Sound plays a huge role on the genre of the film. It helps create certain atmospheres or gives dramatic impact.
The first feature film released with a soundtrack was called 'The jazz singer.' Every film before was without sound (just a piano being played by a professional in the corner of the cinema!) The main reason why films didn't have sound till very late was because film companies didn't want to spend large amounts when they were already making huge profits with silent movies.
DIEGSIS- The world of a film
DIEGETIC- Sound that belongs to the world of the film.
DIEGETIC- Sound that belongs to the world of the film.
OFFSCREEN - audience can hear it and see it
ONSCREEN - audience can hear it but not see it
NON DIEGETIC - Sound effects and added sounds. (Not sounds which are emphasised)
NON DIEGETIC - Sound effects and added sounds. (Not sounds which are emphasised)
SOUND BRIDGE This is when the sound from one scene continues into or over the next scene. The images we see change but the sound is still from the previous scene.
PARALLEL SOUND - When the sound complements the visuals onscreen so that the music tone and mood/image matches.
CONTRAPUNTAL SOUND When the sounds we hear and the visuals onscreen that we can see do not match.
Jaws: the Revenge Opening Title Sequence
SOUNDS - NON DIEGETIC
The scene starts with a crescendo - making it seem as if the shark has just woken up. The sound varies from loud to soft as the shark picks up its pace swimming in the sea. As soon as the camera is above the water (sharks point of view) violins are introduced and the rhythm fastens creating a slight tension. AS the camera returns back under the sea the music contrastingly changes into something more relaxed and gentle. The uncertainty of the music reflects the unpredictability of what the shark can do next. The contrasting music of when the camera is nearer then bed of the sea and above the water gives and impressions that the shark is on a search for something and emphasises on what the sharks next target is: something on shore. The shark then reaches above the surface a second time, and the audience are welcomed again with the repetition of the deadly string instruments and all the elements of the orchestra creating a murderous atmosphere. At 2.07 you hear the shimmering of the water, which is a clear indication of the shark peaking through. As it approaches near land and sees the housing the music begins to rapidly pick up its pace with warning harmonies and create tension and suspense. The music quickens, gradually becomes louder and is then met to a sudden stop. As if the shark has found what it is looking for.
The overall impact of the sound, makes the scene seem so primitive and dangerous. It is appealing to our emotions and adds to the horror theme of the film.
SOUNDS - NON DIEGETIC
The scene starts with a crescendo - making it seem as if the shark has just woken up. The sound varies from loud to soft as the shark picks up its pace swimming in the sea. As soon as the camera is above the water (sharks point of view) violins are introduced and the rhythm fastens creating a slight tension. AS the camera returns back under the sea the music contrastingly changes into something more relaxed and gentle. The uncertainty of the music reflects the unpredictability of what the shark can do next. The contrasting music of when the camera is nearer then bed of the sea and above the water gives and impressions that the shark is on a search for something and emphasises on what the sharks next target is: something on shore. The shark then reaches above the surface a second time, and the audience are welcomed again with the repetition of the deadly string instruments and all the elements of the orchestra creating a murderous atmosphere. At 2.07 you hear the shimmering of the water, which is a clear indication of the shark peaking through. As it approaches near land and sees the housing the music begins to rapidly pick up its pace with warning harmonies and create tension and suspense. The music quickens, gradually becomes louder and is then met to a sudden stop. As if the shark has found what it is looking for.
The overall impact of the sound, makes the scene seem so primitive and dangerous. It is appealing to our emotions and adds to the horror theme of the film.
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