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1. For our research and planning into the kind of
sounds we would use in our production I have
found different examples of the types of
sounds we will use in parts of our production.
We have chosen the sounds to suit the genre
of thriller and so the sounds are generally used
to build tension as well as ambient sounds
used to create verisimilitude.

2. Tension Building
 This sound is the kind of bass, tension building sound
track that we would use for a background sound
throughout particular scenes of our production for the
purpose of making the audience feel tense (suitable to
the genre). An example where this could be used is as
the background sound with other sounds on top when
the antagonist is sitting by the fire outside – useful in
creating an eerie atmosphere.
 Click on the sound image to listen.

3. Ambient Sounds
 Although we want to create a tense atmosphere in the
production, we also want the audience to feel that the
production is real and so to create verisimilitude we
want to use ambient sounds. Ambient sounds such as
the fire burning/crackling are also useful in helping to
create a tense atmosphere but also to keep the feel of
realism. This particular sound would be useful again in
the scene of the antagonist sitting next to the fire.
 Click on the sound image to listen.

4. Action Build-up
 In contrast to horrors, thrillers can also use upbeat
sounds throughout the films to build tension or to create
a build up of action. This type of sound uses low, bass
tones to create a feel of suspense and to build up an
atmosphere for action, yet it doesn’t make the audience
feel frightened. This particular sound could be used in
the scene where the antagonist is changing her identity
– making the editing cut to the beat of the music.
 Click on the sound image to listen.