Lesson 13 - Sound
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This document provides information about analyzing sound in films. It defines key sound terminology like diegetic and non-diegetic sound, parallel and contrapuntal sound, and on-screen and off-screen sound. Examples are given of different types of sounds used in films and how they can be used to move the narrative, set mood, or make the audience feel uncomfortable. The document also discusses Foley studios and how realistic sounds are added to films.
Lesson 13 - Sound
- 3. Sound is used as …………..to ensure we adopt the …………reading Mediation Mise-en-scene Anchorage Oppositional Preferred Negotiated Select two words from the list to complete the sentence:
- 4. Psycho Shower scene Watch without sound first Watch with original sound Watch with changed sound
- 8. The Foley Studio Watch
- 9. Sound Diegetic sound - sound which is part of the film world you are watching – sounds the character can realistically be expected to hear Non diegetic sound –not part of the film - it has been edited in background music voice-over sound effect
- 10. On Screen and Off Screen Sound On Screen sound – we can see the source of the sound Off screen sound – the source of the sound comes from outside the frame Helps move the narrative forward Example – Teenagers in the woods at night hear a scream in the distance so one person goes to investigate
- 11. Parallel sound – sound which mirrors the mood of what we are seeing Watch – Scream Opening
- 12. Contrapuntal sound – sounds that do not fit the scene, can make the audience nervous or uncomfortable Listen Now watch the scene from Skyfall
- 13. Task: watch the clip What type of music is used? Is the sound parallel or contrapuntal? Why?
- 14. Sound re-cap What is meant by diegetic and non diegetic sound? What is the difference between parallel and contrapuntal sound? What is the purpose of off screen sound?