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Sonic presents:

Surrounded by Sound EXPERIENCING MOVIE THROUGH AUDIO

Imagine the shower scene from . The approaching shark fin in Jaws. atop the Austrian mountains. Chances are, it’s not just an image, but a sound that comes to mind. Actors’ voices, sound effects, theme songs and musical scoring can make or break a movie. When it comes to the big screen, your ears play a big role.

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Most Recognized Movie Voices

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Most Memorable Sound Effects

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Recorded from the Turns out pre-historic creatures sound inside of a respirator. like a combination of present-day animals: Fatherhood has never a baby elephant, tiger, alligator, a dog been so menacing. chomping on a toy, and a whale’s blow.

5 The Wilhelm Scream The three roles of sound effects: Doesn’t sound familiar? Originally from a 1951 film, this scream of terror 1. Create a mood has been recycled in dozens of 2. Simulate reality movies (including Star Wars) as 3. Imply something off scene an industry inside joke.

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