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Introduction to Film

Introduction to Film. Music and Sound. History. 1926, Don Juan First movie that came out with a record of sound effects and music. Industry laughed since silent films were so easy to follow. 1927, The Jazz Singer First full length movie where songs and speech synched with the action.

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Introduction to Film

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  1. Introduction to Film Music and Sound

  2. History • 1926, Don Juan • First movie that came out with a record of sound effects and music. • Industry laughed since silent films were so easy to follow. • 1927, The Jazz Singer • First full length movie where songs and speech synched with the action. • Al Jolson’s “You ain’t heard nothing yet.” • “Talkies” were born.

  3. History • 1929 – Over 300 sound films. • 1931 – Last silent film is made. • Impact of sound in films • Comedy became less slapstick and more dialogue • Some actors with accents lost their jobs • No more organs in theaters

  4. Early on most music made from existing songs. 1933, King Kong First score written entirely for film. Leitmotif – theme for different characters and situations Jaws example Musical Score

  5. Songs • Musicals • Singing in the Rain • Moulin Rouge • Chicago • Animations • Toy Story • Beauty and the Beast • Dramas • Gangs of New York • Titanic

  6. Sounds • Almost all sound effects are created for the shot • Independence Day • Space ship engines – baboons screaming • Saving Private Ryan • Bullets entering water – fly lines being cast in water • Raiders of the Lost Ark • Punches – combo of leather jacket hitting a truck and ripe fruit being dropped on floor

  7. Foley Artist • Named after Jack Foley • Artist who records live sound effects in synchronization with the picture. • Footsteps • Rustle of clothes • Breathing • Weapon noises

  8. Wilhelm Scream • The most famous sound effect you’ve all heard and didn’t know about. • Has been used in over 150 films, plus numerous TV shows and video games.

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