Film Progression 2 - The Importance of Music

I became increasingly aware that the silence of the titles and transitions was not professional or interesting for viewers. As in my case studies, music sets the mood and nuance for the entire scene to follow and can be unsuccessful without it. 

I knew that I wanted music for transitions and titles in order to create a sense of love, longing, drama and anticipation. I went onto royalty free music website 'Incompetech' and found options. 

These were the possibilities for transitions and titles: 

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1. I felt that this was beautifully sensitive, calm and intriguing. The fact that light piano notes are used in isolation has a sense of vulnerability and many of the period dramas I have studied show that this effect causes an audience to care for the female protagonist. However, as this was being used for the beginning and end of the film – I felt that I needed a strong accompaniment that made the audience feel a sense of importance and drama. This piece was too forgettable and soft to have a lasting impression.

2. This piece was, similarly, lone piano notes and chords. I felt that its pace had a rather solemn and slow tension to it that made the listener wonder ‘why?’. However, in similarity to the comments above – this was also forgettable and lacking in vitality and essential drama.

3. At the moment of hearing this piece I knew it was what I wanted to use for my film. This is because the long drawn-out extended string instruments create tension and anticipation due to their subtle yet strong nature. I also felt that it wasn’t too dramatic within its own right. It works in combination with the visual and not in isolation.