Senioritis Pre-Production – Sound Designer’s Journal

Summary

SMART Goal

By May 10th, as part of team 7, I will explore and implement elements regarding both diegetic and non-diegetic sounds into my team’s film by following the book Cinematic Storytelling by Jennifer Van Sijil.

Cinematic Storytelling Elements

  • 35. Realistic Sound (Diegetic) (Character)

Realistic sound, or diegetic sound, is sound that would logically fit into audio depicted on the screen. In other words, it is sound that even the characters in the film can hear. For character specific diegetic sound, the sound is used to reveal charater.

  • 36. Realistic Sound (Diegetic) (Emotional Response)

Emotional responsive diegetic sound is another type of realistic sound that is used to evoke an emotional response.

  • 37. Expressive Sound (Diegetic) (Outer World)

Expressive sound is another type of diegetic sound that has been altered to create a dramatic effect.

  • 38. Surreal Sound (Meta-Diegetic) (Inner World)

Surreal sound is the sound that is in the characters’ head. It is used in order to, again, create a dramatic effect.

Test Recordings

  • Background chatter is present
  • For final recordings, make sure area is fully clear before recording
  • Record multiple takes to find the best one

Equipment Checklist

  • Audio deck
  • Audio deck Cord
  • Boom mic
  • Boom mic pole
  • Computer
  • Premiere Pro
  • Soundtrap

Recording Workflow

Steps for set up:

  • Carry equipment to location, unconnected
  • Attach cord to both audio deck and mic pole on the spot
  • Do a test record and start filming!

Location Maps

Foley Sounds

  • Shoes walking
  • Papers shuffling
  • Phone notification
  • Outdoor room tone
  • Indoor room tone

Discussions with Director

We decided to use no soundtrack to surround the main character with attention without taking any away.

Influences from Films

North by Northwest – Sound designed by Bernard Hermann

When the camera cuts back to the character after it shows the plane, you can still hear the plane sounds. I would like to use this sort of thing as well in our upcoming film.

What I Learned and Problems I Solved

I learned the different types of diegetic and non-diegetic sound, as well as how to incorporate them into our film.

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