LA1: Understanding The Purpose of Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound
Diegetic Sound
Diegetic sound is a noise which has a source on-screen. They are noises which are heard by both the character and the audience and sometimes could be edited in, e.g. like a phone call. Diegetic sound can be dialogue between characters or footsteps. Diegetic sound exists inside of the story and is heard by the characters. Taken from -
Stephanie B. What is the difference between ‘Diegetic’ and ‘Non-diegetic’ sound?. Available: https://www.mytutor.co.uk/answers/1621/GCSE/Media-Studies/What-is-the-difference-between-Diegetic-and-Non-diegetic-sound/. Last accessed 28th Feb 2020.
An example of diegetic sound in film -
I think this clip shows good use of diegetic sound in film since from the beginning to around two minutes in, the scene shows the main characters just talking to each other. The scene also starts with the sound of a radio, which you may firstly think is a non diegetic sound, yet it goes on to show the house and more importantly the main character in bed in his room - connotating how they were the ones listening to the radio. Importantly, just from this first clip of the family talking we are able to work out the main focus/plot of the film along with a glimpse into each character and how they act.
Non - Diegetic Sound
Non - diegetic sound is a noise which does not have a source on-screen, they have been added in. For example: music, voiceovers, sound effects, etc. They are often used to add drama to moments that would be silent without it, e.g. in horror films, fast paced music is used to create tension.
An example of non-diegetic sound in film -
The ending scene of The Breakfast Club I believe is a good use of non-diegetic sound since while containing the song Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds ( which I believe is more well known/memorable due to the film ) it uses the voiceover of the character John Bender who reads out the letter they wrote which was the key point of the film. I think this scene works so well and is so effective for the audience as it's concluding the film and all the changes that happened to the characters within it.
An example of diegetic sound into non-diegetic
This specific scene from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing is a good example of a diegetic sound going into a non-diegetic sound. The scene starts off with the two main characters talking while practicing their dance ability upon a tree which has fell down, creating a bridge. After the dialogue stops, the music starts off quietly then gradually gets louder, eventually showing the two characters dancing. I think this scene is so effective for the audience as if there were no music on top of the scene, it would just be silent which would come across quite awkward to the audience, but since this isn't the case the music makes it more fun and enjoyable to watch.
Diegetic sound is a noise which has a source on-screen. They are noises which are heard by both the character and the audience and sometimes could be edited in, e.g. like a phone call. Diegetic sound can be dialogue between characters or footsteps. Diegetic sound exists inside of the story and is heard by the characters. Taken from -
Stephanie B. What is the difference between ‘Diegetic’ and ‘Non-diegetic’ sound?. Available: https://www.mytutor.co.uk/answers/1621/GCSE/Media-Studies/What-is-the-difference-between-Diegetic-and-Non-diegetic-sound/. Last accessed 28th Feb 2020.
An example of diegetic sound in film -
I think this clip shows good use of diegetic sound in film since from the beginning to around two minutes in, the scene shows the main characters just talking to each other. The scene also starts with the sound of a radio, which you may firstly think is a non diegetic sound, yet it goes on to show the house and more importantly the main character in bed in his room - connotating how they were the ones listening to the radio. Importantly, just from this first clip of the family talking we are able to work out the main focus/plot of the film along with a glimpse into each character and how they act.
Non - Diegetic Sound
Non - diegetic sound is a noise which does not have a source on-screen, they have been added in. For example: music, voiceovers, sound effects, etc. They are often used to add drama to moments that would be silent without it, e.g. in horror films, fast paced music is used to create tension.
An example of non-diegetic sound in film -
The ending scene of The Breakfast Club I believe is a good use of non-diegetic sound since while containing the song Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds ( which I believe is more well known/memorable due to the film ) it uses the voiceover of the character John Bender who reads out the letter they wrote which was the key point of the film. I think this scene works so well and is so effective for the audience as it's concluding the film and all the changes that happened to the characters within it.
An example of diegetic sound into non-diegetic
This specific scene from the 1987 film Dirty Dancing is a good example of a diegetic sound going into a non-diegetic sound. The scene starts off with the two main characters talking while practicing their dance ability upon a tree which has fell down, creating a bridge. After the dialogue stops, the music starts off quietly then gradually gets louder, eventually showing the two characters dancing. I think this scene is so effective for the audience as if there were no music on top of the scene, it would just be silent which would come across quite awkward to the audience, but since this isn't the case the music makes it more fun and enjoyable to watch.
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