How is Suspense Created in The elevator Scene in the Film Speed??

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How is Suspense Created in The elevator Scene in the Film Speed??

The film speed is a fast moving action movie that has been hugely popular. This is mainly to do with its useful source of suspense. The film speed does master the art of keeping you focused on the film, the non-stop action and unrealistic ness of the film takes you away from reality and puts you into an exciting situation. Jan De Bont skilfully directed the film speed and uses suspense through out the film and relieves tension when needed. I will be looking at how different factors affect the suspense and how effectively these can be used.

        

        Music and sound effects can make a film, if sound effects and music are not handled and used properly it can often ruin any chances of being a success. As technology has changed over the years music has dominated the major part of a film. You find that an action film such as speed relies on visuals and music rather than actual dialogue. In the 19th century there would be a live pianist who would play dramatic music when it was needed, this was because the technology was not advanced enough to be able to put music to films therefore a pianist was needed to create the suspense. This shows the importance of music. The main effect of music is to involve the viewers in what is happening and increases the tension and excitement of the situation. The music tempo or beat increases when reaching a climax of suspense then quickly dies down to keep the viewers interested and keen. In the elevator scene of the film speed the music gets increasingly dramatic when the film credits appear at the start of the film. This creates suspense, as you know that something exciting is about to happen and builds up the anticipation of an enjoyable film. The effect of suspense enhanced by music and sound affects can make peoples adrenalin rush causing sweating, increased breathing and fear which people find exhilarating. Silence is used to create suspense by allowing a moment in time, which the outcome is unknown or can even be used as a quick build up or release of tension. Sound effects are a modern way of transferring sounds in a film, which would take place in real life, they are ‘created’. Sound effects in this particular film include explosions that are very real, effective and exaggerated, increasing the thrill and excitement.

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        The dialogue is fast, concise sentences that have a very strict structure. It is mostly in the form of commands and the action hero tends to be the guy who relieves tension through comic relief. Voices in Speed communicate feelings of calmness or fear. Commands give a sense of control and calmness, but shouting a sense of fear and panic. Screaming is the showing of extreme fear often by women at times of panic.  Dialogue is used to tell the story, but in action packed films, music and sound effects play an important part to a good film. The villain ...

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