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An overlap is a sound used at one end of a scene that continues without a pause into the next scene. For example, in a commercial of a crickter’s product endorsement, the scene of the crowd cheering lustily to a sixer is followed by that of the batsman accepting the man-of –the-match trophy. It is the overlapping sound of cheering that facilitates an instant but smooth transition from the batsman hitting the sixer to his accepting the trophy.
A lead in occurs when the audio that introduces a scene is heard before the scene actually begins. For example, the heroine, alone in a hotel room is gazing at the lovely countryside. On the sound track we hear the SFX of seated in the car. In this case, the SFX of the car leads us into the car scene. This is similar to the example of the aircraft discussed earlier.
Overlap is used to show the consequence of an action, whereas lead-in is used to signify a shift on emotion. In both cases, to sound used is contextual.
A segue is a cut from one sound to another without breaking continuity. For example, a character hears an aalap (the introductory section of a Hindustani vocal performance that sets the scene for the composition itself), and this is cut to the sound of a table (percussion instrument used in Hindustani music) as a flashback shows the character dancing. In this case, though the aalap and the table beats are two different cues, they are combined to produce a sense of continuity between the two scenes
One thing must be remembered. When sounds are replaced they have to sound real.
There are situations when we are not actually watching television-our mind is preoccupied and we are just staring at the screen. Or, we are listening to the sound form another room. We start viewing the television only when we feel there is something important going on. On television, sound cues us into action. This is done is several ways. Each program has a signature tune that identifies it. SFX and music that heighten action are used as cues. The way something is spoken can direct our attention to it-news bulletin headlines are read generally a pitch higher or a little louder.
This is one aspect of television sound. There is another aspect, that is, TV programming itself. Watch the early morning slots on most Indian family entertainment channels. Most channels air devotional programmes. A little later, you are likely to see songs of viewer’s choice. This programming is done deliberately, and most often you leave the television set on and go about your daily chores.
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