In the film Clown Train the sound contribute to the atmosphere of this film? Describe what you heard? Can you make reference to another genre film and how they utilise sound to create tension and a unique filmic space?
In the beginning of the short film the sound of the train brakes helps us put a location to the scenario. The background music combined with the clown talking creates an atmosphere of terror, guilt, and questionable sanity.
The speed of the clown’s speech varies from fast to slow and the music is played in rhythm driving the narrator to the brink of insanity.
Though we all might think of film as an essentially visual experience, we really don’t pay enough attention to the importance of film sound.
• the human voice
• sound effects
• music
To create the desired effects, we must mix and balance These three tracks so as to produce the necessary emphases
In this movie case the background music is really important which is used to add emotion and rhythm to a film. In addition, background music often foreshadows a change in mood. In this case the backgrounds helps enhance the fear an terror towards the talking clown.
Sound plays a really important role in all genres of movies regardless if its horror, action or comedy. For example in the case of fast and furious, the constant sound of engine rev, music and effects based on the major motion picture creates a nitro-burning joyride that makes outstanding use of sound effects, and innovative camera work.