TITLE: 1. UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF DIEGETIC AND NON-DIEGETIC SOUND

What is diegetic sound? Diegetic sound is a noise which has a source on-screen. They are noises which have not been edited in, for example dialogue between characters or footsteps. Another term for diegetic sound is actual sound. Non-diegetic sound is a noise which does not have a source on-screen, they have been added in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhwbUMyCnJg

The internal sounds of the film are known as diegetic sounds, for example the car radio within a movie in which the characters can hear. ... The aspects of sound and music play an important role in the plot of a story, whether it helps create suspense or an emotional impact for the viewers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5F2_Q_M0Mw

It shows us the internal sound that shows us that we can see like gunshots for example.

What is non-diegetic sound? Non-diegetic sound is a noise which does not have a source on-screen, they have been added in. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbKL5g5i8MI

It can be used in films to show something that is happing off screen. Also it shows us how the main protagonist feels. 



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