Chapter 6: Sound Chapter 6: Sound

Evolution of Film SoundEvolution of Film Sound

1930s-1970s1930s-1970s Optical track, usually monauralOptical track, usually monaural

1950s1950s Magnetic stereo track on select widescreen filmsMagnetic stereo track on select widescreen films

19761976 Dolby Stereo four-channel matrixDolby Stereo four-channel matrix

1992-present1992-present Six-channel digital track (Dolby, DTS, SDDS)Six-channel digital track (Dolby, DTS, SDDS)

Types of SoundTypes of Sound

DialogueDialogue SpeechSpeech Voice-over narrationVoice-over narration

Sound effectsSound effects Ambient soundAmbient sound Foley Foley

MusicMusic

Creating Movie MusicCreating Movie Music

SpottingSpotting Cue sheetCue sheet CompositionComposition Performance and recordingPerformance and recording

Functions of Movie MusicFunctions of Movie Music

Setting the sceneSetting the scene Adding emotionAdding emotion Serving as background fillerServing as background filler Creating continuityCreating continuity Emphasizing climaxes/catching the actionEmphasizing climaxes/catching the action

Sound DesignSound Design

Blends realistic and synthetic soundsBlends realistic and synthetic sounds Codes:Codes:

The sound hierarchyThe sound hierarchy Sound perspectiveSound perspective Sound bridgesSound bridges Off-screen soundOff-screen sound Sound montage Sound montage