Movie and Genre
Movies and GenreGenresDefinition: a group of films that employ
similar techniques, plot lines, characters, etc.
In the US, limited:
Represent universal themes and morals
Combine to create fresh approach while still meeting the
standard expectations
GenresWesternRomanceHistoricalDrama War
FantasyDocumentaryPolitical
GangsterSuspenseHorrorTeenComedyAction/adventureSci-fiInternationallyLess
concerned with conventions of genre Less commercial
pressureDifferent audience expectations
Genre ConventionsPlotSituationCharactersBody
languageDressDialogueSettingObjects/equipmentLook or
styleSoundDiegetic sound
Diegetic soundAudio elements we SEE within the film frame (part
of the story):DialogueFootstepsCar doorEtc.Synchronous Simultaneous
recording of sound and imageRealistic Requires continuity between
images
Nonsynchronous Used sound only selectivelyImage might show one
subject and sound might represent anotherEdited select
audioDubbed-re-record voicesMontage dialogue of one character
overlaps with anotherNon-diegetic sound
Non-diegetic soundAudio that comes from off-screenMusical
scoreSound effectsSound effectsAtmospheric OR Add
meaningPitchhigh-pitched = suspense, plot climaxlow-frequency
=dignity, solemnity, anxiety, mysteryVolumeLoud = forceful,
intense, threateningQuiet = delicate, hesitant, weak
Tempo speed = tension
Sound effectsMotif : associating a character or action with a
certain sound
Cinma vrit: avoiding simulated or re-created soundsDivide into
groupsGroup 1: (by the bookshelves) NON DIEGETICOlivia Burkart,
Meredith Rorer, Bobby Cheek, Desmond Jeffries, Parker Layton, Kayla
Mavrakis, Hannah Maxson, Jordan Murray
Group 2: (by the pencil sharpener) DIEGETICDanny Nemati, Dani
Rosander, Chris Stum, Connor Wendt, Monica White, Collin Wilson,
Mandy ManessKeep a list of all sounds noted for the opening and
closing 5 minutes of the film
Group 1: LeaderGroup 2: LeaderSecretary SecretaryPitch
SynchronousVolume Non-synchronousTempo imageMotif
edit/dub/montagePresenter Presenter
Example:SOUNDAlarm goes offrepeatedly
RELATIONSHIP TO THEMESheightened sense of anxiety, pressed for
timeSelect the 5 most important from each the opening and
closing.
For each sound, list the relationship of that sound to the main
themes of the movie.Rewrite your information in a grid format on
large paper
Present information to the class
