AICE Media Studies Blog

  a. Common Sound in your genre    A common sound in this short film was the constant buzz of the laundry machines that is heard through the entirety of all the scenes.   b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre   The dull grey lighting of the laundry store , the almost robotic acting portrayed by the mysterious woman, the use of the main characters shirt towards the end that signifies his disappearance , and the use of an empty setting such as a laundry store, which is a classic mystery/horror setting.   c. Common Editing in your genre   Common editing is the use of inputting non-diegetic sound in , such as the suspenseful music that is used, as well as the jump-cuts that are used.   d. Example films of your genre   Laundry   e. What elements of the genre that you like?   Elements that were used that I like was the isolating feeling that the empty laundry store gives, as the silence always makes things more suspenseful.   f. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you ?  

A. Common Sound in your genre   A common sound is the ambiance of music playing during the film, they add suspense to the scenes.   b. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) in your genre   Darker lighting is seen in the first few shots of the girl in the woods and the introduction of the knife adds suspense to the film. The isolated and creepy ambi a nce that comes with being in the middle of the for e st.   c. Common Editing in your genre   A lot of close-up shots and jump cuts, as well as editing in echos in scenes.   d. Example films of your genre   Whittling Away   e. What elements of the genre that you like?   Elements that I like are the dark ambi a nce and music because I like the feeling of suspense they bring.   f. What elements of the genre do not appeal to you?   The ending of this one was a bit underwhelming, and it feels like the suspense ended up building up for nothing.  

  A. Common Sound In Your Genre:   Background noise is prevalent in this short film. Things like ocean waves, people walking, trees swaying in the wind, etc.   B. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) In Your Genre:   Dark dirty city, making it look more dangerous and remote. Close-ups and eye-level shots are common to show characters' emotions and paranoia.   C. Common Editing In Your Genre:   Close-ups and zooms. Another common editing technique is cut-away and parallel editing.   D. Example Films Of Your Genre:   Night Bus   E. What Elements Of The Genre That You Like:   The suspense is created through a director's editing techniques.   F. What Elements Of The Genre Do Not Appeal To You:   The slow movement of the plot as well as having to outline and explain the mystery and mystique quickly.  

A. Common Sound In Your Genre:   Background noise is prevalent in this short film. Things like radio hosts casually talking, the children playing games in the background, and the sound of the cars as they drive.    B. Common Mis-En-Scene (CLAMPS) In Your Genre:   It used an artificial light when going through the tunnel, and outside it was smoggy and crowded. Often showed close-ups of how the people were reacting or not reacting to specific events.   C. Common Editing In Your Genre:   Close-ups and zooms. Another common editing technique is cut-away and parallel editing.   D. Example Films Of Your Genre:   The Tunnel   E. What Elements Of The Genre That You Like:   The suspense is created through a director's editing techniques.   F. What Elements Of The Genre Do Not Appeal To You:   The slow movement of plot as well as having to outline and explain the mystery and mystique quickly.