Today we watched a pre-recorded lesson in which one of our media teachers, Stuart, taught us about sound used in films and how they are themed and created to suit the images the audience can see.
He first talked about diegetic and non-diegetic sound used in films. We were shown a clip that had non-diegetic music at the beginning of the video, and how it turned into diegetic music when the man walked into the store. The music volume was lowered and had a grainy effect to make it sound like it was coming through the shops speakers.
Another example of sound we studied was voice overs. We saw the differences between a diegetic and non- diegetic voice over. A diegetic voice over, for example, is when a character is narrating writing a letter or reading a message in film. This is diegetic as it is narrating the thoughts of the character. Non diegetic voice rovers can be in film trailers or at the beginning of a film when the actor is giving a backstory to who they are.
We also looked at themed music in films and how films require music and not only images to give a proper story and mood of the moment. For example, the Star Wars films have two major music themes. One of the themes is the Skywalker theme which is used for the Jedi. This theme is a motif as it reoccurs throughout the franchise when the the characters feel hopeful and brave. Another music motif in the franchise is the death Vader theme. This music occurs whenever Darth Vader appears on screen. The music provides an evil tone and atmosphere as it consists of a steady marching pace, similar to an army officer about to go to war, and deeply tuned instruments such as cello’s and drums to oppose the cheerful Skywalker theme that has violins.
In conclusion, music provides the mood and atmosphere needed to emphasise the dramatic or cheerful intent during a scene.
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