In our second filming exercise, we explored the use of sound in media. Our short video sequence The Final Deed contains different sound forms in order to enhance the quality and effect the visual aspects have on the audience and how sound is extremely mandatory and essential in the film industry.
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We utilised non diegetic sound effectively in the opening section of our exercise. We decided to begin with this particular sequence of the film as it is a prominent and significant part within the entire production and the audience can then register this section later on within the exercise. This specific sector portrays the main character played by Corey in a point of view shot being pursued in a chase. We decided to make the screen black and white and utilise slow motion so the audience can infer that it is an important part throughout the film. This was supported by a non diegetic heartbeat sound effect played while the picture is running on screen to create tension and suspense and is keenly related to the nature of the footage as running induces an increase in heart rate is relevant for this particular section. Furthermore, this heartbeat is an example of parallel sound based on the relevance it has to the picture on screen.
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In the second scene of our exercise which occurs before the previous section in real time is an example of non linear narrative. We did this to envelope the audiences' attention at the start of the film and capture their imagination and create tension. The scene is a discussion between both suspicious characters, one the audience has previously seen running and a mysterious figure who appears dark on the screen. Diegetic sound is used while the mysterious characters are in discussion and we used a wired microphone to enhance the quality of the spoken words. Another source of diegetic sound was the ruffling of the envelope across the table when passed across to the hooded character. I believe we could have improved the sound within the scene by extending this particular part of the film and view the hooded character leaving the room so we could use the sound effect of the door slamming to increase the tension within the scene. In addition, I also believe that we could have improved this particular scene of the exercise by including low level, non diegetic and unsettling music to add to the suspense of the visual setting and support the mystery of the conversation taking place.
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As our third scene opened and the victim Leigh is present on screen I believe we could have used a booming sound when the hooded character Corey appears behind her on screen to make the impact of his presence more shocking for the audience. However, we did input a screaming sound effect when Leigh (the victim) is taken by the hooded villain. This made the action more impacting for the audience based on the fact that the sound works as an extension to the action on screen and it makes the event so much greater than it would have been without the scream.
We utilised contrapuntal sound effectively when the hooded character is stabbing the victim on the floor. This was effective as laughing when performing an action like this is not related as the action is violent and gruesome and laughter is something that occurs when someone is experiencing pleasure. Despite this, the two features placed together could also illustrate the idea of a psychopath which could make the sound and the action relevant for each other. In this case, we could have used some happy or soothing music instead of the hysterical laughter to present contrapuntal sound which may have been a stronger use of contrapuntal sound in our exercise.
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We used diegetic sound when the two police officers appear within the scene as I shout "Oi" at the hooded character who is stabbing the vulnerable victim. This is effective use of diegetic sound as it suggests that authority is now present in the film and the audience can then register this. Furthermore, as the chase begins and one of the officers run past the camera, we used the non diegetic sound of police sirens to show the audience that we were authority figures if they were unsure and this is also used to create suspense as the association with police sirens is danger and trouble.
When the shot changes to a POV shot of the police officer running after the hooded criminal, the diegetic sound of me heavy breathing is a source of creating tension and suspense for the audience as it can be used as a tool to show desperation and effort and corresponded with the POV shot, the breathing makes the audience feel like they are part of the chase and can relate stronger to the action. As the audience has already seen this chase at the beginning of the exercise, they can relate the heartbeat sound they heard first to the sirens and the heavy breathing the second time they see the chase which has allowed them to view the event in both illusion and reality making this a main aspect of the exercise.
We could have improved the sound at the end of this specific sequence by allowing the police sirens to fade when I come into contact with the hooded character and not cut out directly and quickly like the sound does as it would be smoother for the audience when watching the film.
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As our third scene opened and the victim Leigh is present on screen I believe we could have used a booming sound when the hooded character Corey appears behind her on screen to make the impact of his presence more shocking for the audience. However, we did input a screaming sound effect when Leigh (the victim) is taken by the hooded villain. This made the action more impacting for the audience based on the fact that the sound works as an extension to the action on screen and it makes the event so much greater than it would have been without the scream.
We utilised contrapuntal sound effectively when the hooded character is stabbing the victim on the floor. This was effective as laughing when performing an action like this is not related as the action is violent and gruesome and laughter is something that occurs when someone is experiencing pleasure. Despite this, the two features placed together could also illustrate the idea of a psychopath which could make the sound and the action relevant for each other. In this case, we could have used some happy or soothing music instead of the hysterical laughter to present contrapuntal sound which may have been a stronger use of contrapuntal sound in our exercise.
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We used diegetic sound when the two police officers appear within the scene as I shout "Oi" at the hooded character who is stabbing the vulnerable victim. This is effective use of diegetic sound as it suggests that authority is now present in the film and the audience can then register this. Furthermore, as the chase begins and one of the officers run past the camera, we used the non diegetic sound of police sirens to show the audience that we were authority figures if they were unsure and this is also used to create suspense as the association with police sirens is danger and trouble.
When the shot changes to a POV shot of the police officer running after the hooded criminal, the diegetic sound of me heavy breathing is a source of creating tension and suspense for the audience as it can be used as a tool to show desperation and effort and corresponded with the POV shot, the breathing makes the audience feel like they are part of the chase and can relate stronger to the action. As the audience has already seen this chase at the beginning of the exercise, they can relate the heartbeat sound they heard first to the sirens and the heavy breathing the second time they see the chase which has allowed them to view the event in both illusion and reality making this a main aspect of the exercise.
We could have improved the sound at the end of this specific sequence by allowing the police sirens to fade when I come into contact with the hooded character and not cut out directly and quickly like the sound does as it would be smoother for the audience when watching the film.
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