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Sound in FilmFilm Analysis Part Three
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OriginsNo completely silent periodOrganists, pianists or even full orchestras supplied live musicals accompaniment in theatres Sound effects created on spot by specialistsOctober 1927: The Jazz Singer
Al Jolson says “You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!”Not first, but most remembered
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Origins (cont.)Sound drew more ticket buyersHowever, created new problems technically:
Cameras in sound proof boxesActors close to microphonesEmphasized speech more than movement
In theatres- can’t keep up reels with soundComical misalignments (male voice with female)Movietone sound-on-film standard by 1931
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Diegetic SoundSound in film divided into two major categories: diegetic and non-diegeticDiegetic: sound that is within the world of the film/ characters can hear it
DialogueSounds made by objects in the story
Example: Perks of Being a Wallflower (0:00-1:00)
Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09I8KCD63MQ
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Non-Diegetic SoundSound that is not present within the world of the film:
Score (aka background music)Narrator’s commentary
Example: Marie Antoinette (0:00-1:00)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfO0TgcDUnI
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Diegetic or Non-Diegetic?Which is which? Scene Number One (0:00-0:20): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNv5sPu0C1E Scene Number Two (0:00-0:35): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kpHK4YIwY4
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CategoriesFour main kinds of sound:
DialogueSound EffectsScorePopular Song
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Sound EffectsAll other sound (except most dialogue) is added laterFoley is performed while watching projected film and is sometimes called “walking Foley” b/c of footsteps requiredThe Foley techniques are named for Jack Foley, a sound editor at Universal Studios Car engines, explosions, etc. are added by the sound effects editor(s)
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Foley Artists at WorkFoley artists at workView film while creating soundshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNvKhe2npMM
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Musical ScoreFilm score conveys mood, emotion and character in ways dialogue cannot1908: first score tailored for filmLeitmotif: short musical phrase representing and recurring with a character, situation or emotion (examples: Jaws, Star Wars)Hints at unspoken conflicts or feelingsFilm scores are usually composed after the film has finished shooting.
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SongsUse of existing popular songs, composer takes advantage of the audience’s prior associations with music. Well-known songs can establish historical periods/timeOriginal songs, written specifically for a film, may highlight a particular moment or entire film’s themeIn musicals, songs function as a type of dialogue—closely interwoven with scriptSongs for musicals are written and recorded before production begins.
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Which sounds are showcased?
Scene One: Wayne’s World (0:18- 0:45)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STt9dqPsFTE&feature=related Scene Two: The Social Network (0:20-1:34) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehUC5l-lGM&list=PLB2DE32871180A772
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Which sounds are showcased?
Scene Three: Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace (0:20-0:45) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQxrJBNQg4A Scene Four: Jurassic Park (2:20-2:35)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9SEFMIBwAs
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Exit Activity After watching the following scene, use ALL of the information that we have learned in the past few days to evaluate the scene using the half-sheet given.Clip from Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdqbdEKeJ_4
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Which film to analyze?Moneyball (2011)
Director: Bennett Miller Genre: Biopic, Sports, DramaTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4QPVo0UIzc
The Prestige (2006)Director: Chris NolanGenre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VaCFcNGTHo