apocalypse now analysis

Apocalypse Now Sound Analysis

Diegetic Sound Used:
In this clip most of the sounds we can hear are diegetic sounds- sounds that are visible on screen. The use of them in this film includes the sounds of helicopters flying on screen. Another great example of this is at the start where the man starts playing the trumpet; we can hear and see him playing. Other examples of this include gun shots.



Non-Diegetic Sound Used:
The non-diegetic sounds in this film are also used quite often, these are pretty much sound in the background. This is used a lot with the helicopters flying. They are not on the screen but we can still hear that they are there. This is used to affect the atmosphere of the scene. It allows us feel more part of the action.



Sound Bridges In the shot:
Sound bridges are used a couple of types in the clip, these are sounds that carry onto the next slide. For example the air raid sirens at the start carry on to the next scene, another example would include the actors talking between scenes. It helps connect the two scenes together giving it more of a flow.


Parallel Sound Used:

We can notice parallel sounds being used when the music is being play. We can see the happy and exited faces of some soldiers; this also links with the happy music. This helps set the mood and makes sure people know what the mood is.



Contrapuntal Sound in the shot:
Contrapuntal sound is again used when the music is being played. This is because the music is happy but it is a scene of war and death meaning its opposite. We link the sound being played to the Americans attacking and can be conditioned to recognise the music to an attack.