SOUND AND CAMERA

AGENDA

What? Learn to identify

camera angles/movement and

Sound techniques

Why? So that you can

better analyze the messages of film

So that you can apply techniques to your film

I’m so scared

!

SOUND IN SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

TYPES OF SOUND Dialogue

Voice should match message (tone, volume, speed) Sound effects

Synchronous – match a physical event happening in the scene (phone ringing, door closing, etc.)

Asynchronous -not matched with a visible source of the sound on screen but enhance emotional experience (ambulance when couple is fighting)

Music Enhances emotional experience Foreshadows change in mood

http://www.soundjay.com

ADDING SOUND TO YOUR MOVIE

Download sound clip. Rename file .wma by right-clicking. File – “Import into collections.” Drag and drop to appropriate location. Adjust audio levels by clicking on arrow.

LET’S LEARN…AND DRAW

Pick one object. Draw that same object using the different

camera shots.

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

Pay close attention to the motion of the camera, the shots and the angles.

Write down three that you think are extremely intentional.