Learn


Focus on Effect:  Sound


Now, you will learn more about sound in the Elements of Film video:

diegetic sound
       non-diegetic sound       voice-over

  Note It

Open your Elements of Film Handout.  If you printed the handout before, use the same handout again to record your observations.

  View

  1. Open the Elements of Film video.

  2. Click on the term “Sound” located on the left side of the screen in the menu of the Elements of Film video.

  3. Click on the YouTube icon on the bottom of each definition’s slide to see each technique in action.  What is the effect of each technique?



  4. Record your observations on your Elements of Film Handout in the space provided.  Which directorial choices regarding sound did you notice?  What was the effect of those choices?

WHAT’S NEXT?


Next, you will learn about the last topic in cinematic techniques:  Lighting!