Audio

 Hiiiiii! It's time to talk about audioooo. Audio plays such a huge role in horror. Think about it like this, if you were to change the noises in horror films would they still be scary? No! if anything they would look quite ridiculous. The audio in films helps to tie together what the audience sees, and can make things appear much more intense. 

How it interacts with horror

 Creates tension: Audio can create tension within in a film by having long moments of silence. The silence makes the audience curious as to what is to come, which creates anxiety and tension build up. They also use sounds that create false ideas on an environment, which also increases that sense of tentions.

 Increases emotions: Things like a fast tempo or a slow tempo can increase excitement or panic, as well as create a calming and soft tone. Another detail is jump scares, jump scares startle the audience and triggers a response of unease. Also ubrupt silence can be unsettling, it also makes the audience really pay attention to what is happening in the film.

 Unatural environments: When specific sound are changed, like playing an audio in reverse, it can give the impression that something is "off" and misplaced. Hearing whispering or heavy panting from off screen, can create discomfort and make the audience parnoid. Another example is if a charcter has a pause in what they are saying, it makes the audience question what is happening.

How I can use it

 Unclear sounds: I can create sounds that are unrecognizable, such as muffled whispers. This will create the audience to question what is happening.

 Silence: Before something creepy is about to happen, the sound will be erased. The audience won't be able to hear anything, so that why whenever sound if brought back, it appears way more creepy and intense.

 Natural noises: Since a majority of our stuff is filmed outside, using diagetic sound, like feet against gravel, to create a creepier environment.

 Sound plays a huge role in horror, so if I am able to interpret it correctly, I can have massive control over what the audience is feeling.

Sources

BBC. (2015, October 14). Fright Night Shorts - The Science of Scary. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4cCsNLnjGKsXY7xRr80t4KC/the-science-of-scary

Academy of Edits. (2021, October 1). creating suspense in horror films – a video essay. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVz1mCMiaYc

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