Post #41- Importance of Sound

In this documentary, diegetic sound is used. Diegetic sound refers to sound that can be heard on set by the film crew and cast involved in the process. This diegetic sound is understood as the dialogue throughout every interview. By including diegetic sound, genuine emotion can be conveyed to the audience. This is because the sound comes directly from the interviewee, meaning that emotion is carried through their voice. Because of this, audiences experience the same emotion as the interviewee. Diegetic sound also aids in creating authenticity. By hearing genuine words from a real person rather than an artificial sound, audiences are encouraged to trust the content and build connections with the cast. By providing this diegetic dialogue, there is room for voice cracks, stuttering, crying, etc. This shows that the interviewees take the topic seriously and that cheer has an emotional impact on them which enables the viewers to make connections between the dialogue and main themes.

Non diegetic sound is another sound technique that I have included in my film. This is the opposite of diegetic and refers to sound that is often artificial or imported meaning that the people on set could not hear the sound. In my film this non diegetic sound is identified as voiceovers. In my final excerpt, I will include several voice overs throughout the film. These voice overs will describe actions taking place on screen which may be practices and competitions. During the opening sequence, voiceovers will be done by the interviewees to give audiences a visual and auditory representation of the team. Using voice overs gives me compete control over the meaning that is encoded into the documentary. This allows me to fully express that cheer is what keeps these athletes going, and it has such a positive impact on the people involved lives.

A score is a background song made to fit the mood or tone of a film. I will use scores in several locations, such as the opening sequence. Intense background music will be used to inform audiences that the team takes the sport seriously and that it requires dedication. Scores will also be utilized when inserted clips are on screen. This is important to include because it keeps the content engaging for audiences, allowing me to reach a larger crowd. This enables my company to expand and generate more profit.

Overall, sound plays a crucial role in conveying meaning to audiences, and I have taken all aspects of it into consideration.

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