Digital Sound Manipulation for Film and Television and its Role in Affecting Emotions

In order to explore and incorporate the new possibilities afforded by digital sound manipulation (DSM) in films it is necessary to examine what we know of the nature of auditory, and to a lesser extent, visual perception and cognition. However, in this condensed paper such research shall only be alluded to with the emphasis being placed on the possible outcomes of such research. This inquiry into the emotional affective qualities of sound within film is directed in particular toward the nature of environmental soundscapes and their manipulation. This knowledge may hopefully then be applied to extend the range of affective sonic options in films in an attempt to manipulate the audience's emotional states more precisely and with a wider range of emotional affective possibilities than currently afforded by traditional sound design.

Published

1994-07

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/M001142

ISBN

978-1-61482-946-1