Sound, Special Effects and Lighting

Lighting Lighting is a very important aspect for shaping meaning in films. What kind of atmosphere is created in a room lit by candles? Have you ever heard of mood lighting? A room that is brightly lit by neon lights might seem to be sterile or a shadowy room might be eerie or scary. The lighting technicians in a film crew have the task of creating lighting to suit the mood and atmosphere of each scene in a film. Remember that lighting is used in still image visual texts as well as in films. Lighting often reflects the mood; lighter can mean happier, darker can mean scary or sad.

Sound (Diegetic and Non Diegetic) Read through the handout about Sound and Sound Effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM2GTJdsQv4  - How does the sound enhance? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn9V0cN4NWs  How did the different soundtracks to the same scene made you feel? Did the music often match the what you saw? How important is the relationship between shots, lighting and sound?

Special Effects Read through the handout about Special Effects (SFX) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_NreiUYdbw - Discuss - how important are special effects in Sci Fi?

Activity Find a picture book and imagine it is the storyboard for a film. Think about the sound you would want to add. List the diegetic and non diegetic sound you would add for each part of your storyboard.