Sound

Diegetic sound 

Diegetic sounds are from noises that are happening in the scene that haven’t been edited in, this means sounds like people talking or things like footsteps. People can usually tell which sound is diegetic from what they can see on the screen.

Non- diegetic sound 

Non-diegetic sounds are sounds that have been added in, this can include things like music, a narration and sound effects. Non-diegetic sounds are often used to add drama to moments that would be silent without it.

Synchronous sound

Sound that is matched to certain movements occurring in the scene e.g when footsteps correspond to feet walking. 

Asynchronous sound

Sound that matches the action being performed however it is not pricisly synchronised with the action e.g. the sound which is being heard is of a train however what can be seen is a women screaming.

Sound effects

a sound other than speech or music made artificially for use in a play, film, or other broadcast production.

Sound motif

 A dominant or recurring theme/sound

Sound bridge

Sound bridges are one of the most common transitions in the continuity editing style, one that stresses the connection between both scenes since their mood (suggested by the music) is still the same.

Dialogue

A conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film.

Voiceover

a piece of narration in a film or broadcast, not accompanied by an image of the speaker.

Direct address

When the character breaks the forth wall and directly speaks and interacts with the viewer and audience. 


Sound perspective

How close or far away the sound is.