Monday, February 24, 2025

The Role of Sound in Our Project

 Sound design is a vital yet often underestimated element that can easily help to shape the audiences connection to the project. In out film opening, sound will play a crucial piece in presenting the protagonist's internal dilemmas as well as creating the atmosphere. By carefully using both diegetic and non-diegetic sounds, we can create an immersive experience that further enhances the story beyond just relying on visuals.

We hope to use a consistent variation of ambient noise, dialogue as well as emotional music, inserted throughout reflecting the struggles of our main character. At school, we will utilize distant chatter and the soft hum of the ceiling lights to create a tense demeanor surrounding the protagonist. Attached is an example of the type of background noises we are looking for.

In contrast, at the main character's home, the environment will be more eerie and quiet. Creaky floorboards or muffled conversations can create a tense, unstable environment. The music in these scenes will switch between heavy tones and softer more melancholy like melodies. 


By carefully and deliberately designing the film's soundscape, we can create additional depth to our story, ensuring that there are contributions coming from every sound we produce throughout. The sounds need to further develop and enhance the characters as well as the world around them. This can hopefully perfect the immersive qualities of the film and strengthen the impact of it as well. 



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