Monday, September 9, 2024

Lo1 understand how sound elements are used in media products



Film - Guardians of the galaxy 

The purpose of this media product is to entertain, the type of sound used in this production includes atmospheric sound such as the buzzing of machinery and crunching of leaves. Dialog/speech such as the rough and masculine voice of 'Drax' and the angry high pitch and raspy voice of 'rocket' these different voices arguing adds to the comedy and tension produced by the argument reinforcing the comedy genre, The sound in this product contribution to the overall realism and tension. 


Animation - Kipo

https://youtu.be/ZniTXUSGcyA?si=wnyBmfO85HO9d4vp

The purpose of this media product is entertain. The type of sound used in this production includes wild tracks and atmospheric sound such as water moving and a pig making noice, sound effects such as a weapons colliding, dialog/speech such as the main character Kipo she has a high pitch and feminine voice, and original music such as 'Megabunny Attack' ,This high energy pop music contribution to the overall product adds to the action as it induces anxiety and causes the production to feel more realistic. The pop music and high pitch voices also reinforce the kids genre of this product.


Computer game - Minecraft 

The purpose of this media product is to entertain and educate and sell the video game product. The type of sound used in this production includes wild tracks and atmospheric sound such as the animal mobs making noise and the main character making noice as they walk. They also use sound effects such as mobs i.e. 'creepers' making explosion and hissing sounds. There is music included in this product for example 'Living Mice' this background music adds to the games relaxing atmosphere and establishes a happy calm mood for the viewer.  The sound contribution to the overall makes the product relaxing. Certain sound effect helps to establish the location warn the user of danger and notify the player of success these sound reinforce the gaming genre. 


Tv program - New Girl

https://youtu.be/ljn2I497ZPw?si=7SXcW0zCnsvMEcsl

The purpose of this media product is entertain, the type of sound used in this production includes atmospheric sound such as background chatter eating and drinking, dialog/speech such as the voice of 'Shmit' being high pitch and angry adds to tension and comedy of the scene. Incidental music such as piano and pop is played in some scenes. The sound contribution to the overall product makes it realistic and relatable.


Radio dramaDangerous visions

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000s2kl

The purpose of this media product is to entertain. The type of sound used in this production includes atmospheric sound, sound effects, dialog/speech and music such as: violin music, buzzing, footsteps, machine beeping and female and male characters with posh British accents. The sound contribution to the overall product enhances the listeners imagination/visualization as they only have sound with no visuals, these sound make the production more realistic. The beeping and buzzing in this product reinforce the Si-fi genre.



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