Sound: parallel and contrapuntal video feedback and learner response

Teacher's feedback:

WWW:

• V. good editing
• Contrapuntal is humorous
• Music is timed to Peppa Pig's tape player.
• Same track

EBI:

• More parallel: cut back at end

Peer feedback:

WWW:

• Great use of parallel and contrapuntal sound
• Visuals edited in time with the music
• Visuals matched with the lyrics of the music
• Lots of humour from the contrapuntal sound
• Hilarious selection of clips and sounds
• "I think Susie raps at some point" (she does)
• Timing
• Song choice
• "Yes."

EBI:

• More songs

Self Assessment:

WWW:

• The opening with Peppa Pig starting the music
• Meets the brief; the video is both contrapuntal and parallel
• The contrapuntal was humorous; 
• Caused a reaction from the audience
• Song choice
• Same track used throughout
• Transition from parallel to contrapuntal was obvious
• Editing:
• Timing; clips are edited to the time of the music
• Clips were selected to match the lyrics and other aspects of the song. (Such as the scream)
• Visuals and music fade out

EBI:

• I agree that I could have cut back to the Fullmetal Alchemist footage to create more parallel sound near the end.
• I also could have used clips from other shows in both contrapuntal and parallel segments

TOP 3:

1. Soumeya: The song choice was brilliant in order to create an obvious parallel and contrapuntal sound. The multitude of clips created a very entertaining video showcasing how jarring country music is.
2. Barbara: The contrapuntal was well executed; Her use of 'Marley and Me' footage over that horridly annoying LSD song caused me lots of emotional pain. She also cut from parallel to contrapuntal and back to parallel at the end over one song.
3. Santosh: His video showcased a very obvious contrast between the parallel and contrapuntal sound. Like all the top 3, he used 1 music track.

Through this task, I learnt that sound is important in film and TV in creating a mood and reaction from the audience. For instance, contrapuntal sound can be used in film to create a sense of detachment or irony in the scene. Using annoying anime music over a slow depressing death scene can cause the audience to find the scene humorous, and so it's important to know how and when to use contrapuntal sound. Similarly, using parallel sound can help emphasise the emotions or tone of a scene.