Exploring Sound worksheet (U5, LO1: AC 1.

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You are required to complete the tasks on this sheet and place the content in your Weebly Research section calling it EXPLORING
SOUND. You will be required to answer a series of questions in order to pass. They are in RED on this document. You can answer
these questions using examples from TV, film, animation or gaming but will need to provide links so make sure you can do this
when choosing them!

Wherever you use a quote from any other source, please say where you got it from or it could result in a PLAGIARISM mark
which would automatically fail the unit.

Task 1/6: Diegesis and Non-Diegesis

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link Your understanding Example(s) with description
Diegetic sound is any sound that
From my understanding and LINK timecode: 0:56
originates from the world of a film. A very simple way to what I’ve learnt from this Here we can see that walter is closing his
think about diegetic sound is to think of it as that could
make sound in the world of a film. If the characters can definition, diegetic sound is any eyes while driving seeming to fall asleep
hear it, it's diegetic. The sound doesn't have to be featured
on-screen. In fact, many diegetic sounds are not shown sound the characters can hear, and then he springs back up due to the
Diegesis on-screen. Say there’s an emergency and an ambulance is
called. The corresponding siren sound would be diegetic,
even if it’s not shown on screen. This is because it’s a
the natural sound of the world. noise of the truck horn.
natural sound of the film world.

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Non-diegetic From what I’ve learnt from this LINK timecode: 0:37
definition, non-diegetic sound is In this scene we watch as the characters
sound  is any sound in a film that doesn’t
any sound the characters don’t are in shock seeing a brachiosaurus
originate from the world of the film. These are typically
Non- sounds that are added for effect in post-production. For hear but the audience does, walking, the first dinosaur they see and
example, a film soundtrack is almost always non-diegetic
Diegesis sound because the characters don’t hear it. The short
answer to what is non-diegetic sound is this: If the
such as a soundtrack. we can hear the music in the
characters can't hear it, it's non-diegetic.
background playing which they don’t
LINK seem to hear at all.

Task 2/6: Background Music

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both soundtrack music and score music. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link Your understanding Example(s) with description
A soundtrack[2] is recorded music
accompanying and synchronised to the
From my understanding, a LINK timecode: 0:18 in this scene we
images of a motion soundtrack is a collection of all watch as shrek leaves a porta potty with
picture, drama, book, television
program, radio program, or video game; the songs (sound record) which the song All Star playing by smash
a commercially released soundtrack
album of music as featured in the
are played within a film. mouth.
Soundtrack soundtrack of a film, video, or television
presentation; or the physical area of a
film that contains the synchronised LINK in this scene we watch as the
recorded sound.[1]
characters start to miss eachother while
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the song hallelujah is playing in the
background by Leonard Cohen.
A film score is original music written
specifically to accompany a film. The score From my understanding, a LINK in this we listen to the theme song
comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental,
or choral pieces called cues, which are timed to score is original music that has for the character James Bond which was
begin and end at specific points during the film
been made specifically to be a made specifically to be a part of Dr. No a
Score in order to enhance the dramatic narrative and
the emotional impact of the scene in question.[1]
part of a film. film from 1963. Here is the theme being
LINK used within the film LINK.

Task 3/6: Ambience

You are required to give…
  An existing definition of ambient sound. Say where you got it from.
 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link
Ambient sound (AKA ambient audio,
ambience, atmosphere,
atmos or background noise) means the
background sounds which are present
in a scene or location. Common ambient
sounds include wind, water, birds,
crowds, office noises, traffic, etc.
LINK
Ambient
Sound
Your understanding Example(s) with description
From my understanding, 1. LINK timecode: 3:24
ambient sound is the In this scene we can hear the sound
background sound which is of the waterfall as captain jack
present in a location you are at sparrow falls into the water below.
such as wind/traffic if your
outside. 2. LINK timecode: 0:24
We hear the sound of the buildings
around Godzilla burning and getting
destroyed from the immense amount of
heat he is giving off.

3. LINK timecode: 0:00

We can hear the sound of the rain
pouring down, the small waterfall
nearby, the wilderness and more.

Task 4/6: Foley

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of foley sound. Say where you got it from.

 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of each this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short
description.

Name Existing Definition with link
In filmmaking, Foley[1] is the
reproduction of everyday sound
effects that are added to films, videos,
and other media in post-production to
enhance audio quality.[2]  sound effects you would
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Foley
Sound
Your understanding
From my understanding, foley
sound is the recreation of
normally hear everyday they
are recreated to enhance the
audio quality, examples can
include the pressing of buttons
on a keyboard, the clicking of a
mouse and the movement of
chairs.
Example(s) with description
1. LINK timecode: 0:13
In this we can see how foley sound
has been used to make the
movement sound of a mammoth in
ice age.
2. LINK timecode 0:00
We can hear the movement of wall e
and the objects around him which have
been created through the use of foley
sound.

3. LINK timecode: 0:38

We can hear the sound as the man
climbs over the fence while johnny
English simply opens it.

Task 5/6: Recording apparatus

You are required to list as many ways as possible that you could personally record sound for your work. Think about
hardware and software, so for example if you want to use your phone, talk about what type it is and as a result what
software or app you may choose. Talk about other methods you may be able to use, perhaps equipment which can be
booked from the college?
 Name/type of hardware/software Advantage Disadvantage
Easy to access, can use at any Can pick up a lot of background noise
H/ware Mobile Phone (Samsung, recording location.› (bad audio quality).
1: app)

Easy to access, Use daily. Bad audio quality, can make a

H/ware buzzing sound.
Laptop (Built-in Microphone)
2:

Easy to access, simple to use (at Can only be used at home, cant see
S/ware GarageBand (Ipad, audio recording least for me). elapsed time in projects.
1: software)

Commonly use at home, Simple Would require using built-in Laptop

to use, Easy to access. microphone (Bad audio quality,
S/ware
OBS Studio (Recording Software) buzzing sound), can encounter issues
2:
with recording due to constant
updates on it.

Task 6/6: Handling noise and other unwanted sounds (usually WIND)
You are required to give…

 Existing definitions of handling noise, distortion/clipping and gain as they relate to audio recording, microphone use,
etc. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite the definitions in your own words to show you understand what they mean.

Existing Definition with

Name
link
Handling noise, a
phenomenon not understood
well by many, refers to any
undesired noise that comes
from a cable or microphone
Handling noise when being moved or
handled.
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Clipping audio is when an audio
signal is amplified past the
maximum allowed limit, whether in
a digital or analog system. This is
called 'overdrive' and just like the
guitar pedals with the same name, it
Distortion/clipping leads to distortion and a lowering of
audio quality.
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Gain is a unit of
measurement for loudness
of audio. However, as
opposed to volume, which
refers to the final output
volume, gain refers to the
input volume from the
recording source. In other
words, gain controls the
Gain volume of the signal
before it passes through
mixing and recording
devices, and volume refers
to the final output level of
that signal as it comes out
of the speakers,
headphones, or other
audio playback device.
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Your understanding of cause Example with link
From my understanding and
what I’ve learnt from this LINK Timecode 0:00
definition, handling noise is
when any unwanted sound
happens from a
cable/microphone while
being moved/held.
From my understanding and
what I’ve learnt from this LINK Timecode: 0:00
definition, Distortion/Clipping
is when a signal of audio
passes the allowed limit
causing an overdrive to
happen which makes the
audio distorted and lowers
the quality of it.
From my understanding and
what I’ve learnt from this LINK Timecode: 0:00
definition. Gain is a unit of
measurement for the
loudness of audio, gain
controls the volume of an
audios signal before it goes
past mixing and recording
devices.