Lo1: Understand how sound elements are used across media industries

P1: Produce a report which describes how sound elements
are used in varied media products

Opening scene from Jurassic Park - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpdxcQ1zYN0&t=12s
Within the Jurassic Park piece the purpose of the music is to set the scene and add drama. The whimsical and surreal music reinforces the idea of fantasy land, the upbeat tone and fast faced nature of the track also alludes to future prospects whilst reinforcing the ideas of an equalibrium to the audience. Throughout the opening scene one continuous track is used with varying aspects added to coincide with the visuals and/ or narrative. One such example of this would be the loud fast paced instrumental which supports the fast paced cuts between the helicopter flying through the canyon, the large amount of instruments layered all emphasis the diabetic sounds of the helicopter flying by. Similarly, the use of sound emphasises the dialogue, this can be seen at (00:26). The music accompanying the sequence slowly increases in drama from the beginning, this is achieved through adding more instruments and increasing the pace, this then peaks at the point where the helicopter flys past and after the loudest point in the scene the audio then dramatically lessens as the dialogue is introduced. This dramatic change in loudness catches the audiences attention thus adding more emphasis to the key dialogue scene that followed. Thereafter when introduced to the exterior shots the supporting music again increases in dramatic value, with more instruments being added, this can be see at (00:57).

Wallace & Gromit -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoV9Hs5Z3rQ

Within this example music and sound effects are used to create suspense and anticipation within the audience. From 00:15 to 00:44 the music is used to create suspense, this is also creatively reinforced by the visuals. Starting at 15 seconds in music is slowly introduced, initially quiet and subtle, possibly alluding to the quiet and suspicious antics of the characters in the animation. This music then heightens across a short period of time, getting louder and more prominent within the piece. Coincidentally, as the the character scales the side of the building the music is also synchronised as it scales in volume and tension. Once the dramatic scene has peaked the music again lowers to a subtle track in the background to allow emphasis to the diagetic sounds and key sound effects of the robotic suit which is key to the narrative and plot of the scene. At 03.25 music is used differently, this time to create drama and a sense of panic/ terror. The sudden implementation of the strings in a chaotic and unexpected manor in the scene shocks the audience and portrays the emotion and feeling of the character in the piece. This is abruptly ended by the foley sound of the grabber securing the diamond which restores calm to the scene and reintroduces the subtle under tones.

Alton Towers Radio Advert 2007 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g86RPUZNbB0

Within this radio ad there is a  heavy use of sound effects throughout to reinforce the themes and intentions of the piece. First introduced at the start is the sound of a rollercoaster accending, this clearly shows to the listener the style of radio ad and product it is try to promote. Shortly after, as the sound of the rollercoaster peaks the narration is introduced and is spoken as if it was someone on the ride, further renifocring the theme. There after several othe sound effects are added including sounds of screams, cheers and crowds to give the illusion the listener is at the themepark itself and involve them in the advert.