Transcript Media Journal

Media Journal
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What are the four aesthetic elements we
will be examining in our study of applied
media aesthetics?
Describe at least three ways that sound
can be used and manipulated to create
viewer impact.
Sound
Broadcast and Video Production I
Sound
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Sound is an integral part of television and film.
In the very early days of television, sound and
pictures were recorded, processed, and
broadcasted simultaneously. There was no
opportunity or equipment to adjust the sound
quality or add additional sound elements.
Today we have sophisticated equipment that can
be used to enhance productions by adjusting
audio levels, adding sound effects, and adding
music or background sounds.
Three Functions of Sound
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Information
Outer orientation
Inner orientation
Information Function
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Purpose is to communicate specific
information verbally.
In television, we most often see this
function through:
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dialogue between characters
direct address to the viewers by a performer
(State of the Union Address by the President,
celebrity endorsing a product)
narration (documentaries, news packages).
Outer Orientation
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Specific sounds can help us reveal and
define the location of an event and
characteristics of the environment
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In a close-up shot of a woman with outdoor
sounds such as birds singing, a rustling brook,
and barking dogs, we may assume that she is in
the country
The echoing of a large empty warehouse
compared to the close confines of a busy
restaurant.
Outer Orientation
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Sounds can also help establish the time.
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Typical morning sounds are the alarm clock,
water running in the shower, and breakfast being
cooked in the kitchen.
An evening or night in the country has cricket
sounds, trees blowing in the wind, and owls.
Outer Orientation
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Sound can describe a specific situation.
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Dogs barking madly outside might indicate that
someone is on the property.
Sound can be used to predict or signal an
upcoming situational change.
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Music changing from a happy tune to an ominous
mood.
Inner Orientation
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Music is one of the most direct ways of
establishing a certain mood.
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It can make us laugh, cry, feel happy or sad.
We can use a variety of sounds to go with
our camera shots to show a person who
feels calm, excited, or agitated.
Sound effects can also be used to increase
the energy of a scene.
Professional Example
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The addition of sound to a production is a
very interesting process that takes careful
planning and a team of individuals.
View “The Sound of Miracle” Behind the
Scenes Featurette
Reflection
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In your notes, reflect on the featurette.
What stands out to you? What do you
remember? What was surprising? What
was interesting?