Is film a visual medium?

My opinion is that film is definitely not a “visual medium.”

– Randy Thom, sound designer (The Incredibles, Cast Away)

  • We will watch a scene twice, once silent and once with sound.
  • Write down what the scene is “about” each time.

The T-Rex Attack from “Jurassic Park” (1993)

The Hallway Fight from “Inception” (2010)

The Alien Ship Arrival from “Arrival” (2016)

The Bane Plane Hijack from “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012)

The Arrival of EVE from “WALL-E” (2008)

Where this course goes

  • We come back to the opening question: is film a visual medium?
  • The semester walks the whole post-production sound chain: Foley, field recording, sound effects editing, ambiences, dialogue, and the final mix.
  • The schedule page lists every week, screening, and assignment.