Sound notes sheet

Sound notes sheet

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  Joey Pinder 27.09.2016 Sound Filmsound 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 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 – are these used to create a sense of realism or to create some psychological impact or 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 Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film: - Voices of characters - Sounds made by objects in the story - Music represented as coming from instruments in the story space - Diegetic sound is any sound presented as originated from source within the film’s world Sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action: - Narrator’s commentary - Sound effects which are added for dramatic effect - Musical score/sound track - Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from a source outside the story space
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  Joey Pinder 27.09.2016 Thedistinction between diegetic and non-diegetic sounds depends on our understanding of the conventions of film viewing and listening. Film sound can be either:  Synchronous – This is when a sound effect is matched with another technical event or action – this reinforces the effect  Asynchronous – This is when a 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 juxtaposed to create alternative meaning Other elements of sound design to look out for:  Voiceovers – This voice often guides or informs the audience but can also can be used to push them in wrong narrative decisions  Theme music – Music that can develop throughout the film and it can often show the characters personality or presence  Musical Score – Used to create atmosphere, to link shots or sequences, to help create the narrative or to offer information about character  Silence – Film/TV are very rarely completely silent, but this effect is occasionally used to provoke a reaction from the audience