Question

Which of the following might a sound technician do to enhance the effect in the following scenario?

a. A director is shooting a key scene in a new superhero film. In the scene, the superhero has fallen and his archenemy is standing over him, waiting to deal the final blow.
b. The director wants the audience to feel the helplessness of the hero.
c. He is using camera angles to make the archenemy appear larger than life and to make the hero seem small and helpless.

Answer 1

The sound technician might use dramatic music or sound effects to enhance the tension and helplessness in the scene, complementing the director's visual elements such as camera angles. So, the correct option is d.

To enhance the effect in the given scenario where the director wants the audience to feel the helplessness of the hero (option b) and is using camera angles to make the archenemy appear larger than life (option c), a sound technician might:

d. Use appropriate music or sound effects to emphasize the tension, drama, and impending danger in the scene. This could involve selecting or composing music with a powerful and ominous tone, incorporating low-frequency sounds, or using other auditory cues that intensify the emotional impact of the moment. The sound elements should complement the visual elements created by the camera angles to enhance the overall cinematic experience and evoke the desired emotional response from the audience.