Sound researchBY ZOË GLEDHILL

Types of sound

Contrapuntal sound: where the sounds or music

used contrast with the film or movie clip it has been inserted

into.

Parallel sound:sounds which we expect to

hear with that genre

Diegetic sound: sound presented as originated from

source within the film's world

Non diegetic sound:Sound represented as coming from a

source outside story space.

Examples The opening to Jaws created a lot of suspense and tension through the use of its music. It told the audience the genre of the film.

However, when different music is played on top of it, it creates a whole other story. It takes a normal sinister dangerous moment and turns it into a joyous fun moment.

Click on the image, to see the opening to Jaws with contrapuntal music.

Click on the image, to see the opening to Jaws with parallel

sound.

Sounds I may useGlass smashing

Footsteps

Screaming

Heavy breathing

Falling into something

Stone being thrown

Hammer hitting something

Heartbeats Click on the image above, to see the sound of a deep breathing whilst running which fits with my opening sequence but also the genre as it shows someone is scared and running from something.

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Click on the image to hear the sound of glass smashing. I will use this because it is a common

theme in thrillers as hearing or seeing something smashing suggests bad luck.

Click on the image, to hear the sound of a heartbeat. This suggests that something is

happening to make the character worried or stressed. It could also suggest that this is the last time this persons heart will beat again.

EvaluationSound is very important in all genres, but I think its most significant in thriller films as it can be used to make the audience feel a lot of different emotions.

Parallel sound can be used to create suspense and tension. It further illustrates the action that is on the screen. Certain sounds are associated with thrillers, thus parallel sound conforms to the conventions.

Contrapuntal sound can be used to create an eerie tone and are effective in psychological thrillers. For example; if someone is re telling a story of a sad time there might be happy music playing over the flashback to create contrast.

Non diegetic sound is effective to create dramatic irony. Letting the audience hear and know something that the character doesn’t know, keeps them engaged and allows them to feel empathetic towards the characters.