Sound

Sound 

What is the difference between Sound and Audio in Film. As Similar as the two may seem, there are major deference's that separate the two. 

Sound is everything recorded electronically such as narration during a film.

Audio are the specific sounds that are recorded such as the beeping of an alarm clock or the dripping of water from the tap or anything external ambiance sound that will compliment the visuals in a way to give it a more natural feel.

Sound can be diegetic or non-diegetic:

Diegetic : sound that the characters along with audience can hear.

Non-Diegetic: sound only the audience can hear.

The Types of Sound

Ambient sound:

 It is the environmental sounds used in scenes.

Synchronous sound/sync: 

It is when the video and sound are synchronised.

Asynchronous sound/async: 

It is used to grab the attention of the audience at a particular scene.

Sound effects:

All recorded sounds to enhance the feel of the scene.

Sound motif:

It is the sound associated with a character or place.

Sound bridge: 

The sound used to join 2 scenes together.

Dialogue:

It is the spoken audio used in a clip.

Voice over/narration: 

It is the narration during a scene or thoughts that are viewed out loud.

Mode of address:  

It is the way someone communicates or talks to someone, mostly to show dominance.

Direct address: 

It is when the character breaks the 4th wall and starts talking to the audience during an ongoing scene.

Incidental music: 

It is used during scenes mainly to enhance the feel of the scene.

Soundtrack/Original sound track: 

Sound made for that film or a song borrowed for a film.

Strings: 

Short bursts of music such as laughter tracks used in live television.

Score: 

Original music or theme music made specifically for that film.