Soundscape

Sound is an important part of our Thriller opening, as we want to use it to manipulate the audience into feeling the tension and fear within our opening. To do this I have researched several sounds that we could use for this, using Freesound.


Score


First Score

The first part of this score could work, as it could create a tense atmosphere. However when the second higher pitched cello comes in it changes the sound which could effect the impact of it as a score, as it becomes too instrumental.


Second Score

The first part of this score could also work, however the volume decrease could make it too noticeable for the audience, and change the atmosphere when its not supposed to. However we could cut this before the volume decreases.



Sound Effects


Sound effect for the protagonist being hit over head is important, as this is a sound we want to represent fear after the tense atmosphere of our score. We need this sound to show impact and shock the audience.

Bang 1

This would certainly have impact and shock the audience, however I don't think the sound is right, as the materials together do not sound like a hit, but more like a gunshot.

Bang 2

I do not think this has as much impact, as it is much quieter. I am also not sure if the sound is right, as it sounds too high in pitch and has an echo, like a knock at a door. However if we do decide to use this one we could alter the pitch.

Bang 3

Although this does not have as much impact, I feel the sound of this could work. If we altered the volume and pitch and edited out the echo then this could create enough impact.



After the blackout before our protagonist wakes up, we want the audience ton feel his discomfort so they can engage with the character. To do this we could add a ringing sound, this high pitched sharp noise perhaps making the audience understand his pain. Ringing noises are also often used to show a head injury, so this could show that he is hurt, making the audience feel sympathy for him.


Ringing Sound