Sound is a very important element when it comes to films. Sound in
thriller films can help add tension and suspense which will help keep the
audience at the edge of their seat. The music helps to build up and emphasize
on the climax when approaching a scary bit of the film. An example of this is synthesized music; this is the technique of generating sound, using electronic
hardware or software from scratch. We commonly use synthesised music to
generate interesting and unique sounds or timbres incapable of being produced
acoustically. This adds a unique effect to the sound. Also it can be used to
recreate or model the sounds of real- world acoustic instrument or sounds. Furthermore
it can be used to facilitate the automation of system and processes.
Diegetic sound
Another type of sound that is present in many thriller films is diegetic
sound. It can be described as any sound, voice or piece of music that comes
from within the world of the narrative. The source of the sound is visible to
the audience on the screen or the source is implied to be present by the action
of the film. For example voices of the characters, sound made by objects, music
represented as coming from instrument in the story space. One may argue that
Diegetic sound is very crucial due to the fact that is serves as a link between
the audience and the characters. It can serve as an emotional link because the
audience will be able to hear and feel what the character is feeling.
Non diegetic sound
Non diegetic sound is sound such as music or a narrator's voices that
come from outside the space of the narrative which helps create dramatic
effect. These sounds are normally added in the editing process. For example
music is added to highlight the climax and also to build the tension and
suspense. Changes in the music pattern can give the viewer the impression that
something is about to happen, and sometimes it can help reveal the emotions of
the characters.
Voice-Over
Voice- over is a piece of narration in a film or broadcast, not
accompanied by an image of the speaker. Voice overs can help guide the audience
through the film or certain parts of the film. It’s also helps the audience
understand what is going on in every scene.
Dialogue
Dialogue (sometimes
spelled dialog in American English) is a literary and theatrical form
consisting of a written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more
("dialogue" means through or across) people. Dialogue is very
important in thriller films because it can help set the tone of the film. The
dialogue can help the audience separate the protagonist(s) and the
antagonist(s). The dialogue can give a sense of authority or portray weakness.
In addition to this the audience can sense fear or braveness by listening
to the dialogue.
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