[VIDEO] Use of Sound in the Media

Sound is such an important part in the media and it has become something which can bring us to tears in our favourite films! BUT did you know a lot of the sound you hear isn’t original? How do they get those amazing effects? What are the types of sound to understand? Find out in this (somewhat detailed!) overview…

**Skip to chapter time points of each theory here:
Diegetic Sound: 00:43
Non-Diegetic Sound: 01:39
Music Use: 02:08
Sound Effects: 03:27
(Foley) Sound Effects: 04:59
Voice Over / Narration: 08:35
ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording): 09:31
ADR problems / how sound can fix issues?: 12:06
Example of Foley Sounds in effect: 17:37

Mr B is a Media Teacher of 12 years, a Head of Media Studies and has worked in the media industry in varying fields. Feel free to send in questions you would like considered in future episodes.