Learner Response

20/48  MTE:1 

WWW:good use of media terminology
EBI: You need to do more than describe- you also need to analyse- say what the purpose/effect is. Find the sentences from each question and do this.

How is editing used to create drama and tension in the opening scene?

In the opening scene there are mainly different shots, there are some quick shots that show us that there is going to be some fast, paced action. There is also some shadows that are created when the character is in the scene as we cant see his face and also we cant see or sense any emotions happening.This does create tension for us as we don't know who is/what he's doing. Slow paced editing builds tension in the audience, as the fire usually happens quickly so the pace of this fire makes the scene look more realistic.However as the man walks down the stairs the pace becomes a lot slower due to emphasise  how mysterious he is. Eye-line match from Keaton towards killer is not followed by editing - raises tension as audience because we want to know who the killer is but get denied. slow motion used for cigarette on to petrol and final shot of flames shooting into the sky - increases emotional impact and add to the atmosphere as well as fitting with the music. slow dissolve into final scene swerves to link opening scene with the press conference that follows.