Highly recommend There Will Be Blood for its sound design and its excellent use of music to foreshadow events in the film. Basically everything you talked about in the video.
This kinda stuff is my favorite way a filmmaker can communicate. We're often told in film school "show, don't tell" but I think that's misleading. Just because my eyes are experiencing the story doesn't make it better. However, using non-Dio lounge sound the tell a story requires both image and sound, it's truest unique to film and video games as a form of storytelling. "Show, don't tell" is bullshit. It should be "present, don't explain"
+Bob Tipping I mean, I get that. I just find it annoying how (especially) film students are obsessed with telling a story visually, when there's nothing that makes storytelling of that form superior in any way.
a fav of mine for its insight and awareness of the power of sound, brian de palma's BLOW OUT, where a sound engineer on a b-movie literally pieces together a murder conspiracy via audio recording/mixing
I really liked the use of sound in Sympathy for Mr Vengeance, the first of the revenge trilogy by Chan Wook Park (Oldboy). The main character is deaf, and they do a couple of really cool things!
"In the same way that painting, or looking at paintings, makes you see the world in a different way, listening to interestingly arranged sounds makes you hear differently" Walter Murch Keep up the great work. xx
I love your channel, LOVE your channel. Do you think you possibly do that thing they do in many film documentaries where they show the movie title and year, e.g. "Citizen Kane (1941)" in a lower corner of the screen? It would be of great service toward enjoying these films and satisfying curiosities. Thank you for your wonderful video essays!
Aaditya Bhattacharya have you seen Hunger? It's also directed by Steve McQueen and it's a bloody masterpiece. Bloody in the literal sense. But somehow even though it is violent in more ways than one, it's still goddamn beautiful.
One of the most brilliant uses of sound design I can think of is in Nelson Pereira dos Santos' BARREN LIVES (1963). The film opens with a grinding, shrieking, awful noise that lasts for several minutes. On the screen, we are showed the impoverished village in which the story takes place. Not much is happening. Just buildings, and some people working (if I remember correctly). Eventually, it's revealed that the sound is coming from a loose wagon wheel being driven by a poor worker under the intense heat of the sun. It introduces the brutal and overwhelming setting so perfectly; I think about it all the time.
Probably my favourite bit of sound design was one you could of used for the effect you used the James Stewart clip for. It actually involves him too, as it's from Rope. It's the bit where he confronts one of the two murderers and begins questioning him while the guy plays the piano. Stewart's character pulls out a metronome and over the scene the speed of the ticking speeds up, as does the tension and the distance to the truth Stewart's character gets. It really is a masterful bit of directing
Thank you for this. Speaking about sound editing. I like the new anime Movie "Koe no Katachi" (Shape of voice). Timing and symbolism when using silent scene is good. Kinda ironic because it's story about boy meets deaf girl.
Thoroughbreds does a great job at this. There's one repetitive sound effect that anyone who's seen the movie will certainly remember which is a particularly good example.
I wouldn't say it lacks in sound, it's just kind of minimalistic, but the foley is well-heard through-out the entire movie, and ambiences are appropriate. The shot-gun-air-pressure-thingy sound when it shoots is fucking amazing.
A few years ago, I saw just one scene from that movie, never went back and watched the rest. But I remember it was a man getting strangled, and _specifically_ the sound of his boots squeaking against the floor as he struggled still haunts me.
Since this video is about sound, I tried to listen to the sounds in the 1:46 Chaplin scene. But it was hard to see what I was supposed to pay attention to. The sound on the scene or Ben Burtt.
Highly recommend There Will Be Blood for its sound design and its excellent use of music to foreshadow events in the film.
Basically everything you talked about in the video.
This kinda stuff is my favorite way a filmmaker can communicate.
We're often told in film school "show, don't tell" but I think that's misleading. Just because my eyes are experiencing the story doesn't make it better. However, using non-Dio lounge sound the tell a story requires both image and sound, it's truest unique to film and video games as a form of storytelling.
"Show, don't tell" is bullshit. It should be "present, don't explain"
"show" can be defined as "to allow something to be perceived" it's not just limited to vision
+Bob Tipping I mean, I get that.
I just find it annoying how (especially) film students are obsessed with telling a story visually, when there's nothing that makes storytelling of that form superior in any way.
but you can show something with sound
"Bullshit"
Please, use your words carefully.
@@keenanmccarty9925 I suppose but it can make the story more effective in certain situations
a fav of mine for its insight and awareness of the power of sound, brian de palma's BLOW OUT, where a sound engineer on a b-movie literally pieces together a murder conspiracy via audio recording/mixing
love how the sound 'theme' is consistent throughout even with the film's 'payoff'.
You knew that it's a reimagining of Antonioni's Blow Up? That's a fine film
Nope, didn't know. Will try to find it thanks.
I really liked the use of sound in Sympathy for Mr Vengeance, the first of the revenge trilogy by Chan Wook Park (Oldboy). The main character is deaf, and they do a couple of really cool things!
Sympathy for Mr Vengeance is the best in the trilogy imo
Reminded me of Moonlight and how the sound of the ocean plays an important part on a few moments of the film
During the whole video I only had in mind that freaking teaspoon in Get Out.
I feel so educated, enlightened, and entertained! This was a really fantastic essay, ROFS.
"In the same way that painting, or looking at paintings, makes you see the world in a different way, listening to interestingly arranged sounds makes you hear differently" Walter Murch
Keep up the great work. xx
I love your channel, LOVE your channel. Do you think you possibly do that thing they do in many film documentaries where they show the movie title and year, e.g. "Citizen Kane (1941)" in a lower corner of the screen? It would be of great service toward enjoying these films and satisfying curiosities. Thank you for your wonderful video essays!
I've literally just watched The Conversation yesterday. A five-star-film, it blew my mind. Went far beyond the genre expectations
This was. Brilliant video essay. Absolutely fantastic.
12 years a slave is one of the best film of this decade and I don't have guts to rewatch it.
Aaditya Bhattacharya have you seen Hunger? It's also directed by Steve McQueen and it's a bloody masterpiece. Bloody in the literal sense. But somehow even though it is violent in more ways than one, it's still goddamn beautiful.
Gladzet Yes it a close 2nd to 12 years Mcqueen is one of the most talented filmmaker, who understand visual storytelling.
Same
One of the most brilliant uses of sound design I can think of is in Nelson Pereira dos Santos' BARREN LIVES (1963). The film opens with a grinding, shrieking, awful noise that lasts for several minutes. On the screen, we are showed the impoverished village in which the story takes place. Not much is happening. Just buildings, and some people working (if I remember correctly). Eventually, it's revealed that the sound is coming from a loose wagon wheel being driven by a poor worker under the intense heat of the sun. It introduces the brutal and overwhelming setting so perfectly; I think about it all the time.
I love "the conversation" such a great idea for a movie.
Probably my favourite bit of sound design was one you could of used for the effect you used the James Stewart clip for. It actually involves him too, as it's from Rope. It's the bit where he confronts one of the two murderers and begins questioning him while the guy plays the piano. Stewart's character pulls out a metronome and over the scene the speed of the ticking speeds up, as does the tension and the distance to the truth Stewart's character gets. It really is a masterful bit of directing
I was hoping to hear more about Interstellar's excellent use of sound, but it was still amazing and I learned so much again, thank you for that :)
8:38 c:
That's why I said "more" and not "something" ^^
WOAH. THERE ARE FILM TITLE CAPTIONS. SO COOL.
Thank you for this. Speaking about sound editing. I like the new anime Movie "Koe no Katachi" (Shape of voice). Timing and symbolism when using silent scene is good. Kinda ironic because it's story about boy meets deaf girl.
What you're doing is good. Never stop. Even if funding does.
Very interesting. This has been useful info.
Thoroughbreds does a great job at this. There's one repetitive sound effect that anyone who's seen the movie will certainly remember which is a particularly good example.
thumbed up before watching because good stuff
Righteous username you got there pal. Nice.
Another great video Andrew.
I love sound in films
excellent
Great video!
Both you and the nerd writer released video about sound design at about the same time, do you time this stuff?
No Country for Old Men has amazing sound....or lack thereof.
I wouldn't say it lacks in sound, it's just kind of minimalistic, but the foley is well-heard through-out the entire movie, and ambiences are appropriate.
The shot-gun-air-pressure-thingy sound when it shoots is fucking amazing.
You're right, what I'm saying is the decision to exclude music from certain scenes makes the atmosphere fucking awesome.
A few years ago, I saw just one scene from that movie, never went back and watched the rest. But I remember it was a man getting strangled, and _specifically_ the sound of his boots squeaking against the floor as he struggled still haunts me.
Skip Lievsay is a genius.
ben burtt is the freakin best
I really thought that you would use The Looney Tunes short "Duck Amuck" directed by Chuck Jones. It's a superb exploration on sound and film itself!
What was the movie at 4:40? And what's the movie at 8:23?
THX 1138 and The Artist.
This one is better than Nerdwritter's one
Video essay?
Since this video is about sound, I tried to listen to the sounds in the 1:46 Chaplin scene. But it was hard to see what I was supposed to pay attention to. The sound on the scene or Ben Burtt.
Nice use of Tati as some of your example shots - he was famously obsessive about sound.
3:55 This is *kind* of a spoiler, but (reveals a major character's death)
Do You Know Anyone that would ever make/or ever did videos about the works of
Gérard Oury's films? Like La Grande Vadroiulle?
Thx. But it sounds like a repeated episode?!
whats the name of the movie at 4:20?
THX-1138
what is that space scene at 3:12?
Star Trek (2009)
If my character falls off of something and survives, could I cut out all sounds but a faint heartbeat that gradually gets louder and faster?
And when he/she hits the ground could I cut to black when they do or right before? Is that gonna help with drama?
"kind of a spoiler"
Movie at 4:20?
Tomas Oniščiukas THX 1138
movie at 2:38?
Apocalypse Now
1:29 Wow. Ben Burtt looks way too much like Bob Odenkirk or it not to be.
Shadow of the US Capital Building not the White House.
Film is a 50/50 split from pre to post, between sight and sound. Dialogue is not sound. Thank you for highlighting the overlooked part of filmmaking.
I watched all nine minutes in thirty seconds and I disagree.
Just kidding, great channel :D
How is a church service and a racist song contradictory?
I feel like I should say first. But I won't.
first