Final Opening

Sound

Sound is the most important part of our film opening as we use it to set the scene, create and build tension as well as insinuate when something bad is going to happen.
Here are some of the sounds we used for the opening:

            

Sound at the end, There are lots of layers to build tension and make an impact

Sound bridges of interview over the main shots

Layers showing how tracks are faded into each other

Sound Effects

The music and sound effects of our film opening will be extremely important in creating the right atmosphere. The sound elements of it will help set the tone and hopefully they will make the film much more tense and scary.

Famous examples of the use of sound -

- Jaws theme tune



One of the most famous theme tunes in film for creating a sense of tension and fear is the theme song for the film 'Jaws'. The music makes the viewer feel on edge and uncomfortable and foreshadows a traumatic event - usually a death.

 - The Wilhelm Scream



The Wilhelm scream is an iconic sound effect that has been used in over 200 films since 1951. It is mainly used when someone falls a long way, get thrown back from an explosion, or is shot. It can now even be downloaded onto your phone.


Types of sound you would hear in horror films -

- Heavy breathing
- Doors creaking
- Wind/Rain
- Footsteps



We have decided not to include many, if any, vocal sounds from the actress (including screams) as silence can be just as effective if not more than speech. It lets the audience come to their own conclusions.