Audio

     Audio is a very important thing in film making. Films use a wide variety of different sounds. Without audio a movie would be boring since sounds are what make a movie what it is. Finding and making the correct sounds takes a lot of work, however if done correctly the sound is a great compliment towards the visuals. I have talked about sound in one of my previous blog posts, so I am going to explore and talk about other types of sounds I didn't get to before.

                                        Diegetic & Non-Diegetic Sound

        Diegetic sound and non-diegetic sound are like opposites. For example diegetic sound refers to the sound or elements that exist and can be heard within the narrative world, like the characters. While non-diegetic audio refers to sounds that are added in post-production and can only be heard by the audience, which means the characters cannot hear them. Diegetic audio is used to enhance the realism of a scene and bring it to life, this is done by incorporating sounds that would naturally exist within the story world, allowing the audience feel as if they are directly experiencing what the characters are. On the other hand non-diegetic audio is solely to influence the audience's emotional response by creating mood and building suspense, or by conveying information that the characters within the story cannot hear. I plan on using both of these audios in my project by adding sound and background music, that the characters cannot hear, and by adding in background dialogue of other golfers.

This video distinguishes the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic audio beautifully. He states what both are and gives examples, as well as he does it quick, which was better for me since I tend to lose focus fast.

                                                Ambient Sound

        Ambient sound is a type of diegetic audio in which the of the natural sound of a location is recorded. The main purpose of ambient sound is to provide consistent and natural background noise for dialogue and sound effects, which results in a realistic sound mix. In addition to creating a realistic sound mix, ambient sound could also be used to establish the setting and atmosphere of a scene. Ambient sound can also create a range of moods from tension and suspense to calm and relaxed feeling. Without ambient sound a scene could feel unrealistic or dead. I plan on adding in bird noises, trees rustling and golf balls getting hit to m project to create a more realistic scene.

This video helps demonstrate a variety of different ambient sound by giving examples as well as giving an explanation on what ambient sounds were.