Student (s) Eunice D. Jade S. Dakota M. Shanique D. | Class Period: 5 | Date: 12/7/23 | Score: / 120 |
Preliminary Exercise 13: Introduction to Sound in Film (Be a Sound Engineer)
Objective: Students will identify the (3) components of sound in film music, sound effects and dialogue. They will define the key components and provide an example to support their understanding. Once they have completed their research, they will become sound engineers, to design and categorize potential sounds to use in the following movie genre: horror, triller, drama and action.
Section A: Definitions and Examples
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Word | Meaning and example |
Sound in film | A sound film is a motion picture with synchronized sound, or sound technologically coupled to image, as opposed to a silent film.
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Sound engineer | A sound engineer is responsible for the technical side of a recording or live performance.
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Soundtrack | A track (as on a motion-picture film or television videotape) that carries the sound record.
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Score | A film score is an original piece of music that is written and tailored for a specific film.
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Incidental Music | Incidental music is music written to accompany or point up the action or mood of a dramatic performance on stage, film, radio, television, or recording; to serve as a transition between parts of the action; or to introduce or close the performance.
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Theme music | Theme music is a musical composition which is often written specifically for radio programming, television shows, video games, or films and is usually played during the title sequence, opening credits, closing credits, and in some instances at some point during the program. Ex. Home Alone – Main Title ('Somewhere in my Memory') |
Sound effects | A sound effect is an artificially created or enhanced sound, or sound process used to emphasize artistic or other content of films, television shows, live performance, animation, video games, music, or other media. Ex. Beep |
Dialogue | Dialogue is a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people, and a literary and theatrical form that depicts such an exchange Ex. Steven- Shutup Garry! |
Ambient Sound | Ambient noise is any sound other than the sound being monitored. Ex. The sound of rain |
Voiceover | Voice-over is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative —is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. Ex. “so now I am putting the egg in the bowl” |
Section B: Becoming a sound engineer. Identify the types of sounds to support each theme.
What types of sound would you select to support the visuals in the introduction to movie set at a Cabin/The Woods?
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Music (List 6 words used to describe this music) | Ominous, Suspenseful, Dark, Haunting, Eerie, Foreboding |
Sound Effects (List 10 effects) | Creaking of wood floors and doors, breathing, screams, high-pitched sounds, low frequency (infrasound), slams, slicing, knocking on doors, ghost sounds (whooshing, indistinct vocalization etc.), synthesizers. |
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.) |
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Music (List 6 words used to describe this music) | Uplifting, Rhythmic, Energetic, Pumping, Exciting, Hip-Hop |
Sound Effects (List 10 effects) | Boy/Girl basketball team running, walking, stumping Crowd cheering Cheerleaders chanting Walking/running on bleachers Music Buzzer The ball bouncing The ball hitting the net The ball flying in the air Coach shouting |
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.) | "Get your head in the game!" - High School Musical (2006) "It's not about the shoes. It's about what you do in them." - Space Jam (1996) "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." - Friday Night Lights (2006) "We're not here to start no trouble; we're just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle." - The Super Bowl Shuffle (1985) |
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Music (List 6 words used to describe this music) | Energetic, Pulsating, Upbeat, Modern, Electronic, Dynamic |
Sound Effects (List 10 effects) | City Traffic Footsteps on Pavement Car Horns Sirens Wailing Urban Ambience Bicycle Bell Subway Rumbling Street Performers Construction Site Police Radio Chatter |
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.) | "I'm walking here!" - Midnight Cowboy (1969) "You talking to me?" - Taxi Driver (1976) "I feel the need... the need for speed." - Top Gun (1986) "Welcome to the party, pal!" - Die Hard (1988) |
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Music (List 6 words used to describe this music) | Intense, Fast-paced, Pulsating, Adrenaline-pumping, Driving, Thrilling |
Sound Effects (List 10 effects) | Screeching Tires Revving Engines Honking Horns Police Sirens Crash and Impact Sounds Shattering Glass Engine Roars Skidding on Asphalt Radio Chatter Doppler Effect (as vehicles pass) |
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.) |
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Music (List 6 words used to describe this music) | Lighthearted, Playful, Cheerful, Upbeat, Sweet, Whimsical |
Sound Effects (List 10 effects) | School Bell Ringing Laughter and Giggles Locker Door Slamming Cafeteria Ambience Classroom Murmurs Pencil Scribbling Footsteps in Hallways Squeaky Shoes on Gym Floor Cheering at Sports Events Chatter in the Hallways |
Dialogue (List 4 lines or words used in popular movies to support your answers.) |
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Reflection
In this exercise I learned how sound plays a big part in creating film. Everyone works together on each part. We all gave detailed input on what to put in each box. We were sitting at a table in the classroom as a group with each person having a computer on a shared document that we are edited on at the same time. The way I feel that me and my team did on this assignment was pretty good. I felt that the communication was there and so was the cooperation.
Work-Cited
Reich, J. (2017) 8. what is sound?, Exploring Movie Construction and Production. Available at: https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/exploring-movie-construction-and-production/chapter/8-what-is-sound/ (Accessed: 14 December 2023).
Reich, J. (2017) 8. what is sound?, Exploring Movie Construction and Production. Available at: https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/exploring-movie-construction-and-production/chapter/8-what-is-sound/ (Accessed: 14 December 2023).
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