Scenes and Sound!

In class, we met in small groups and discussed our projects in order to provide ideas and to receive feedback. After explaining my ideas and plot to my peers, I realized that my group (for project) and I haven't really talked about or specified the sound that we are going to be using in our film. 

Since our plot mainly concerns internal problems within our main character, it seems unlikely that he is going to be talking with other characters. Therefore, we will be using a combination of diegetic sound and non-diegetic sound. Diegetic sound is when the sound is coming from a visible source or is implied. Some examples include dialogue, footsteps, or knocking on a door. On the other hand, non-diegetic sound includes sound that does not come from a source visible in the narrative world, which means that the characters on the screen are not hearing or making those noises. An example of non-diegetic sound includes music, which is usually incorporated to dramatize the scene. 

This video provides more information and examples about what is considered diegetic and non-diegetic. Specifically, it reminded me that my group and I could incorporate the characters' thoughts so that the introduction includes some form of dialogue, since we aren't using music. However, it may not sound really natural and the lack of a lot of sound could work to further establish the mystery genre. Although including an internal monologue could be interesting, we are probably going to include lots of diegetic sounds. 

 "Elements of Cinema." Elements of Cinema. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.

 Digital image. Diegetic NonDiegetic. Stephen DaVega, 19 Oct. 2009. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.