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How Does the Use of Sound Differ Between Documentaries and Narrative Films?

The use of sound in documentaries and narrative films shows how different they are. Here’s how I see it:

Documentaries:

  • Realness: Documentaries use sound to make the subject feel real.

  • Natural sound: Background noises and real interviews pull viewers into the experience.

  • Voiceover: A narrator often helps explain things, guiding the audience through the story.

Narrative Films:

  • Emotional feelings: In narrative films, sound helps create feelings using music and sound effects.

  • Sound design: Sounds, like footsteps or dramatic music, are carefully made to support the story.

  • Symbols: Sounds can represent themes or feelings of characters, adding more meaning to what we see.

In short, documentaries focus on being real and sharing information, while narrative films use sound to boost emotions and creativity.

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How Does the Use of Sound Differ Between Documentaries and Narrative Films?

The use of sound in documentaries and narrative films shows how different they are. Here’s how I see it:

Documentaries:

  • Realness: Documentaries use sound to make the subject feel real.

  • Natural sound: Background noises and real interviews pull viewers into the experience.

  • Voiceover: A narrator often helps explain things, guiding the audience through the story.

Narrative Films:

  • Emotional feelings: In narrative films, sound helps create feelings using music and sound effects.

  • Sound design: Sounds, like footsteps or dramatic music, are carefully made to support the story.

  • Symbols: Sounds can represent themes or feelings of characters, adding more meaning to what we see.

In short, documentaries focus on being real and sharing information, while narrative films use sound to boost emotions and creativity.

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