Sound in Films

We have now learnt the importance of sound within a film. Sound can create an atmosphere within a visual image that without sound would not be possible. Sound can create many different moods for the viewer including suspense, shock, happiness and sadness.

We learnt about the two types of sound within all films.

Diagetic Sounds

Daigetic sounds are sounds within the film, they are directly relevant and important to the scene showing. For example when a gun shoots the viewer hears a bang and someone talking.

Non-Diagetic Sounds

Non-Diagetic sounds are sounds that are not directly relevant to the scene being shown. For example someone narating (sound over) and music in the background which is not being played by any of the characters or in the film.