1. Chapter 6: Sound Design and Technology

2. Evolution of Film Sound  1930s-1970s  Recording played in sync with film  Optical track, usually monaural  1950s  Magnetic stereo track on select widescreen films  1976  Dolby Stereo four-channel matrix  1992-present  Six-channel digital track (Dolby, DTS, SDDS)

3. Types of Sound  Diagetic vs. Nondiagetic Sound  Speech  Dialogue or monologue  Voice-over narration  Sound effects/Noise  Ambient sound  Foley  Music

4. Functions of Movie Music  Setting the scene  Adding emotion  Serving as background filler  Creating continuity  Emphasizing climaxes  Matching the action  Ironic commentary

5. Sound Design  Blends realistic and synthetic sounds  Codes:  The sound hierarchy  Sound perspective  Sound bridges  Off-screen sound  Sound montage