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Chapter 6: Sound . Evolution of Film Sound. 1930s-1970s 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). Types of Sound. Dialogue Speech
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Evolution of Film Sound • 1930s-1970s • 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)
Types of Sound • Dialogue • Speech • Voice-over narration • Sound effects • Ambient sound • Foley • Music
Creating Movie Music • Spotting • Cue sheet • Composition • Performance and recording
Functions of Movie Music • Setting the scene • Adding emotion • Serving as background filler • Creating continuity • Emphasizing climaxes/catching the action
Sound Design • Blends realistic and synthetic sounds • Codes: • The sound hierarchy • Sound perspective • Sound bridges • Off-screen sound • Sound montage