Sound
Sound is important in
a thriller film because it can create the atmosphere and tension for the
audience to make them scared. It can also tell how the audience are feeling and
how they are reacting to what is happening. The music can say a lot about a film.
If here is happy music with a dark horror or thriller it makes the audience
distance themselves, however if the music is eerie and scary, then the audience
feel uneasy and involved.
Digetic sound: sound which is part of the film world eg. dialougue, music from a radio jukebox. The sund can be on or off screen
Non-digetic sound: sound whcih is not part of the film world e.g. a soundtrack, sound effects, voice overs
Sounds in films
Sounds are used in films to create understanding for the audience and to create more meaning about the character and their emotions
On screen sound - you can see where the sound is coming from
Off screen sound - you can hear sound but cannot see where it is coming from, but it makes sense to the film world
Parallel sound - the sound you hear goes with the image e.g. a scene with children playing on the beach, happy
How does the speed of editing emphasis the action?
It can make the difference between an action scene with a lot going on and a slow scene where everything is relaxed. Fast editing matches the thriller and slow editing creates tension and suspense
After analyzing scream 2 I discovered both non digetic and digetic sound is used throughout the movie. Non digetic sound is used then the girl is waiting for her parents. The music begins with a slower, more of a soft eery music as she begins to get chased but as the antagonist catches up to the victim and time begins to run out causing the young girl to not be saved, the beat and tempo rises in the background music. This particular sound fits in with the scene because as the music builds and starts to become more intense, the audience also feel the tension and feel on edge as they try to become more involved with the scene and struggle to take their eyes off the scenerio.
Parellel sound is also used within the thriller and this is when the girl is running to find her parents, there is very loud dramatic music and the killer can be seen in the background behind the girl. The dramatic music tells the audience that something bad is going to happen. This is a perfect example of parralell sound because the scene is very dramatic and there is a lot going on therefore it connects well with the sounds. This sound is important in thriller films because when there is loud music it can create a variety of atmospheres, the dramatic music will create a scary and jumpy atmopshere which is essential for thrillers.
Digetic sound: sound which is part of the film world eg. dialougue, music from a radio jukebox. The sund can be on or off screen
Non-digetic sound: sound whcih is not part of the film world e.g. a soundtrack, sound effects, voice overs
Sounds in films
Sounds are used in films to create understanding for the audience and to create more meaning about the character and their emotions
On screen sound - you can see where the sound is coming from
Off screen sound - you can hear sound but cannot see where it is coming from, but it makes sense to the film world
Parallel sound - the sound you hear goes with the image e.g. a scene with children playing on the beach, happy
How does the speed of editing emphasis the action?
It can make the difference between an action scene with a lot going on and a slow scene where everything is relaxed. Fast editing matches the thriller and slow editing creates tension and suspense
After analyzing scream 2 I discovered both non digetic and digetic sound is used throughout the movie. Non digetic sound is used then the girl is waiting for her parents. The music begins with a slower, more of a soft eery music as she begins to get chased but as the antagonist catches up to the victim and time begins to run out causing the young girl to not be saved, the beat and tempo rises in the background music. This particular sound fits in with the scene because as the music builds and starts to become more intense, the audience also feel the tension and feel on edge as they try to become more involved with the scene and struggle to take their eyes off the scenerio.
Parellel sound is also used within the thriller and this is when the girl is running to find her parents, there is very loud dramatic music and the killer can be seen in the background behind the girl. The dramatic music tells the audience that something bad is going to happen. This is a perfect example of parralell sound because the scene is very dramatic and there is a lot going on therefore it connects well with the sounds. This sound is important in thriller films because when there is loud music it can create a variety of atmospheres, the dramatic music will create a scary and jumpy atmopshere which is essential for thrillers.
Off screen sound is used as the parents arrive home and walk through the front door, the first thing that comes to their ears and also the audiences is the fire alarm. This straight away gives the audience a sense of un-ease because generally alarms convey panic and give the audience an insight that something bad is bound to happen. The alarm continues troughout the scene as the parents are rushing around and searching the house for the young girl. The audience watching feel on their toes as they are expecting and waiting for the next bad thing to suddenly happen.
Due to analysing this movie i am now fully aware of how important sound is to a thriller movie and the effects of using particular sounds during particular scenes. If the wrong sound is used at any time then it can change the whole way the scene is supposed to be seen and have a different effect on the audience. The different types of sound that can be used, make it easier to portray how you want it to look by adding the correct sound noises or music.
Due to analysing this movie i am now fully aware of how important sound is to a thriller movie and the effects of using particular sounds during particular scenes. If the wrong sound is used at any time then it can change the whole way the scene is supposed to be seen and have a different effect on the audience. The different types of sound that can be used, make it easier to portray how you want it to look by adding the correct sound noises or music.
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