I have done some additional research in to thriller films to find out about what kinds of sound's and effects are present in these films. In return it will hopefully help me to create a suitable soundtrack for our opening sequence. I have only analysed the first couple of minutes of each film that I looked at as i felt it was only needed to do that part due to the length of our opening sequence. Below are the two films i looked at:
Gone: (2012 thriller)
Immediately the film begins with a high pitched but quiet noise of a piano in the background, it is kept subtle but we are able to hear it, while this is happening we are presented with a black screen, this gives a mysterious affect. The music begins to fade out as soon as we are able to see the picture, it becomes lower and fainter but is joined with an eerie sound that matches the scariness of the location. As the character shown begins to walk the music brings in chiming sounds that match her ever move, this creates suspense as we feel like she is being watched. The music carries on being very cold and dark throughout the first 2 minutes to compose a dramatic atmosphere.
This has shown me that that simple sounds like high pitched pianos add a lot to a film, they can change the mood and bring feelings of emptiness. Eerie sounds can also be used to thrill the audience and help create a feeling of suspense.
Safe house: (2012 thriller)
The films starts on a silent note, it is then joined by a slow crawling sound that begins to increase. Characters are present at this time and as the man begins to punch more viciously on the punch bag the music pairs nicely creating anger. The scene then cuts to set the location and the music lifts creating a pleasant atmosphere which contrasts well with the previous footage.
This has shown me that tension and curiosity can occur when there is no music present, it can also add the feeling of dark and coldness to the scene. Likewise matching the sounds to what is going on helps create a build up and anxiety to what is shown in the scene.
Gone: (2012 thriller)
Immediately the film begins with a high pitched but quiet noise of a piano in the background, it is kept subtle but we are able to hear it, while this is happening we are presented with a black screen, this gives a mysterious affect. The music begins to fade out as soon as we are able to see the picture, it becomes lower and fainter but is joined with an eerie sound that matches the scariness of the location. As the character shown begins to walk the music brings in chiming sounds that match her ever move, this creates suspense as we feel like she is being watched. The music carries on being very cold and dark throughout the first 2 minutes to compose a dramatic atmosphere.
This has shown me that that simple sounds like high pitched pianos add a lot to a film, they can change the mood and bring feelings of emptiness. Eerie sounds can also be used to thrill the audience and help create a feeling of suspense.
Safe house: (2012 thriller)
The films starts on a silent note, it is then joined by a slow crawling sound that begins to increase. Characters are present at this time and as the man begins to punch more viciously on the punch bag the music pairs nicely creating anger. The scene then cuts to set the location and the music lifts creating a pleasant atmosphere which contrasts well with the previous footage.
This has shown me that tension and curiosity can occur when there is no music present, it can also add the feeling of dark and coldness to the scene. Likewise matching the sounds to what is going on helps create a build up and anxiety to what is shown in the scene.
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