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Sound
Sound:
In film there are two types of sound: diegetic and
non-diegetic.
Diegetic sound is sound that is within the story, the sound
the characters ca hear. Within this there is dialogue and ambient sound.
Dialogue is speech and ambient sound is sound that sets the scene.
Non-diegetic sound is sound that only the audience can hear,
for instance the film’s soundtrack and voiceovers/ narration.
Sound stereotypes for particular genres-
Comedy-
Music in comedy openings is conventionally happy and upbeat,
sometimes becoming quite ‘silly’. It is often high pitched to convey this
contentment. In some cases, popular modern pop music is used.
Horror-
Music in horror openings is usually in a minor key to create
a tense and atmosphere. Notes are often either very staccato to create a
panicked and jumpy feeling, or very long to add to the/ create an air of
mystery and suspense; very high pitched or very low pitched, there’s no middle
ground. Violins are commonly used, as
are a cellos and other string instruments. There is also, usually, a repeated
section.
Action-
Music in action openings is conventionally very dramatic and
powerful. It does this by having suspenseful music, which reaches a crescendo
at the key moment of the action. Pop or orchestral music is usually used
depending on the plot (e.g. a spy film may be more orchestral).
Romance-
Music in romance openings is often old fashioned music, with
slow legato notes. Instruments commonly used are violins and the piano. The
songs tend to be light and airy, and are frequently used over dialogue.
Sci-fi-
Music in sci-fi openings, much like action, is very dramatic,
adventurous, suspenseful and powerful, and is usually orchestral. Drums tend to
play a large part in creating this atmosphere, as do string and brass
instruments.
Western-
Music used in western openings is conventionally quite or fast
paced (depending on the scenario), simple and percussive, and often uses acoustic
guitars and whistling sounds. This gives the feeling of people joining in. it
can be very dramatic and tense but usually mimics what’s happening at that
point in time (e.g. it could mimic horse’s hooves).
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