2. Movies and Genre

3. Genres Definition: a group of films that employ similar techniques, plot lines, characters, etc. In the US, limited: Represent universal themes and morals Combine to create “fresh” approach while still meeting the standard expectations Satisfy movie- goers Make more money Provide more films

4. Genres Western Romance Historical Drama War Fantasy Documentary Political Gangster Suspense Horror Teen Comedy Action/adventure Sci-fi

5. Internationally… Less concerned with conventions of genre  Less commercial pressure  Different audience expectations

6. Genre Conventions Plot Situation Characters Body language Dress Dialogue Setting Objects/equipment Look or style

7. Sound

8. Diegetic sound

9. Audio elements we SEE within the film frame (part of the story): ▫Dialogue ▫Footsteps ▫Car door ▫Etc.

10. Synchronous Simultaneous recording of sound and image Realistic Requires continuity between images

11. Nonsynchronous Used sound only selectively Image might show one subject and sound might represent another Edited –select audio Dubbed-re-record voices Montage – dialogue of one character overlaps with another

12. Non-diegetic sound

13. Audio that comes from off-screen ▫Musical score ▫Sound effects

14. Sound effects Atmospheric OR Add meaning Pitch ▫high-pitched = suspense, plot climax ▫low-frequency =dignity, solemnity, anxiety, mystery Volume ▫Loud = forceful, intense, threatening ▫Quiet = delicate, hesitant, weak Tempo ▫speed = tension

15. Sound effects Motif : associating a character or action with a certain sound Cinéma vérité: avoiding simulated or re-created sounds

16. Divide into groups Group 1: (by the bookshelves) NON DIEGETIC Olivia Burkart, Meredith Rorer, Bobby Cheek, Desmond Jeffries, Parker Layton, Kayla Mavrakis, Hannah Maxson, Jordan Murray Group 2: (by the pencil sharpener) DIEGETIC Danny Nemati, Dani Rosander, Chris Stum, Connor Wendt, Monica White, Collin Wilson, Mandy Maness

17. Keep a list of all sounds noted for the opening and closing 5 minutes of the film Group 1: LeaderGroup 2: Leader Secretary Secretary Pitch Synchronous Volume Non-synchronous Tempo image Motif edit/dub/montage Presenter Presenter

18. Example: SOUND Alarm goes off repeatedly RELATIONSHIP TO THEMES heightened sense of anxiety, pressed for time Select the 5 most important from each the opening and closing. For each sound, list the relationship of that sound to the main themes of the movie.

19. Rewrite your information in a grid format on large paper Present information to the class