Sound elements production report on experimenting and producing sound - UNIT 16

Foley effects

Foley effects are the production and recording of sound effects. They are usually created by foley artists to help enhance the realism and try to make the film as realistic as possible. Examples of foley effects that could be walking on snow, creaking doors and so much more. Some examples of this being used are in the videos below:

In this video we can see that the effects that are made produced the sound of a ticking of a clock and a heart pumping. This is used in the film ratatouille. Here we can see how foley effects are used in films. 

Wild tracks

Wild tracks are audio that can be recorded on location or extra takes of lines preformed for audio only. Sometimes wild tracks are recorded separately after the production has taken place. This could be because they ran out of time or the wild track wasn't available at the time and needed to be synchronised. Below is an example of wild tracks being used: 

Here we can see the film extraction. By watching this clip, we can see that wild tracks are being used. One way this is shown is the knife being used. When thinking about the production stage, we know that not an actual knife has been used. This means that the production team had to record and synchronise the sound of the knife when the protagonist was slicing the enemies throat. 

Theme music

Theme music is used recorded and produced to show a specific character or team entering the scene within a film. An example of where this is shown is in Star Wars with the entering of Darth Vader:

This audio is so recognisable by the audience. This means that when the audience is watching the film, and hear the theme music they will instantly connect the theme music with the entrance of Darth Vader. 

Voice-Overs

Voice-overs are used in audio-visual products in a variety of ways. However, one of the main purpose of using voice-overs is that to show a character's thoughts that are being expressed or narrating the story. Below is an example of where voice-overs are being used for this specific purpose:

When looking at this trailer, we can see that the protagonist is narrating what the world is like in that certain year. This allows the audience to understand what is happening in the trailer and appeal them to watch the film, when it later airs. 

Scripted speech

Scripted speech allows the actor to deliver their lines in a specific way so that the dialogue spoken creates that specific meaning that the director wants to create. An example of where this is shown is in the radio programme: The Archers Omnibus. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001x48r

By looking at the scripted speech, we can see that the actors rehearse their lines with each other so that they can act as believably as possible. 

This is for Unit 16.