AS Media Studies : December 2015

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

How is Excitement Created Through the use of Sound?

How is Excitement Created Through the use of Sound?

Excitement is created in Dr Who through the use of sound. When the Dr regenerates, fast paced music is played. This helps to add excitement as it builds up the scenario and changes the pace of the whole scene. As a result of the fast paced music, everything on screen then becomes fast paced. Excitement is also created through the use of diegetic, asynchronous, pleonastic sound. Laser sounds are over exaggerated to create a sense of excitement as it connotes to the audience a disaster is about to occur. This allows for them to be engaged to their full potential.
Excitement is also created through the use of speech. The speech used is very minimalist so the attention isn't drawn away from the audience anticipating the regeneration.
The pitch of his voice is deep and the volume is low. The Doctor is whispering his final words before he regenerates. This builds excitement as the audience are unaware of what to expect.

How is Tension Created Through the use of Camera Angles?

How is Tension Created Through the use of Camera Angles and Shots?

Tension is created in Eastenders through the use of camera work. The protagonist 'Peggy' has high angles which connotes vulnerability. Whereas, the antagonist, Johnny's henchman, has low angles to create a sense of dominance and power. The juxtaposes the difference in power the two characters have. Moreover, as the contrast between the two characters is quite big, it helps to highlight the level of vulnerability Peggy has.

Tension is also created with long shots and close ups. The variation of shots allows us to see everything about the character. Furthermore, the close up shots allow us, as the audience, to see the protagonist and antagonists real emotion towards the scenario. This builds tension are the camera angle connotes to the audience that there is no where to hide and the protagonist is in trouble.