1. Sound Research
Lauren B

2. Sound terminology quiz
 To start off as a class we did the sound terminology to test what we already knew about the
different sounds and techniques;
http://www.superteachertools.us/speedmatch/speedmatch.php?gamefile=21112#.V2fSHE0UWM8

3. Examples of teaser trailers sound
 Inception uses toned electronic thuds within
the non-diegetic soundtrack to help build
the pace and tension in the trailer. This could
be useful in our teaser trailer as it could
show where we could add emphasises to
draw the audiences attention towards
something – such as we could use this when
George (the main character) finds out that
his parent have died.
 Also the power of using silence between the
thuds to add further emphasise to them and
what is on-screen at that time. We could use
this in our trailer when Joey in walking away
with the mysteryous character.

4. Examples of teaser trailers sound
 In the film Prisoners with they use sound of a
ticking stop clock in the non-diegetic soundtrack,
although it could be shown diegetically within the
film as they reference time within the trailer a lot.
We could use this to help our teaser trailer as
George is trying to find Joey as he has gone
missing and by adding the clock ticking adds more
urgency.
 Also we could similarly make the soundtrack get
louder and more dramatic like when the children
are portrayed to be missing. We could use it either
after they have to move into the house or when the
Joey is walking off with this mysteryous person.
 Also the power of using silence when the girls are
shown to be missing emphasises this moment for
the audience and make it clear this is a key element
to the film. We could use this when George hears
the door slam or when he looks out of the window.

5. Sound in trailers
Sound is a vital element to a trailer, especially a teaser trailer as they have to convey show the same information but in a
shorter amount of time.(1 minute 30 seconds), this is because they can change to whole atmosphere of the film;
especially shown in the non-diegetic soundtrack but also within the how the dialogue could be narrated and foley
sounds. For example, for a teen drama there will typically be a cheerful upbeat soundtrack, whereas a thriller will be
more dramatic.
Furthermore it is shown that some successful films/TV-shows have a similar soundtrack to help blend the audiences
feeling about both of the films/shows. An example of this is when ‘the makers of the trailers for the recent movie Lemony
Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, starring Jim Carrey, knew the movie they wanted viewers to be reminded of -
Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands - and so they bought the rights to its most well-know soundtrack.’ This could also be
shown as subliminal advertising as long as it's legal.
Moreover, ‘trailers didn't used to matter this much.’ Mike Shapiro's research has uncovered which may be the earliest
example of a text-only trailer for a silent serial called What Happened to Mary, which would have been shown after (in
other words "trailing“) the main feature film. For decades after the start of commercial cinema, trailers were disdained:
during the second world war and used for the military effort.’
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2005/apr/01/2

6. Copyright for sounds
 As shown on the OCR document shows - http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/68934-unit-g324-
advanced-production-guidance-document.pdf - you cannot use music or sounds that are not
your own unless it is royalty free and allows you to use these.

7. Research for sounds
 I have initially started looking for sound that we could on freesound.org and garageband.