Traditionally in horror films the sound is very eerie, dark and erratic. Sometimes the sound starts very slowly and will build and rise up at the pinnacle moment of the scene; this creates tension and scares the audience to a greater extent. Diegetic sound can be used to create an atmosphere around a scene, for example trees rustling, wind or rain. By having diegetic sound- or non-diegetic sound which is natural creates a sense of realism, and can also been seen as creepy in the horror genre.
In the YouTube video, it shows example of horror sounds. These are mostly non-diegetic, for example the piercing, rising sounds, however some could be diegetic like the screams. I will be using non-diegetic sounds from garage band when I create my sound for my opening sequence. Due to the theme and nature of my opening sequence, I will be using mostly non-diegetic sound, for example the scream and wind. Some of the sound though was recorded at the time of filming, for example the axe chopping and the fire burning and crackling.
In the YouTube video above, it shows the example of Nightmare on Elm Street. The sound in this opening is very effective as it slowly builds up. It begins with slow mid tones which are intercut with dark, menacing drums. It continues with eerie, yet harmonious non-diegetic sound which is heightened mid-way through the extract as it becoming repetitive and gradually louder. The extract hits a peak with scary, dark and dangerous sounds as the sound gradually gets louder and louder. From a visual aspect, this would be where the pinnacle moment would have been. This extract creates tension and builds upon sounds to create the tense atmosphere.
I aim to create the same amount of intensity in my opening sequence as it begins light and friendly, but gradually gets darker and more suspicious.
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