REMEMBER – you need to use examples from the extract to support your point:
- The protagonist is brave in the face of danger and will often (but not always) easily beat the antagonists even when outnumbered.
- The protagonist is resourceful and clever
- The protagonists are attractive and youthful when compared with the antagonists.
- The antagonists are violent and intimidating (could be seen through their costumes or props).
- There is a clear theme of good vs. evil
- Conflict is resolved through violence. It is possible the extract may NOT be typical in places. This needs to be mentioned.
TASK 1
USING THE ADVICE ABOVE, IMPROVE AND REWRITE YOUR ANSWER.
Question 2 – will ask you to analyse how the camera, editing, soundtrack and mise-en-scene are used in the extract to create a particular effect which fits the action/adventure genre. You will be expected to give direct examples from the extract and explain the connotative effect your examples have on the audience . You should also link back to action/adventure conventions.
TASK 2
Look at the different technical elements below. Explain how each of the follow elements is used to create a particular effect in action/adventure films. For example: An arc shot could be used to create tension and signify something bad is going to happen, which would build adrenaline for the audience. You should try to think of an example from an action/adventure film clip studied in class to support your ideas.
Camera
a) Close-up b) Tracking shot c) Low angle d) Dolly Zoom
Editing
a) Fast-paced editing b) Cross-cutting c) Jump cuts d) CGI e) Slow motion
Sound
a) Diegetic sound b) Non-diegetic sound c) Sound effects d) Asynchronous sound
Mise-en-scene
a) Costume b) Sets and location c) Casting choices d) Props e) Lighting
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