Sound in Thrillers

SOUNDDiegetic- sound occurring from the film.

Non-diegetic- sounds created in post-production.

(Sounds like diabetic, NOT spelt the same)

Listen – What makes an effective soundtrack?

• What do you notice about the sounds?• How does it make you feel?

• What sort of instruments are used?

What do you think is happening?

• Describe what you think may be happening in the scene

What makes a good thriller soundtrack?• ALWAYS in a minor key

• Strings (often high pitched)

• Percussive heart beat sound (usually in the bass)

• Increasing in speed and volume

• Nursery rhyme themes work well for the creepy factor

• No lyrics

• Creates a sense of enigma

Choose Opening Thriller analyse sound

• Choose a thriller film (one you have seen)• Analyse the sound used in the thriller

• Create an animation

• Do this in pairs

Together:

Mise-en-scene + Sound = Atmosphere

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BAK-5CztW4

A full mark thriller from last year!

Find yourselves 3 possible soundtracks to use on your thriller Say why they would be suitable for a thriller.

What you can imagine happening on screen whilst it was playing.

How you might need to change the track in order to use it. Maximum groups of

3, or on your own if you wish)

Post on your blogs by end of the week.Title: Thriller Soundtracks

Soundtrack 1: [Link in a URL or imbed YouTube]Explanation-

Soundtrack 2:[Link in a URL or imbed YouTube]Explanation-

Soundtrack 3: [Link in a URL or imbed YouTube]Explanation-

No reason you cannot also include pictures in this post to illustrate your ideas.

How does Thompson create an atmosphere of threat in the school yard scene in Cape Fear (1962)?

You might want to talk about…

Diegetic Sound

Non-diegetic sound

Mise-en-scene (set)

Mise-en-scene (costume)

Cinematography

How does Thompson create an atmosphere of threat in the school yard scene in Cape Fear (1962)?