The document discusses various types of sound that can be used in film including selective sound to emphasize key elements, ambient sound to set the atmosphere, and sound bridges to transition between shots. It also covers diegetic versus non-diegetic sound, synchronous versus asynchronous sound, contrapuntal sound effects, voiceovers, theme music, musical scores, and the use of silence to build tension.

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Sound
Selective sound
Used to emphasise key sound elements
Ambient sound
Creates an atmosphere
Sound bridges
Used to help move from one shot to the other
Sound effects
Are used to create realism
Diegetic sound
The sound’s source is on the screen or implied to be so
Non-diegetic sound
Sound which’s source is not on the screen
Synchronous sound
Where the sound matches the action
Asynchronous sound
Where there is no action to match the sound often are soundtracks
Contrapuntal
A noise or sound effect that doesn’t match the visuals
Voiceover
The voice of a character that doesn’t have to be seen in the film
Theme music
The music that introduces the film and gives the film a theme
Musical score
Used to create atmosphere or used to show a characters presence

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Silence
Often used to build tension or cause a reaction from the audience