Question 1

The atmosphere of the film is immediately set by the soundscape along. the metallic screeching sound is unsettling, and the lack of visuals create mystery and suspense. The following scene also uses sound to build tension,, such as the dull ‘thump’ noise when the character sees the clown. Throughout the film there is also a quiet, uneasy high pitched noise that drifts in and out. This is common in horror films in suspense scenes, it makes the viewer fell scared and uneasy.

Question 2

Creating the sound design. InAlten, S. Audio in media, (p.266-286). Belmont: Wadsworth, 1994.

In this reading, i found it particularly interesting to learn how sound producution in film has grown over the years. From an area where there was only really one credit for in the film, to a huge crew of designers etc. I think on of my weakest areas is possibly sound design, and how to create a soundscape, so i hope to learn more and explore this area more in my productions this semester.  Like camera work, sound needs to be designed and motivated. I remember hearing once that sound is the most important thing in film, even if the camera is low quality, its important that the sound quality and production is to a high standard. It was also interesting reading about  how our hearing is selective, and a seemingly quiet, uninteresting soundscape such as a park, actually has a lot going on. Animals, distant chatter, wind, leaves, distant traffic; it all is important in creating a soundscape, so it is important to really make the effort to listen to these sounds and include them.

Question 4

There were a few technical problems with ‘rolling,’ for example the change in light in the beginning, which appears to be the camera automatically readjusting itself. I liked the part directly after the title, where we are introduced to his house/ apartment and the amount of toilet paper gradually becomes apparent. It shows that the toilet paper is an important part of the story without words or dialogue. Some of the supermarket shots were oddly framed, however. Their conversation was framed awkwardly, with them being in the center of the farm, as well as it appearing that the male character was looking above the girls head whilst talking to her. The shot was from a low angle, due to her height, but he was looking straight forward, so it appeared he was looking above her head. This may ave been to emphasise the awkwardness of the conversation, and his nervousness, but the shot feels uncomfortable.