Week 10

This week’s question is actually a mini-lesson.  Although it has to do with beyond the studio, I think it’s something that you folks will appreciate in your media studies.  Please bear with me . . . read through the post, click on the links, watch the video and the question is at the bottom!

Audio plays a large role in creating a cinematic world.  Although we often times feel everything is about the visuals, the audio really enhances the storyline.  Usually you use dialog, narration, ambience, sound effects, and music.

This week is about how we use this elements.  We learned about MOS when we are shooting to signify there is no synchronized audio to be recorded.  Once everything is edited, 2 more fancy terms can be utilized.  Use these words to impress people . . . Diegetic and Non-diegetic.

These terms describe the way sound is being used in a movie.  Diagetic sound comes from the world of  the movie meaning it’s source is seen in the movie or implied to come for it.

Non-diagetic describes audio that does not come from the space of the film.  Think of music from a soundtrack.  It enhances the story, but does not come from the story itself.

Here is a link to a resource which further describes these terms:

http://filmsound.org/terminology/diegetic.htm

Usually music videos have just NON-DIEGETIC audio, but Ed Sheeran’s video “Don’t” has an interesting mix of both.  Take look at this video and take notice of the creative use of diegetic and non-diegetic audio.

QUESTION – In this music video, which diegetic audio usage is your favorite?  (Please be specific in identifying the time at which it happens or a description of the scene it is used.)