Sound

Sound Definitions:

Sound bridge: A common type of sound editing that can lead in and out of scenes.


Pleonastic sound: Use of exaggerated sound is a techniques also known as 'Foley Sound'. E.g. Footsteps, or doors creaking open sounds are edited louder than the normal sound would be.


Parallel sound: Sounds that match with the scene. E.g. A happy scene will have an upbeat, cheerful music/ sounds that connote with the feeling of happiness.


Contrapuntal sound: Opposite sound editing technique where the sounds do not match the scene. Used to create a disorientating effect on the audience. E.g. Opening sequence scene of the 'The Shining'. The opening sequence starts with shots of a beautiful scenery while eerie background music.


Sound can synchronous or asynchronous. 

Synchronous: sound caused by some event on screen therefore matches with action. 

Asynchronous: sound separate from action, such as voiceover or dialogue.