Q2 revision from Ms Olive
We can learn a lot about the characters and/or what is about to happen through the mise-en-scene. These include: Set Costumes Props Lighting Whose ship is this? How do we know? Which one is the antagonist? Which one is the protagonist? How do you know from the mise-en-scene? Task: write the letters P, E, A & T where you think each part has been covered
Once you have done this, use the mark scheme to mark the 2 answers. Which one do you think is the best and why? Is there anything that could be done to improve these answers? Re-write the answers to make a high level answer using the mark scheme as guidance Answer 1: focuses on set and costume How does mise-en-scene work to create effects that fit in with the action adventure genre? The set in this extract consists of two ships, one is a pirate ship and the other is a British navy ship. The mise-en-scene creates a clear contrast between the two. The pirate ship’s sails are dirty and full of holes whilst the hero’s ship is very grand. It is immediately clear that the pirate ship belongs to the villains and that a battle is about to happen. The pirates raise the skull and cross bone flag, which instantly connotes danger and violence. This fits the genre as the mise-en-scene creates excitement as the scene builds up to a fierce battle, which is typical of action adventure films. The costumes clearly define each character in the extract. The pirate captain is wearing ragged clothing that is all black. His appearance is scruffy and haggard which instantly indicates that he is the antagonist in the extract. Answer 2: focuses on props How does mise-en-scene work to create effects that fit in with the action adventure genre? Props are used in the extract. Weapons such as swords, knives and canons are authentic pirate weapons. The canons are loaded with anything the heroes could find. This is typical of pirate films and the audience watches as cannons are used to create holes in the sides of both ships. There is even a comic moment where the fork becomes stuck in a pirate’s glass eye.
Answer the following question using the model answer for guidance:
Explain how sound creates effects that fit the action adventure genre The diegetic sound of the soldier's heartbeat, increases the tension dramatically. The heartbeat can be heard when the soldier is walking towards the bomb. The fact that the audience can hear the heartbeat males the audience relate to the character and puts the audience in his shoes. This makes the audience aware of the extreme danger that he is in and will fear for his life. This is typical of the action adventure genre as the audience are forced to relate to the protagonists so that they will want them to succeed. These are the editing techniques that you are likely to see in an action adventure film · Cross-cutting · Shot/ reverse shot · Cut away The editing is also likely to be fast paced when there is an action scene in order to create tension. Slow paced editing can also be used during moments of calm, which builds suspense.
Use the images and examples below to answer the following question How does editing create effects that fit the action adventure genre? Shot reverse shot In The Dark Knight Rises, (P) Shot reverse shot is used to create suspense (E)when the villain and the army officer are talking. (A)Shot reverse shot is used to establish the tense relationship between the characters. This lets the audience know that Bane is a dangerous and violent antagonist. This creates suspense because the audience is expecting the antagonist to escape. The anticipation of violence is typical of the genre
Cross Cutting
Use the pictures below to write a PEAT paragraph that explains how the camera angles in the extract create effects that fit the action adventure genre. Use the example to help you Over the shoulder shot (P) The over the shoulder shot shows the audience what the protagonist is looking at. (E) This is used when Jason Bourne realises there is someone behind the window. (A)This shot allows the audience to focus on both the face of the protagonist and where the danger might be. This creates excitement and builds suspense as the audience is poised ready for the villain to appear. This is typical of the action adventure genre and the audience expects hidden danger and excitement. Point of view Close Up
Explain how each of the following is used to create effects that fit the action adventure genre. Give examples from the extract.
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