effect which doesn’t match the visuals, often used to create alternative meaning.