sound

4 types of audio-
Background.
Music.
Sound effect.
Dialogue.

Audio is everything we hear.
The loss of sound can also create an impact.

dialogue-
Spoken words.
Establish character definition and relationship.
Shows plot and backstory.

voiceover-
A character talking over a clip or image.
Provides a backstory.
Recorded in a studio.
Known as the 'voice of god'.

music-
Heighten drama and tension.
Establishing time and place.
Move action forward.
Describe a character.
Scene change.

sound effect-
A recorded sound other than speech or music.
Background noise.
Confuse the audience.

diegetic-
Has a physical origin in the film.

non-diagetic-
No direct origin in the film.

contrapuntal sound-
Contrasts with the mood or tone.

parallel sound-
Match a mood of tone or sequence.

exaggerated sound-
Heighten emotion and meaning.