As a film student, We often refer back to the four second rule. Or making sure no cut is longer than 4 seconds, this rule is crucial in editing, but its also crucial in production. We have to follow guidelines to ensure the pacing of our films, and that the story in its entirety can be sold to viewers.
A lesser thought of aspect of film is audio mixing. This is the process of finely adjusting the levels, stereo panning, equalization, and dynamics of all the tracks in a program to keep the audience’s attention on important audio cues and dialogue and to make the other sound effects, ambience, and music tracks blend together in a seamless and harmonious whole. Unfortunately, we only notice sound when its bad. Flawless sound allows the viewers to buy in to the convention of the story, and there for becomes disregarded.
In the 2012 film Les Miserables, they decided to make sound their main focus of the film. Its the first film of its kind to ever have live performances. The wanted to shift the focus from the cinematic qualities to that of the sound. They decided to do live performances to really capture the breaths and emotions of the characters that would not have been able to be mimicked in a studio setting.
In our readings Posterman discusses television, and its emotional gratification by never letting the viewer get bored, there are quick cuts and some of the best photography. All television is aimed at entertainment. This film, like television also taps into that emotional stimulation we crave. However with this film its the sound that sells the story and keeps our attention so we're never bored. Its not quick takes and catchy tunes. Its plucking at our heart strings in a way live music has never done before. The close ups are shot at wider angles to show every flaw and drop of sweat. It brings a realness that a film of this magnitude hasn't done before.
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