In a film score or a visual narrative, sound can be used in two different ways. Artists can choose to use purely digetic or non-diegetic sound, or they can incorporate both methods together to create a desired effect.
Diegetic Sound
Sound is diegetic, if its visually connected or implied in the moving image.
For example, an actor's spoken dialogue, or objects on screen, e.g. footsteps, clapping, birds tweeting.
A visible source is shown on the screen, while an implied source is still part of the film world but not shown on the screen.
Non-Diegetic Sound
Sound is non-diegetic, if the source is not present or implied in the narrative universe.
Common instances are:
- music or score, used to augment emotions
- actor’s commentary or narration
- any extra sound added for effect
Non-diegetic sound can also be reffered to as non-literal sound, or commentary.
In our transmedia practice, I aim to use both diegetic and non-digetic sound to link both the outside and inside sources together. This I feel with provide a cinematic experience, especially with the non-diegetic space commentary, music, and diegetic space soundscape.
I noticed how in the film 'Rocky' the punches and crowd cheering is diegetic. However, Rocky’s fanrare and musical theme, is non-diegetic.
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