Lights, camera, message us. In this episode of Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon dive into one of the most overlooked elements of filmmaking — sound. From the subtle hum of ambience that builds tension to the perfectly timed cue that sparks emotion, sound design can make or break a story.
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Lights, camera, message us. In this episode of Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon dive into one of the most overlooked elements of filmmaking — sound. From the subtle hum of ambience that builds tension to the perfectly timed cue that sparks emotion, sound design can make or break a story.
Jules Mercer and Devon Pierce crack open the chilling two-minute short film Alive, based on the viral two-sentence horror story about waking to the sound of hammering—only to realize you’re inside a coffin. They explore how such a tiny concept packs such massive dread, break down the film’s pacing, sound design, and gut-punch ending, and imagine alternate takes that could make it even more terrifying.
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Lights, camera, message us. In this episode of Behind the Slate, Jules and Devon dive into one of the most overlooked elements of filmmaking — sound. From the subtle hum of ambience that builds tension to the perfectly timed cue that sparks emotion, sound design can make or break a story.
