Then, and only once the audience has got used to it being there, perhaps they don’t even notice it anymore – take it away, use the silence to unsettle the unsuspecting viewer. It may take a short time until they realise that something is different, but once they notice it has a big impact. Don’t believe it? A baby or puppy is settled when listening to its mothers’ heartbeat. Take that away and the baby senses that something’s wrong. This is a powerful and simple technique to put the audience on edge. It can also help drive a scene and pick up the pace by using dynamics.ĭissonance is a combination of inharmonious notes played together. Subtle dissonance is always my preferred route. By alternating between dissonant and consonant sounds, it put the audience on edge and lets them know something creepy is about to happen. (Example: Main Theme from ‘Planet of the Apes’)įor a dissonant sound, it’s a good idea to have an interval of notes switching between soothing and disturbing to make the audience subconsciously uncomfortable. Try adding some noises like the scraping of metal or laughter/screams, coupled with some echo and reverb to give it that scary vibe. (Example: The Theme from ‘Alien’ uses a high-pitched sound in the background, mimicking an alien sound and puts the audience on edge and makes them feel slightly uncomfortable.
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