Hello again!!! Today, I want to write about the role of sound.
Sound is an essential element in movies. However, when discussing the horror genre, sound mixed with silence is a powerful tool to create suspense, fear, and anxiety.
Remember the music in Jaws?
Or the Psycho Shower Scene?
While the visuals show the terror, the sound allows the listener to feel it. Horror films employ many audio tactics to influence emotions, making basic noises frightening, such as a creaking door or a whisper.
Although they are usually applied in post-production, Foley is also important. In our class, we saw a perfect example of this technique and how sound effects and silence can impact the audience.
Let's remember: A Quiet Place foley techniques on Youtube video: How The Sound Effects In 'A Quiet Place' Were Made (2018)
I pretend to enhance the eerie atmosphere of my opening using soundtracks, silents, and folley techniques. I have selected four copyright-free horror tracks from teacher recommended sites:
These tracks will be used for the opening credits and throughout key scenes to intensify suspense.
There is one preview:
Tension Scenes
Some major features I searched for in my horror soundtrack:
- Low, calm tones create suspense.
- Twisted and glitched components to fit my horror plot.
- Silence is applied deliberately to heighten tension before a revelation.
I will try the relationships between the music and visuals to ensure the correct feeling for every scene.
Using Foley Effects
I will use Foley sound effects, highlighting realism and intensity to enhance the scary experience. I plan to record some of the foley sounds mentioned here:
- Footsteps
- scratch, scratch, scratch.
- Distortion noise
- Doors opening and shutting.
- The lighting turns on and off.
This mix of foley noises and music will assist my horror movie come to life and cause the audience to feel the horror instead of only witnessing it. I will do my best!
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Sources
I work on Canva Suite Design to create my previews
https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos
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