Q1.
Characteristics of sound –
Sound travels in the form of a wave. Waves are characterized by three basic quantities. They are
frequency, speed, and amplitude. Two of the main characteristics of sound are pitch and
loudness, which in turn are determined by the frequency and amplitude of the wave, respectively.
1)PITCH
The shrillness of a sound is called its pitch. The pitch of a sound depends upon its frequency.
Higher the frequency of a sound, higher is its pitch.
The voice of a child or a woman has higher frequency than the voice of a man.
The faster is the vibration of the source object, higher is the frequency and therefore higher is the
pitch.
2)QUALITY
Quality of a sound is also called timbre. The quality of sound is the characteristic which enable
us to distinguish between the sounds produced by different sources.
The more pleasant sound is said to be of rich quality.
A sound of single frequency (called pure sound) is called a tone.
A tuning fork produces the sound of a single frequency. The sound which is a mixture of several
frequencies is called an impure sound (or note) is pleasant to listen.
3)Frequency and pitch:
Sound waves are produced due to the to and fro oscillation of particles in a medium. If an object
oscillates 80 times per second, it is said to have a frequency of 80 Hz. Frequency is considered
an important characteristic of a sound wave because different frequencies sound different to us.
You might have noticed the difference between the shrill voice of a child and the deep voice of a
man. The shrillness of the sound produced is determined by the frequency of the vibrating body.
Q.2 Role of producer –
A film producer is a person who oversees film production. Either employed by a production
company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film
production, such as selecting the script; coordinating writing, directing, and editing; and
arranging financing.
During this stage of the production process, producers bring together people like the film
director, cinematographer, and production designer.Unless the film is supposed to be based on an
original script, the producer has to find an appropriate screenwriter. If an existing script is
considered flawed, they are able to order a new version or make the decision to hire a script
doctor.The producer also has the final say on hiring the film director, cast members, and other
staff.
During production, the producer's job is to make sure the film stays on schedule and under
budget. They will always be in contact with directors and other key creative team members.
For various reasons, producers cannot always personally supervise all parts of their production.
For example, some producers run a company which also deals with film distribution. Also, cast
and film crew often work at different times and places, and certain films even require a second
unit.
During post-production, the producer has the last word on whether sounds, music, or scenes have
to be changed or cut. Even if the shooting has been finished, the producers can still demand that
additional scenes be filmed. In the case of a negative test screening, producers may even demand
and get an alternative film ending.
