SOUND ANALYSIS WITHIN TRAILERS- MUSIC AND EFFECTIVE DIALOUGE
The OTS has to have impact to give the audience insight on the type of film they're watching. It needs to be intriguing for people to continue watching, and audio plays a hugely important role in this.
Why is music important?
- It creates a particular atmosphere
- Conveys the character's feelings
- We get a sense of the genre
- Builds tension
Sound was necessary for the dream sequence and without it we wouldn't of got the same effect. We also layered sounds to create a greater overall impact, highlighting suspense and building expectations of our audience. Sound throughout the OTS will be applied, ultimately leading the death scene with a sharp, sudden effect for the jump-scares.
Sound in Horror
What makes horror creepy? When there is a striking difference on what you see and what you hear, it confuses the brain as we are confronted with juxtaposition- the fact that two things are being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. A classic example is the lullaby, as we associate it with the safety of childhood, but then as seen in the woman in Black OTS, it takes a dark and sinister turn.
Why is music important?
- It creates a particular atmosphere
- Conveys the character's feelings
- We get a sense of the genre
- Builds tension
Sound was necessary for the dream sequence and without it we wouldn't of got the same effect. We also layered sounds to create a greater overall impact, highlighting suspense and building expectations of our audience. Sound throughout the OTS will be applied, ultimately leading the death scene with a sharp, sudden effect for the jump-scares.
Sound in Horror
What makes horror creepy? When there is a striking difference on what you see and what you hear, it confuses the brain as we are confronted with juxtaposition- the fact that two things are being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect. A classic example is the lullaby, as we associate it with the safety of childhood, but then as seen in the woman in Black OTS, it takes a dark and sinister turn.
High frequency sounds are usually created by small things and so the brain automatically thinks of something unthreatening. In the shower scene from Physco, the high strings correspond to the movement of the knife, creating a noise the almost sounds like screams of help. The audience therefore feels more empathy towards the victim.
Low frequency has the opposite effect, as its often associated with something big and menacing. Low woodwinds are typically used for this, an example being the classic jaws theme. The simple alternating pattern of two notes creates a tense atmosphere without the need of the shark being on screen. However, having music constantly within the scene can cause ear fatigue, and as said by Claude Debussy, "Music is the space between the notes." The contrast between loud and soft is much more effective than if played throughout. |
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Jump scares
As an iconic characteristic in horror, jump scares are made more effective if subtle layer of music leads up to it as it creates that false sense of security. If a scene goes to silence, the brain automatically recognises that something is going to happen.
Combing sounds including real life examples to create a new sound can be very effective, as seen this jumpscare from Jaws:
As an iconic characteristic in horror, jump scares are made more effective if subtle layer of music leads up to it as it creates that false sense of security. If a scene goes to silence, the brain automatically recognises that something is going to happen.
Combing sounds including real life examples to create a new sound can be very effective, as seen this jumpscare from Jaws:
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Creating new sounds: - Reversing sounds through editing such as human speech - Reverb creates a echoing ghost voice - Panning- sound comes from the source (usually the monster) -Using household objects like a camera reel, metal surfaces, fans for a humming or whistling effect |