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To create effects for the sequence, the makers of the film had to keep with the genre conventions of the film. At the beginning of the sequence, the viewer can hear heavy beats of a drum, which could connote a mental war drum being played as the battle is a about to begin. During the fight scene, the music is orchestral and anxious, playing dramatic notes quickly And at the part where Dagonet is lying on the ground, the orchestra plays a melodic, minor piece with violins, which usually are associated with sadness.

The mise-en-scene of the sequence comes into play too. The dark, gloomy lighting contrast with the glistening snow, which possibly connote good vs. evil, a key narrative. The costumes create a time code for the scene, showing that the movie is based in the Arthurian times, not present day. The means of violence also show the time setting, with arrows and axes being the primary weapons. The protagonists wear nice dresses and shirts in blues and blacks, While the antagonists wear fading and ragged browns. This, along wit their tattered flags, show the poverty levels of that ride.

Camera work is crucial in the sequence it starts with clans and bird-eye views to show the different sides and the size of each party. When Cynric’s group advances, it starts with the groups feet, and tills up towards their heads to get a full view of them and along with the deadly music suggests that it wouldn’t be a smart idea to proceed. During the fight, the camera angle is fitted and mostly hand-held, when filming the antagonists to show they are evil and chaotic. Since there are less of Arthur’s group close-ups are used with steadi-cam to show they are central characters and their emotions. When the CGI’s of the underwater view come into play, it shows gradually the ice cracking to foretell the audience that soon there will be chaos.

Along with camera-work editing is fast and snappy, cutting from the chaos of the antagonists defeat to the expressions and sorrow from Arthur’s group. It is also done that way to show exactly in time what each central character is doing and how they feel. These cuts create a sense that the viewer is actually there, and can know what is happening all at once.

WWW:

• The use of generic conventions to create the text and manipulate audience emotions is recognised. The examples selected are appropriate to the comments made.
• The soundtrack and its variation as the sequence unfolds is clearly understood; specifically music moods include threat, excitement and sadness.
• Mise-en-scene is explored through lighting contrasts and costumes. The latter is recognised as reflecting the qualities of the opposing sides – hence there is evidence of an understanding of connotation.
• Camerawork is explored in terms of the variety of angles selected to explore narrative as well as character.
• The use of technical description is appropriate and explores examples in the text.
• There is also a clear explanation of choice of shot to enhance audience anticipation and tension relating to impending chaos.
• Editing is recognised as being used to make narrative clear, as well as explore character through the reactions to events.

EBI:

• Use accurate terminology consistently throughout an answer. Remember, think about the What How Why structure that you may have used for English analysis work.