Introduction to Sound in Film

What is sound in film? Sound in a film is everything you can hear when watching a film including sound effects, dialogue and music.

Why is sound significant to filmmaking? Sound can change the emotional or physical status of a character and illustrate the phycological thoughts of a character. Sound evokes emotions from the audience and makes the mind feel like it truly is in the place of the film. Sound enhances the movie world and gives hints to the audience of what is next to come. Sounds matches the action on the screen and connects you to what is being seen and heard. Sound smooths out transitions in editing and highlights a theme, message or genre. Sound creates a sense of time and place.

Who is responsible for sound in a movie? Sound designers.

Famous sound designer:

Peat Horner

Pete Horner is an Emmy-winning sound designer and re-recording mixer at Skywalker Sound. He studied percussion and music recording at the Cleveland Institute of Music and discovered the musicality of film sound at American Zoetrope.

Noteworthy movies:

- Jurassic World: Dominion (2022)

- Navalny (2022)

- Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021)

Film would be nothing without sound. Sound is what enhances the world in the film and makes the audience feel like they're really there. A simple switch from happy to devastating music can change the entire interpretation of the movie. Sound sets a mood and creates specific emotions for the audience at the various points in the film. Sound simulates reality and builds up tension which is why I can't wait to start playing around with different sound effects and music once I start filming.