Soundtrack Creation

In order to ensure that our soundtrack matched our shot sequences, I decided that the best approach was to create my own. I done this using Apple software Logic Pro X, recording and combining a variety of ambient synths, percussion and strings. The final track contained 18 different instrument sounds, which layer up slowly before building to a more upbeat, high tempo part, where our opening is planned to be more dramatic (where the victim is taken hostage). I then took a minimalist approach, dropping most of the layers but leaving an ambient backing drone sound remaining and a drum beat that resembles the beating of the actors heart, creating huge suspense and tension. After this, I quickly built the instruments up once more, increasing the volume, general pace and drum tempo for our final, most dramatic scene, increasing suspense and therefore making our audience feel more on edge when viewing. Finally I left one remaining heavy bass drum to be played along side our main title at the end of the sequence, 'Captive'.

During lesson, I played this potential soundtrack to the class in order to gain their feedback. The consensus of the class was that the track was entirely suited to the genre and it was considered to be ideal for our film opening.