Researching Sounds in Film and TV

 Researching Sounds in Film and TV

Diegetic Sounds:

Any sound or effect which naturally originates within the scene, for example a radio playing within the scene. 

Non-diegetic Sounds:

Sounds or effects which come from the outside of the scene – normally added, for example a voiceover added to a shot to explain the thoughts of a protagonist.

Synchronous Sounds:

Sounds which matches the certain movements occurring in the scene, for example horses galloping matching the hooves hitting the ground.

Asynchronous Sounds:

When sound does not match the movements in the scene for example, when a protagonist speaks the sound does not match the movement of the lips or a siren is heard without seeing the police car.

Contrapuntal Sounds:

Sound that does not match the theme of what you are watching, for instance, Over The Rainbow (originated from The Wizard of Oz) is used within a violent scene in the film Face/Off to contrast these two actions.

Leitmotif:

Sound or melody which accompanies the reappearance of a scene or person used repeatedly to remind the audience of the character.