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Sounds_Micro_Element powerpoint presentation
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- 2. Different types ofsound in a media text The fictional world of a moving image text is called a diegesis. Within the diegesis sound is broken into diegetic and non- diegetic sound. •Diegetic sound is sound from within the story world. The characters, the inhabitants of the story world, can hear it •Non-diegetic sound is outside of the story world. Sound which only the audience can hear Diegetic vs Non-diegetic Synchronous Sound •Synchronous sound is sound that matches the onscreen visuals - there is a visible source for the source. Asynchronous Sound •Asynchronous sound is sound that does not match the onscreen visible - there is no visible source for the sound. Sychronous sound vs Asynchronous Sound
- 3. DIEGETIC SOUNDS Dialogue •Dialogue isthe spoken words of the characters within the diegesis. •Dialogue can provide narrative information but the vocal delivery can signify the emotional psyche of a character and provide background information such as where they are from and their education. •When analysing dialogue you should consider the speed at which a character is talking, their accent and dialect, pitch, tone and lexis. Sound Effects •Diegetic sound effects are from within the diegesis. •These are often heightened for effect and examples can include; footsteps, gunshot, knocking on a door, floorboards creaking. •Sound effects can help integrate the audience into the story world, provide narrative information and help evoke an emotional response.
- 4. DIEGETIC SOUNDS Ambient Sound •Ambientsound is an essential part of the sound design. •Ambient sounds are also referred to as background sound, this helps to orientate the audience - letting them know where action is taking place. Ambient sound also helps to create atmosphere and makes a scene feel more realistic. •For example if a scene is taking place on a busy high street the audience will hear cars revving, people chatting, sirens of emergency vehicles, doors opening and closing, beeping of traffic light lights, mobile phones ringing and numerous footsteps. Music •Music can be diegetic if it is coming from a source within the diegesis. •For example a radio, bluetooth speaker, an alexa or stereo. Music can help to create atmosphere and convey the unspoken feelings of a character.
- 5. NON-DIEGETIC SOUNDS Voiceover •A voiceoveracts as a narrator for the audience, providing narrative information. •The narrator of a story is often a character. •This is called a homodiegetic voiceover. •If that character is the protagonist (lead character) then it is called an autodiegetic voiceover. Sound Effects •Non-diegetic sound effects are not as commonplace as diegetic ones but they are often used to evoke an emotional response from the audience. •A good example would be a heartbeat during a chase sequence.
- 6. NON-DIEGETIC SOUNDS CONT. Score andIncidental Music •This is the accompanying music to a scene. •It is very powerful because it helps to create atmosphere, convey the emotional state of a character and elicits an emotional response from the audience. Soundtrack •This is the complete compilation of music and sound that accompanies a film or television show. Themes •Themes are pieces of music that have been created for and are synonymous with a particular TV show, podcast or radio show. •They tend to be the opening to a show and create familiarity for the audience.
- 7. NON-DIEGETIC SOUNDS CONT. Sound Motif •Thisis a sound attributed and associated with some particular. •A classic example is the ‘shark theme’ associated with Jaws. •The repeated use of the sound became synonymous with the appearance of the Shark and signified impending danger. Describing Sound •When analysing sound there are a variety of ways that it can be described. Melodic Sound •Melodic sound will have positive and pleasing connotations. •It will be uplifting, mellow and sweet-sounding.
- 8. NON-DIEGETIC SOUNDS CONT. Discordant Sound •Discordantsound is harsh and unpleasant to listen to. •It will provide negative connotations. Contrapuntal Sound •Contrapuntal sound will not match the onscreen visuals. •For example if two characters were trashing a room the music would be upbeat and cheery. •The sound in this instance would signify a disturbed state of mind - the characters take pleasure in being destructive and troublesome.
- 9. NON-DIEGETIC SOUNDS CONT. Sound Bridge •Asound bridge is an audio transition to help a text move into a new scene. •A sound will start in one shot and be carried over to the next. •For example a character is dreaming and the audience hears the beeping of an alarm clock, the beeping continues as the shot transitions to the character lying in bed and reaching a hand to switch off the alarm. Stings •Stings are another way of helping to transition scenes and can also be found in radio. •Stings are like punctuation. They signal the end of a scene and help create a smooth transition into the next.
- 10. Activity Think like asound engineer • Sound plays a significant role, not only in the development of a narrative but in the emotional response of audiences. Working with a partner, develop an idea for the opening of a new television drama. Create a soundscape for it. • Feel free to go on https://incompetech.com/ select Royalty- Free Music • Pair and share: share your ideas with another pair • Reflection: write a short paragraph that justifies the choices and decisions that you have made and outline what meaning you intended to create.