03 sound notes sheet
- 1. Sound Film sound is as important and as carefully controlled as the visual elements of a text. Although sound is often recorded on set, most film sound is added in post -product ion Film sound will be mixed very carefully to ensure that important sounds are emphasised and that the correct atmosphere for a sequence is maintained Selective sound is: used to emphasise key sound elements within a sequence Ambientsound is: used to create a particular atmosphere or a sense of place Other elements of sound design to look out for: Sound bridges – the use of sound to help transitions between sequences pass more fluidly Sound effects – these are used to create a sense of realism or to create some psychological impact of effect Sound can be either: Diegetic – that is, it exists within the world of the film or Non-diegetic – that is, it emerges from outside the world of the film, e.g. film soundtracks Diegetic Sound Non-Diegetic Sound Voices of characters Sounds made by objects in the story Music represented as coming from music/instruments/speakers in the story space Sound that has come from within the film world. Can come from on screen or off screen as long as it belongs to the nature of the film. Narrators commentary Sound effects that are added for dramatic effect. Musical score/ soundtrack Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from a source outside the story space. The difference between the two depends of our understanding of the conventions of the film viewing and listening
- 2. Film sound can be either: Synchronous – the sound effect is matched with another technical event of action. This reinforces the effect e.g. a punch. Asynchronous – the sound originates from outside the diegetic reality of the film; the musical soundtrack Contrapuntal – noise or sound that doesn’t match the visuals; often juxtaposed to create alternative meaning. Other elements of sound design to look out for: Voiceovers – the voice of the character. This voice often guides or informs the audience but can be used to push them in the wrong directions. Theme music – this is the music that introduces, develops throughout the ends the film. It often indicates the ‘personality’ of the movie. Characters can have their own theme music which may indicate their emotional journey. Musical Score – used to create atmosphere, to link shots Silence – rarely used but this effect is occasionally used to provoke a reaction from the audience. AS Media
- 3. Film Sound Film sound is as important and as carefully controlled as the visual elements of a text. Although sound is often recorded on set, most film sound is added in post- production Film sound will be mixed very carefully to ensure that important sounds are emphasised and that the correct atmosphere for a sequence is maintained Selective sound is used to emphasise key sound elements within a sequence Ambient sound is used to create a particular atmosphere or a sense of place Sound can be either: Diegetic – that is, it exists within the world of the film or Non-diegetic – that is, it emerges from outside the world of the film, eg film soundtracks Film sound can be either: Synchronous – that is, caused by some event on screen, so that sound matches the action Asynchronous – that is, separate from the visuals, such as a voiceover or dialogue from another scene Contrapuntal - noise or sound effect that doesn’t match the visuals, often juxtaposed to create alternative meaning Other elements of sound design to look out for: Sound bridges – the use of sound to help transitions between sequences pass more fluidly Sound effects – these are used to create a sense of realism or to create some psychological impact or effect Music – used to create atmosphere, to link shots or sequences, to help create the narrative or to offer information about characters. Can be diegetic or non- diegetic Silence – films are very rarely completely silent, but this effect is occasionally used to provoke a reaction from the audience