Sound Elements Report

FOLEY EFFECTS: Foley effects are the reproduction of certain sound effects added to films. It is a technique of recording yourself using everyday objects to create certain sounds like rain, wind, thuds, etc. Here is an example of the production of foley sound:

In this video we can see the recording of foley taking place, with plungers used on sand to recreate the galloping sound of horses.

WILD TRACKS: Wild tracks are audio recordings that are intended to be synchronised into a film but recorded separately. Wild tracks are used on the set of the production, recording the audio of certain actions or movements as they can get an authentic, accurate sound. Here is an example:

In this video there are various sounds of weapons being heard. With one of the sounds being a bow and arrow, we can see that a separate audio recording of an arrow being shot to a target would've taken place and synchronised to the scene.

THEME MUSIC: Theme music is a soundtrack used to recognise a specific character entering a scene. It can also be used as a trigger for a specific type of scene shown. Here is an example:

In this video you will be able to recognise the iconic music for the character Captain Jack Sparrow. This music is used to elevate the scenes that are focused on the character's actions.

VOICE-OVERS: Voice overs is an audio recording of a character or narrator narrating over a scene in a film. They can be used for a character to break the fourth wall and speak directly to the audience, or as a narrator to story-tell. Here is an example:

In this example, the character Maleficent has a voice-over to introduce the storyline of the film to the audience. This helps give an idea to the viewers as to what might happen later.

SCRIPTED SPEECH: Scripted speech is the scripted dialogue that the characters of a film perform for a scene. However the script instructs them to say the line, they will project the emotions as so. Here is an example:

This particular scene in the Hereditary showcases the emotions, loss of control, as the mother projects all of her grief to her son. This clearly shows scripted speech as the characters are illustrating specific emotions and lines to capture the audience's attention.