This 10-minute video essay might influence the way you approach sound. You don't even need to open your eyes to know when you're watching an Edgar Wright film. The auteur uses sound in such an advantageous way that it propels the story without the audience even recognizing it's there. His movies are layered in rich sound design that is not cacophonous, but instead, moves to the rhythm of the visuals. As much as we pay attention to David Fincher's decisions behind every camera movement, Wright is an aficionado when it comes to understanding how sound can influence story. The Discarded Image took a deep dive into the aural history of Wright's films so you don't have to. Check it out below and let's discuss what we can learn from it for your next project. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 29 September, 2020