Sound Analysis
Diegetic and non diegetic sound
Diegetic sound is any sound that is happening in the scene that hasn't been edited in, for example people talking or footsteps. It is not difficult to distinguish the difference between diegetic sounds and non-diegetic sounds, the viewer can usually tell the difference between the two from what they see on the screen. There are two types of diegetic sounds; on-screen and off-screen. Onscreen diegetic sound is when the camera is aimed a person who is speaking and an off-screen diegetic sound is common in a scene of conversation between two people where the camera is directed at one person but the other is talking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhwbUMyCnJg
Synchronous and asynchronous sound
Synchronous sounds are those which are matched with what is being viewed for example when footsteps correspond with feet walking, gun shot or large explosion (in sync or in time with movement pattern)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feznEKTyNTQ
Asynchronous sound is a sound that is not in synch with what is being viewed. You may hear the sound of footsteps before someone has started walking or they're are walking out of time with the sound of the footsteps. The example below is a short clip taken from the 1935 film, 39 steps directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this clip the train can be heard in another shot before it is seen and appears quickly, the sound and image are not synchronised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAoCsvvFBY
Sound Effects
Sound effects are used to enhance the atmosphere of scene and to emphasise the content of the project. They are commonly used in television, films, live performances, music, video games and animation.
Sound motif
A sound motif in a film is a sound effect or combination of sound effects that are specific to a particular theme, setting, situation or character. Sound motifs are commonly used to prepare the audience for the arrival or actions of a particular character. The sound motif is a combination of sounds that is repeated for example a theme song.
https://youtu.be/DpKoW824QAs?list=PL2B405CC80B612C08
Sound Bridge
A sound bridge is a type of sounding editing that occurs when sound carries over a visual transition in a film. It stresses the connection between two scenes, usually because they have the same mood, tone or theme. They can lead in or out of scenes and is used for continuity purposes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJZ-gPQ0ew8
Dialogue
This refers to a conversation between two or more people in a discussion to resolve a problem or as a social interaction.
https://youtu.be/uCPwZYkulF8
Voiceover
A voiceover is a piece of narration that is not accompanied with what is happening on screen for example the character on screen may not speaking but a voice can be heard. Voiceovers are usually used to give the audience an idea of what the character is thinking or how they are feeling. Voiceovers give context to the images on screen and allow the audience to connect with the characters and storyline of the film. Voiceovers are used in films more than television.
Direct Address
Direct Address refers to when the actor looks directly at the camera and acknowledges the audience. The actor is stepping out of the virtual cinematic world and into the real world. This interaction with the audience means they feel more personally connected to the character and film and it keeps the audience's attention as this technique is not one of the most used. It is commonly used in comedy or light hearted films.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJ38y4Jn6k
Sound Mixing
Sound or audio mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more channels. A source will enhance its volume, dynamics and frequency for audio effects.
Sound perspectives
Sound perspectives refer to the apparent distance of sound in film. The volume and level of echo in the sound can help the audience understand how far away the sound really is. Volume is often increased and the echo levels are lower as the sound grows closer to the camera for example a moving train, a car horn or someone's running footsteps.
Sound tracks
A soundtrack is recorded music included the background of the scene in a film to accompany specific images or shots of characters. If the tone and odd of the atmosphere in the scene is happy and energetic then the song of that scene will usually mirror this and have an upbeat tune. In an action scene, strong powerful music is used to highlight the intensity of the atmosphere (songs will heavily feature drums or electric guitars are used often in action scenes). Scenes that are sombre or tragic will feature softer, more gentle music in the background.
Film score
A film score is original music composed specifically to accompany a film. Although songs also make up part of the film's soundtrack, they are not considered part of the film's score. The film's score may incorporate different styles of music into the film's soundtrack, depending on the theme of the scene or film.
Incidental music
Incidental music is used in film to enhance a particular atmosphere or create a specific tone for a scene.
Themes and stings
A theme is a song that is iconic and specific to a particular film or television series. A sting is usually just a short outburst of sounds or song. Themes (also known as theme songs or theme tunes) interest and excite fans of television especially as they become invested in the show and immediately recognise what they are watching before any characters have appeared on screen.
Ambient music
Ambient music is a style of gentle, most electronic music with no consistent beat or tune.
Diegetic and non diegetic sound
Diegetic sound is any sound that is happening in the scene that hasn't been edited in, for example people talking or footsteps. It is not difficult to distinguish the difference between diegetic sounds and non-diegetic sounds, the viewer can usually tell the difference between the two from what they see on the screen. There are two types of diegetic sounds; on-screen and off-screen. Onscreen diegetic sound is when the camera is aimed a person who is speaking and an off-screen diegetic sound is common in a scene of conversation between two people where the camera is directed at one person but the other is talking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhwbUMyCnJg
Synchronous and asynchronous sound
Synchronous sounds are those which are matched with what is being viewed for example when footsteps correspond with feet walking, gun shot or large explosion (in sync or in time with movement pattern)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feznEKTyNTQ
Asynchronous sound is a sound that is not in synch with what is being viewed. You may hear the sound of footsteps before someone has started walking or they're are walking out of time with the sound of the footsteps. The example below is a short clip taken from the 1935 film, 39 steps directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In this clip the train can be heard in another shot before it is seen and appears quickly, the sound and image are not synchronised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAoCsvvFBY
Sound Effects
Sound effects are used to enhance the atmosphere of scene and to emphasise the content of the project. They are commonly used in television, films, live performances, music, video games and animation.
Sound motif
A sound motif in a film is a sound effect or combination of sound effects that are specific to a particular theme, setting, situation or character. Sound motifs are commonly used to prepare the audience for the arrival or actions of a particular character. The sound motif is a combination of sounds that is repeated for example a theme song.
https://youtu.be/DpKoW824QAs?list=PL2B405CC80B612C08
Sound Bridge
A sound bridge is a type of sounding editing that occurs when sound carries over a visual transition in a film. It stresses the connection between two scenes, usually because they have the same mood, tone or theme. They can lead in or out of scenes and is used for continuity purposes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJZ-gPQ0ew8
Dialogue
This refers to a conversation between two or more people in a discussion to resolve a problem or as a social interaction.
https://youtu.be/uCPwZYkulF8
Voiceover
A voiceover is a piece of narration that is not accompanied with what is happening on screen for example the character on screen may not speaking but a voice can be heard. Voiceovers are usually used to give the audience an idea of what the character is thinking or how they are feeling. Voiceovers give context to the images on screen and allow the audience to connect with the characters and storyline of the film. Voiceovers are used in films more than television.
Direct Address
Direct Address refers to when the actor looks directly at the camera and acknowledges the audience. The actor is stepping out of the virtual cinematic world and into the real world. This interaction with the audience means they feel more personally connected to the character and film and it keeps the audience's attention as this technique is not one of the most used. It is commonly used in comedy or light hearted films.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJ38y4Jn6k
Sound Mixing
Sound or audio mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more channels. A source will enhance its volume, dynamics and frequency for audio effects.
Sound perspectives
Sound perspectives refer to the apparent distance of sound in film. The volume and level of echo in the sound can help the audience understand how far away the sound really is. Volume is often increased and the echo levels are lower as the sound grows closer to the camera for example a moving train, a car horn or someone's running footsteps.
Sound tracks
A soundtrack is recorded music included the background of the scene in a film to accompany specific images or shots of characters. If the tone and odd of the atmosphere in the scene is happy and energetic then the song of that scene will usually mirror this and have an upbeat tune. In an action scene, strong powerful music is used to highlight the intensity of the atmosphere (songs will heavily feature drums or electric guitars are used often in action scenes). Scenes that are sombre or tragic will feature softer, more gentle music in the background.
Film score
A film score is original music composed specifically to accompany a film. Although songs also make up part of the film's soundtrack, they are not considered part of the film's score. The film's score may incorporate different styles of music into the film's soundtrack, depending on the theme of the scene or film.
Incidental music
Incidental music is used in film to enhance a particular atmosphere or create a specific tone for a scene.
Themes and stings
A theme is a song that is iconic and specific to a particular film or television series. A sting is usually just a short outburst of sounds or song. Themes (also known as theme songs or theme tunes) interest and excite fans of television especially as they become invested in the show and immediately recognise what they are watching before any characters have appeared on screen.
Ambient music
Ambient music is a style of gentle, most electronic music with no consistent beat or tune.
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