Sound
Sound in Films:
Sounds are used in films to create understanding for the audience and to create more meaning about the character and their emotions.
Sound is also used to create a response from the audience.
Terminology:
. Diegetic sound: Sound, which is part of the film world e.g. dialogue, music from a radio or jukebox, the sound can be seen on screen.
. Non Diegetic sound: Sound which is not part of the film world e.g. a sound track, sound effects, voice overs.
Parallel sound:
. On screen sound: You can see where the sound is coming from (Radio or Car)
. Off screen sound: You can hear sounds but cannot see where the sound is coming from, but it makes sense to the film world (Traffic sounds, Coughing)
. Parallel sound: Is when the sound you hear in a film is what is expected e.g. a scene with children playing on a beach the parallel sound would be laughter, talking and the sea.
. Contrapuntal sound: Is when the sound does not match the expectations of what you are viewing. An example of this is Jaws. The scenes of the beach are accompanied by the contrapuntal sound of the theme tune "Dur dur". Which does not fit in with the happy images
How to use PEER?
P: The sound you are discussing.
E: Provide a detailed explanation of when you here it in the film.
E: Explain your example and discuss why you think it has been used.
R: How does this create a chilling response from the audience?
Example:
Scream
P:Diegetic sound of the popcorn
E: In Scream, when the tension builds up bit by bit, a shot is taken of the popcorn on the stove. This is to show that the protagonist's attention has been drawn away from responsibiliy and focused on the antagonists distractions
E: The sound of the popcorn has been used to symbolise trouble and lack of concentration from the protagonist.
R: By doing this, it gets a fearful and confusing response from the audience.
Scream
P:Diegetic sound of the popcorn
E: In Scream, when the tension builds up bit by bit, a shot is taken of the popcorn on the stove. This is to show that the protagonist's attention has been drawn away from responsibiliy and focused on the antagonists distractions
E: The sound of the popcorn has been used to symbolise trouble and lack of concentration from the protagonist.
R: By doing this, it gets a fearful and confusing response from the audience.
P: Non- Diegetic sound
E: The Non-diegetic sound creeps in minutes after to create tension.
E: As soon as she gets worried and becomes aware the non-diegetic sound creeps in.
R: It makes the audience feel a sense of fear.
Jasmine, accurate definitions of sound and clear presentation.
ReplyDeleteTo improve;
-in the introduction, discuss how sound aids the audiences response to the scene and how it impacts on emotions.
- you mention parallel sound twice, one with no definition
- you have included key terms only, no examples to support your work
- analyse a scene at the end of the post, and identify three of four good uses of sound within the scene using PEER, rather than including the model
- include a conclusion that discussed what sounds you will use and why
some changes have been made here. You have made a small analysis of Scream, but include the clip, or images here to support your work.
ReplyDelete_provide a conclusion
-think about the overall layout of your work to make it more easier to follow