ANALYSIS 6- Q7

I found that when watching the clip, the editing seemed to be carefully constructed in a way that builds up suspense in the scene. Rather than switching back and forth between characters too much, the shots remain on one character for quite some time; the lingering shot allows the audience to see the non-speaking character’s reactions and to create the atmosphere for the uneasy mood. Fast, short camera movements to specific actions such as the placement of the lighter suggests the light-footed, bright eyed nature of the clip- with the suspense comes the heightened senses and a stronger awareness of actions and surroundings. The 180 degree rule is never broken and as the suspense reaches its climax, the audio takes over to construct the mood.

Throughout the entire clip there is distinct ambient and foley layered in the background of the dialogue. The sounds are sharp and crisp- these staccato like sounds help to create the unsettling atmosphere, and added ambience such as the crickets in the background give the scene an eerie feel. Foley I could pick up distinctly include the flick of the lighter, chairs moving, glasses on the table and water running. Suggesting the focus on the dialogue of the scene, there is no background music- sound and camera movements set the scene enough already- as the scene reaches its climax and the gun is set off; the sound of a heartbeat captures the intensity of the scene as the shooter leaves and the camera moves to an overhead shot above the fan, using the fan blade as a wipe into the next scene, added with the cymbal to indicate the end of the scene, its significance and a clear cut into the following scene.

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