Frames of Reference

Elements - Sound Design (Alien | A Quiet Place)

Today’s episode covers sound design old and new. By analyzing Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece Alien against its modern analog, John Krazinski’s A Quiet Place, Mark and Joseph set out to determine if modern technology has made sound design inherently better. They go over important aspects of a movies mix such as music, dialogue, and sound effects—while also exploring how sound can be used to assist the narrative and bring focus to a films thematic heartbeat.