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Wall art
Short for character motivation
The exact point at the middle of the film
A prop, setting, sound or visual element that is repeated throughout the film, with symbolic and significant meaning
Rain
Rainbows
Umbrellas
True
False
Only used in feature films
Subtle and cannot be heard by the audience
Loud and annoying
Sound that exists outside the ‘world’ of the narrative, such as music overlay.
Diegetic sound
Non-diegetic sound
Upbeat & joyful
Foreboding, haunting & ethereal
Diegetic music
Non-diegetic music
References the Middle Class as having disappeared or 'evaporating' (perhaps since the 2009 Recession / Global Financial Crisis
Utilises a flash forward (editing)
References the ideology of The American Dream
Utilises both non-diegetic and diegetic sound
Mise en scene: Title relates to setting (OZARK/ the lakes of the OZARKS)
Character development: The protagonist never acts immorally
The scene makes use of a continuous slow zoom
There is no diegetic sound in this scene
The non diegetic menacing rumble of the low-pitched, sustained orchestral note carries through from the previous scene bringing the undercurrent of menace with it. It's a sombre, stirring orchestral score engages the audience in a visceral and climatic moment.
Wendy's reassuring words “you’re gonna have to help mummy over the next few days … I know we’ll work this out later" are virtually inaudible, the stirring non diegetic music rises and peaks to create a visceral response.
A simple three cut edit is utilised in this scene, but combined with ultra-slow camera zoom allows audiences to focus on the genuine and tender moment, the physical embrace is the focus of this scene. Shot A: wide shot of W & C at the car Shot B: cut to a front on view of Wendy's embrace of Charlotte Shot C: return to shot A, but closer as a result of continuous slow camera move continues, we again are invited closer
Explores the reasons why actors choose to work in film
Teaches us about all aspects of all genres across film and television series
Explores how narratives are organised, structured and engage audiences AND how these narratives reflect ideologies present in a society
Drama
Crime drama
Thriller
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