Diegetic sound
Diegetic sound is `Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose source is implied to be present by the action of the film:
- voices of characters
- sounds made by objects in the story
- music represented as coming from instruments in the story space ( = source music)`
Digetic sound can be either on screen or off screen depending on whatever its source is within the frame or outside the frame.
Another term for diegetic sound is actual sound
Non-diegetic sound:
Sound whose source is neither visible on the screen nor has been implied to be present in the action:
- narrator's commentary
- sound effects which is added for the dramatic effect
- mood music
Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from the a source outside story space.
The distinction between diegetic or non-diegetic sound depends on our understanding of the conventions of film viewing and listening. We know of that certain sounds are represented as coming from the story world, while others are represented as coming from outside the space of the story events. A play with diegetic and non-diegetic conventions can be used to create ambiguity (horror), or to surprise the audience (comedy).
Another term for non-diegetic sound is commentary sound.
I analysed a clip of doctor who which was used in a previous exam.
I analysed only the doctor in this clip and how the different sounds influenced him.
I analysed a clip of doctor who which was used in a previous exam.
Evidence of diegetic
Rustle’s cage
Rushing wind
Chimes
Laser screw driver sliding on the ground
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Explanation-link to character + representation
Shows that he’s trapped.
It’s when the Dr starts to regain his strength
etc. and starts to become more powerful.
It signifies the start of the Dr getting better.
shows how he’s got the power to move his screw
driver.
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Non diegetic evidence
Music has ascending sequences
The music keeps developing and becoming more and more of a build-up, until the clip finishes
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Explanation-link to character +representation
It gives a build-up showing how the doctor is
getting better and stronger.
Showing that the doctor is going to do something
which will ‘save the day’
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