Higher Media Practice Questions - Higher Media (Qualifications Scotland SCQF Level 6) Exam

Diegetic sound originates from within the fictional story world, whereas non-diegetic sound comes from outside it. Diegetic sound is recorded live during filming, whereas non-diegetic sound is added during post-production editing. Diegetic sound consists only of spoken dialogue, whereas non-diegetic sound consists exclusively of musical instruments. Diegetic sound is heard only by the audience, whereas non-diegetic sound is heard by all story characters.