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Elements of Cinema: Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound ArticleElements of Cinema: Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound Article
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Elements of Cinema: Diegetic and Non Diegetic Sound

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A blog entry that explains the difference between diegetic sound in film (sound with an obvious, often visible source) and non-diegetic sound (where the source is not present). Includes a quote from Herbert Zettl. There is also a short video discussing sound in film, including diegetic and non-diegetic sound, and giving examples of concepts. (Published April 26, 2015)

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film production, literal and nonliteral sounds, sound in video, sound techniques in film, source-connected sound, source-disconnected sound, doppler effect in film, elements of cinema: diegetic and non-diegetic sound, herbert zettl

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