SoundTo ensure the correct atmosphere for the sequence is maintained, sound must be mixed very carefully.

Selective Sound – Emphasis key sounds within sequence.

Ambient Sound – Creating particular atmosphere or sense of place.

Sound Bridges – Sound to help transitions between sequences pass more fluidly (connecting shots.)

Sound Effects – To create sense of realism or psychological impact/effect.

Diegetic – Sound source visible on screen

Voices Objects Music represented as instruments

Non Diegetic – Sound source not visible on screen

Voice overs (internal) Sound effects There can be transitions between non diegetic and diegetic where sounds will enter the

world.

Synchronous – To reinforce the event, when a sound effect matches the physical event.

Asynchronous – Sound originates outside the diegetic reality (soundtrack.)

Contrapuntal – Noise or sound effect which doesn’t match visuals, often juxtaposed to create alternate meaning.

Voiceover – Voice of character, often guides or informs the external audience, may be used to push them in the wrong narrative direction.

Theme Music – Introduces, develops throughout film often ends, maybe indicate personality or emotional journey, symbolise iconic events.

Musical Score – Used to create atmosphere, link sequences, often information about characters, tells mood of the scene.

Silence – Occasionally used to provoke reaction from audience.