FFAR 298 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Soundtrack relationships to picture: parallel - CORRECT ANSWER both are in sync,
reinforce one another; neither dominant
Soundtrack relationships to picture: sound defines picture - CORRECT
ANSWER subjective meaning (for audience) is imposed on visuals by audio
Soundtrack relationships to picture: picture defines sound - CORRECT
ANSWER through close-ups, camera movement, lighting, etc. Audio perception is
affected by what is seen, not vice-versa (very rare)
Soundtrack relationships to picture: synergy - CORRECT ANSWER both work
together to amplify the impact of the other
Soundtrack relationships to picture: counterpoint - CORRECT ANSWER the two are
seemingly unrelated or paradoxical, but add up to form a meta-meaning/effect
Functions of sound in film (6) - CORRECT ANSWER - smoothing intra- and inter-
scene transitions
- emphasizing, intensifying, and setting the pace of action
- facilitating changes of level in the diegesis (like character subjectivity)
- creating atmosphere or environment
- facilitating changes or compression within the story
- facilitating changes of place within the story
Types of sound transitions: cross-fading - CORRECT ANSWER sound is heard
gradually as another becomes silent
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Soundtrack relationships to picture: parallel - CORRECT ANSWER both are in sync,
reinforce one another; neither dominant
Soundtrack relationships to picture: sound defines picture - CORRECT
ANSWER subjective meaning (for audience) is imposed on visuals by audio
Soundtrack relationships to picture: picture defines sound - CORRECT
ANSWER through close-ups, camera movement, lighting, etc. Audio perception is
affected by what is seen, not vice-versa (very rare)
Soundtrack relationships to picture: synergy - CORRECT ANSWER both work
together to amplify the impact of the other
Soundtrack relationships to picture: counterpoint - CORRECT ANSWER the two are
seemingly unrelated or paradoxical, but add up to form a meta-meaning/effect
Functions of sound in film (6) - CORRECT ANSWER - smoothing intra- and inter-
scene transitions
- emphasizing, intensifying, and setting the pace of action
- facilitating changes of level in the diegesis (like character subjectivity)
- creating atmosphere or environment
- facilitating changes or compression within the story
- facilitating changes of place within the story
Types of sound transitions: cross-fading - CORRECT ANSWER sound is heard
gradually as another becomes silent
