This document discusses different types of audio codes used in films including dialogue, music, and sound effects. It defines diegetic sound as sound that is part of the film world, while non-diegetic sound has been edited in, such as background music. Parallel sound mirrors the mood of a scene, while contrapuntal sound creates tension by not fitting the scene. Off-screen sounds are used to move the narrative forward, such as investigating a distant scream in the woods at night.

1. Understanding Audio Codes

2. Analysing Sound
SOUND
Dialogue Music
Sound
Effects

3. Sounds
Dialogue
Speech/words
Accent
Tone

4. Sound
Music
Pace/Tone
Instruments
Lyrics

5. 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

6. Sound
Diegetic sound - sound which is part of the film
world you are watching - you can see the source of
the sound
Non diegetic sound –not part of the film - it has
been edited in
 background music
 voice-over
 sound effect

7.  Parallel sound – sound which mirrors the
mood of what we are seeing
 Watch – Scream Opening

8.  Contrapuntal sound – sounds that do not fit
the scene, can make the audience nervous
or uncomfortable
 Example – Skyfall
 Listen
 Now watch

9.  Task: watch the clip
 What type of music is used?
 Is the sound parallel or contrapuntal? Why?

10. 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?