Sound

Question 1

What are the different forms of sound in cinema? /4

Answer 1

diegtic/non-diegetic

sound effects (foley)

music

dialogue

Question 2

What is a diegetic sound? /2

Answer 2

happens inside the story world

the characters are aware
of the sound

ex.

• dialogue
• radio

Question 3

What is a non-diegetic sound? /2

Answer 3

happens outside the story world

the characters are
NOT aware of the sounds

ex. music score, voiceover

Question 4

What is a film score? /4

Answer 4

music that is chosen or wriiten for the film

non-diegetic

BUT can be diegetic (the source can be seen in the film)

adds mood and meaning to the film

Question 5

Why do some directors refuse to have music in their films? /2

Answer 5

they find it manipulative

easily sways the viewer removing all effect about the cinematogpraphy and plot

Question 6

What are sound effects (foley)? /4

Answer 6

often go unnoticed

viewer does not realize that the effects are not “real”

added in during editing

foley artists use different material in a studio to recreate sounds realistically