(viewer) Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound in Singin’ in the Rain

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Nikki

In the movie Singing in the Rain, the distinction between diegetic and non-diegetic sound is skillfully manipulated to create a seamless and engaging viewing experience. The film’s iconic musica... Read More

(Week 7 Viewer) Singing in the Rain/Illusions: Abstract Importance of Sound

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Deja Shearrill

Singing in the Rain was an interesting movie because of how it discussed realistic and historical moments in a way that was entertaining and without the affect of being realistic (because of it being ... Read More

(Searcher) Sound of Metal, Singin’ in the Rain, and Babylon

Posted on October 4, 2023October 5, 2023 by Kayla Lerner

With the introduction of sound used in films being integral to the plot of Singin’ in the Rain, I wanted to talk about a film in which the lack of sound is a major element of the movie. The So... Read More

Lies and Deceit in Singin’ in the Rain

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Bella Gore

As Singin’ in the Rain (Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, 1952) begins, viewers are catapulted straight into the world of 1920s Hollywood. Lights shine, welcoming us to the premiere of The Royal Rascal,... Read More

(Searcher) How the Golden Age in Film Transitioned to Sound

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Ajah

As the narrator states, “It was a comfortable system that we had in place and we thought it would last forever” (2020) I chose this video to direct our attention to because, similarly to t... Read More

(Reader) Sound in Cinema

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Logan Viera

After reading chapter 7 of Bordwell, Thompson, and Smith’s “Film Art: An Introduction”, there appeared to be a couple questions/topics areas that jumped out at me: While reading the ... Read More

Sound in Cinema (Reader)

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Amy Nunez

Sounds in the film play an important role in how we view a movie. It can shape or prolong our expectations. Sounds and even silence can create different feelings. A quiet passage can create an almost ... Read More

Intro to Film 2023

FILM 101-4 • Emory University • Fall 2023 • Professor Gregory Zinman

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