
Sound
Room Tone: The Sound That Makes Silence Feel Occupied
Room tone gives film scenes a lived-in acoustic space. Learn how to choose, place and check its texture so quiet…
Listen for dialogue, music, effects and meaningful silence.

Room tone gives film scenes a lived-in acoustic space. Learn how to choose, place and check its texture so quiet…
A film’s effect often begins in its construction. We name the choices on screen and leave room for viewers to decide what they mean.