http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PFGs-KgunVw
This excerpt of popular TV drama 'Hollyoaks' begins with a series of shot-reverse shots, depicting close-ups of each face to demonstrate the terror each character feels. Whilst the editing at this point is fairly slow, a sense of momentum is still built by the way in which the frames are arranged. A dramatic background score adds to the already tense atmosphere of the opening clip. The audience is then presented with a number of two-shots to emphasize the unity of the characters involved; where as 'Niall' the villain of the drama is shot alone, perhaps indicating the independence of his actions. With little ambience in this scene, only the whimpering of endangered characters can be heard to emphasize the isolation of the situation.
The audience is next presented with a cut away shot of 'Tony' and 'Dom' running, as they approach the abandoned building. The contrast in ambience is clear; as sounds of birds and trees rustling reflect the on looking characters. The speed of editing is gradually increased at this point to create a building of tension. An over the shoulder shot of 'Niall' gives the audience a sense of involvement as the villain looks directly into the camera lens. To further emphasize the tension and pace of the scene, the orchestral background score is made louder as the action takes place.
As the characters of 'Jack' and 'Darren' burst into the building, an amplified sound of smashing glass is produced to emphasize the impact of the characters rescue attempt. A passage of frantic editing preludes the close up of a flashing detonator to increase the intensity of the action, the sound of shouting and screaming drown out any ambient noise at this moment. A match on action shot follows as the audience sees the immediate effect of the explosion; the explosion is shot a number of times from different angles to demonstrate different perspectives of all characters involved.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Sound And Music: Hollyoaks
How is sound and music used to effect in this excerpt of 'Hollyoaks'?
In this short excerpt of 'Hollyoaks', a number of sound and music techniques are executed to dictate pace and emphasize the mood of the scene. The initial digetic sounds of leaves rustling and water splashing are amplified to give greater effect to the sense of danger surrounding the forest. The sense of fear and danger are further emphasized by the amplifying of dialogue, as 'Max' shouts out for his younger brother 'Tom'. The technique of digetic sound increases the tension of the excerpt and builds subtle momentum to the scenes pace.
As the character of 'Max' dives into the water an amplified splash is heard before the ambience is cut to purely the bubbling sounds of underwater. This technique is the equivalent of a 'Point of View' shot, it places the audience in the position of the troubled character and alarms viewers as the peaceful ambience is diverted to a frantic atmosphere.
Non-digetic sounds such as trumpets are also used to good effect in this excerpt, for example after each dangerous revelation the short, sharp sound of strings and trumpets. This use of irregular sounds alarms the audience of the immediate threat facing 'Max'. Momentum is further built, as the non-digetic sounds increase in pace and noise, this factor creates a tension build up that would not of been possible without these added effects.
The matter of the sound and music being synchronous throughout, is absolutely necessary to maintain the atmosphere of the excerpt, a brief irregular moment of sound would spoil the entire mood of the scene. Whilst 'Max' battles to stay a float the music remains at a fast tempo and mood, but as the character appears to give up trying the ambience is cut once again leaving a slow calming score to replace it. Sound motifs are also used to great effect in this scene, as every time the character of 'Claire' is presented, a harrowing score of low pitched strings proceed. This sound motif establishes the representation of 'Claire' as a villain, with no prior knowledge of the character the motif allows the audience to assume a negative portrayal.
In this short excerpt of 'Hollyoaks', a number of sound and music techniques are executed to dictate pace and emphasize the mood of the scene. The initial digetic sounds of leaves rustling and water splashing are amplified to give greater effect to the sense of danger surrounding the forest. The sense of fear and danger are further emphasized by the amplifying of dialogue, as 'Max' shouts out for his younger brother 'Tom'. The technique of digetic sound increases the tension of the excerpt and builds subtle momentum to the scenes pace.
As the character of 'Max' dives into the water an amplified splash is heard before the ambience is cut to purely the bubbling sounds of underwater. This technique is the equivalent of a 'Point of View' shot, it places the audience in the position of the troubled character and alarms viewers as the peaceful ambience is diverted to a frantic atmosphere.
Non-digetic sounds such as trumpets are also used to good effect in this excerpt, for example after each dangerous revelation the short, sharp sound of strings and trumpets. This use of irregular sounds alarms the audience of the immediate threat facing 'Max'. Momentum is further built, as the non-digetic sounds increase in pace and noise, this factor creates a tension build up that would not of been possible without these added effects.
The matter of the sound and music being synchronous throughout, is absolutely necessary to maintain the atmosphere of the excerpt, a brief irregular moment of sound would spoil the entire mood of the scene. Whilst 'Max' battles to stay a float the music remains at a fast tempo and mood, but as the character appears to give up trying the ambience is cut once again leaving a slow calming score to replace it. Sound motifs are also used to great effect in this scene, as every time the character of 'Claire' is presented, a harrowing score of low pitched strings proceed. This sound motif establishes the representation of 'Claire' as a villain, with no prior knowledge of the character the motif allows the audience to assume a negative portrayal.
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Cant Remember The Question, So, Yeah!
.In this short excerpt of ‘Shameless’ camerawork and editing is used to dictate pace, narrative and mood. The clip begins with a long establishing shot of ‘Frank’ stumbling away from the viewpoint. The next series of shots are cut between the master shot of ‘Frank’ and a point of view shot from the inside of a car, the use of this shot gives the audience a sense of involvement by putting them in a characters position.
The tempo of the excerpt is increased as the danger becomes clear by using frantic cutting, with a number of different shots in a small space of time. Match on action is used as the car crashes; the continuity of the impact is achieved by using a series of different angles. Also the immediate effect of the crash is emphasized further by the speed of editing; its frantic pace dictates the dangerous mood of the scene. During the fight scene between 'Lip' and 'Frank' handheld cameras are used to demonstrate the unrestrained nature of the violence.
The audience is then presented with a cut away shot to 'Karen' pacing up and down a room, a fish-eye lens is used in the shot to show the delusion and panic the character feels. The next frame is an effective match on action shot of 'Sheila' slamming a door shut on impact of 'Frank' being punched, this parallel narrative shows that the actions 'Lip' has an effect on other characters also. The scene ends with a zoom to wide fade of 'Frank' lying bloody and beaten.
The final scene of the expert begins with a reverse zoom of 'Sheila' tending to 'Franks' wounds, the editing from this point on returns to a steady pace, to emphasize that the immediate danger has passed. The audience is then presented with a cut away close up of 'Karen' looking on with regret and guilt. As 'Frank' recites his tale of woe an eye-line match shot of the character looking at 'Karen' suggests that he may not deserve the sympathy he deserves
The tempo of the excerpt is increased as the danger becomes clear by using frantic cutting, with a number of different shots in a small space of time. Match on action is used as the car crashes; the continuity of the impact is achieved by using a series of different angles. Also the immediate effect of the crash is emphasized further by the speed of editing; its frantic pace dictates the dangerous mood of the scene. During the fight scene between 'Lip' and 'Frank' handheld cameras are used to demonstrate the unrestrained nature of the violence.
The audience is then presented with a cut away shot to 'Karen' pacing up and down a room, a fish-eye lens is used in the shot to show the delusion and panic the character feels. The next frame is an effective match on action shot of 'Sheila' slamming a door shut on impact of 'Frank' being punched, this parallel narrative shows that the actions 'Lip' has an effect on other characters also. The scene ends with a zoom to wide fade of 'Frank' lying bloody and beaten.
The final scene of the expert begins with a reverse zoom of 'Sheila' tending to 'Franks' wounds, the editing from this point on returns to a steady pace, to emphasize that the immediate danger has passed. The audience is then presented with a cut away close up of 'Karen' looking on with regret and guilt. As 'Frank' recites his tale of woe an eye-line match shot of the character looking at 'Karen' suggests that he may not deserve the sympathy he deserves
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