G ReExploring Sound worksheet (U5, LO1: AC 1.

1)

*Remember to use CMD+K to add links to the definition text you put in the boxes below*
You are required to complete the tasks on this sheet and place the content in your Weebly Research section calling it
EXPLORING SOUND. You will be required to answer a series of questions in order to pass. They are in RED on this document.
You can answer these questions using examples from TV, film, animation or gaming but will need to provide links so make sure
you can do this when choosing them!

Wherever you use a quote from any other source, please say where you got it from or it could result in a PLAGIARISM
mark which would automatically fail the unit.

Task 1/6: Diegesis and Non-Diegesis

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Existing Definition with Your understanding Example(s) with description

Name
link

a narrative or plot,
typically in a film Sound or music that is actually A collection of diegesis audio examples
Diegesis
happening in the world
-Oxford

any type of sound that

does not specifically
exist within the world of Sound or music that isn’t
Non- the film itself. happening in the world mostly Examples of both from different films
Diegesis
added in post-production.
-Adobe

Task 2/6: Background Music

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both soundtrack music and score music. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link Your understanding Example(s) with description

a recording of the A soundtrack for a film can be

musical accompaniment o all type of music already
Soundtrack f a film. existing or made specifically A film soundtrack with varied examples
for the film
-Oxford

A film score is original

music written specifically A film score is a piece of music
Score to accompany a film specifically made for the film A collection of score pieces by Murry
most likely a classical piece Gold
-Wikipedia

Task 3/6: Ambience

You are required to give…
  An existing definition of ambient sound. Say where you got it from.
 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Existing Definition with Your understanding Example(s) with description

Name
link
1. Minecraft ambience

2. Horror alien ambience

The background noise
Ambient present in a scene or Noise or sounds the charterers
Sound location can hear 3. Machine ambience

-Backtracks

Task 4/6: Foley

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of foley sound. Say where you got it from.

 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of each this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Existing Definition with Your understanding Example(s) with description

Name
link
1. An example of creating a blaster
sound
Foley is the reproduction of
everyday sound effects that 2. How horse galloping is made
Manmade sounds
are added to films, videos,
and other media in post- made to sound like 3. How to create wind effects
Foley
Sound
production to enhance other noises
audio quality

-Wikipedia

Task 5/6: Recording apparatus

You are required to list as many ways as possible that you could personally record sound for your work. Think about
hardware and software, so for example if you want to use your phone, talk about what type it is and as a result what software
or app you may choose. Talk about other methods you may be able to use, perhaps equipment which can be booked from the
college?

Name/type of hardware/software Advantage Disadvantage

H/ware Highest quality recording little Very expensive
Professional microphone
1: handling noise
No, the highest quality also handling
H/ware noise
Phone recorder Will give you a basic recording
2:
S/ware Very flexible recorder Mainly used for music
Band lab
1:
S/ware High quality sound processor May not give the result you want
Doby On
2:
Task 6/6: Handling noise and other unwanted sounds (usually WIND)
You are required to give…

 Existing definitions of handling noise, distortion/clipping and gain as they relate to audio recording, microphone use,
etc. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite the definitions in your own words to show you understand what they mean.

Existing Definition with

Name Your understanding of cause Example with link
link

any undesired noise

that comes from a cable
or microphone when
Handling noise being moved or
handled. Noise that comes from A video going into detail with
moving the object being used examples
to record
-Shure

a form of waveform
distortion that occurs
when an amplifier is
overdriven and
attempts to deliver an
Distortion/clipping
output voltage or
current beyond its When the audio is suffering Examples of different frequencies
maximum capability from interruption. distortion

-Wikipedia

term for the amount of

amplification applied
to a signal by any
Gain
process that Making the audio more Video showing how to adjust gain
increases its strength powerful resulting in it being
louder
-Landr