Sound, 1930's Films & Projects

Sound in film can either be diegetic (sound that belongs in the 'world of the film'; for example sound effects)
or
Non diegetic (sound that is added outside the world of the film; i.e, a soundtrack or theme music that sets tone). Any time you use non diegetic sound, you are moving down the continuum from realism towards formalism.

A person who designs and records sound is called a foley artist. Take a look at this website for details about the career of a foley artist and tips on how to effectively use sound in film.

Task: Using your homework (the notes you took in your film journal/notebook on the documentary concerning sound), take 10 minutes this morning and complete the following task (to be turned in as participation credit).

1. Find five different people in the class and "interview" them as to deliver ONE piece of information from their notes about what they learned from the documentary that they thought was essential, interesting, unbelievable, or important.
2. For each of your "interviews" write down the person who gave you the information and the information.

At the end of the exercise (10 minutes) turn in as much information as you have.

The rest of class, please continue working on your research projects on the 1930's (due Friday) and your silent film project.

HOMEWORK: Silent film project & 1930's Topic Presentation.