sound in film

Sound in film.

What is sound?

Sound is made up of continuous vibrations, these vibrations travel through the air and can be heard when they reach a person’s ear, different volumes of sound produce different kinds of sounds to our eardrums. Sound in film has to be mixed carefully so sounds are emphasized for the correct atmosphere.

Diegetic:

Diegetic sound is sound who’s source is visible on the screen, also it is implied to be present by the action of the film. It is any sound presented as originated from sources from the films world. It can be either on screen or off screen depending on if the source is inside or outside the frame, this type of sound can be used to create many different meanings to an audience.

Non Diegetic:

Sound who’s source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action. It is represented as coming from a source outside the story space. The distinction between non diegetic and diegetic depends on the understanding of the conventions of film viewing and listening.

 Silence:

Films and TV shows are barely completely silent, but the effect is sometimes used to get a reaction from the audience.

Voice over:

The voice of an actor or actress, the voice often informs the audience but can sometimes push them in wrong narrative directions.