Efectos y ambientes sonoros como herramientas del subtexto en una obra cinematográfica

Abstract

This thesis aims to analyze the relationship of film sound design and the creation of subtext in movies. We proceeded to deconstruct the sound design of a series of film sequences, to identify its various elements, especially the sound effects and backgrounds, and understand the contribution of these to the creation of subtext.

This thesis makes an inquiry into the sound construction of films, especially of two elements: ambience sounds, or backgrounds, and sound effects. These two elements are commonly used in creating soundtracks, but here, we explore their ability to create a special relationship with the viewer and the help they provide into perceiving the subtext of the film.

The proposed hypothesis intends to prove or deny that the sound effects and backgrounds have the ability to create feelings in the viewer, and that they can work outside the conscious level of sound perception.

In order to explore this hypothesis, multiple sequences of movies that have gained international recognition for their quality were decoded; this analysis was then contrasted with the collective perception of sound effects and backgrounds, by conducting a focus group.