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THE FLY
Sound design plays a central role in building suspense and shaping spectatorship. Diegetic sounds- particularly the amplified buzzing- are used to heighten tension and draw attention to the protagonist’s heightened awareness, while also introducing a layer of dark comedy that reinforces the film’s premise. Silence is deployed strategically, creating moments of awkward tension, especially within the confined space of the car, and making the buzzing increasingly intrusive. In addition, a subtle, eerie non-diegetic score underpins the action, quietly intensifying the film’s unsettling tone. Cinematography Tight framing is used to powerful effect, generating a strong sense of claustrophobia. This is essential to the film’s impact, as it amplifies tension and makes the fly appear far more threatening than it would in an open setting. Close-ups focus attention on the protagonist’s facial expressions, while also emphasising the limited space, positioning the audience alongside him as his disc...
OVER
Cinematography Over predominantly employs wide, landscape shots, which enhance its sense of realism. This perspective makes it feel as though the audience is viewing events from a distance - similar to witnessing a police scene in person or through a news broadcast. These wide shots also contribute to a subdued, sombre atmosphere, working alongside the sound to reflect the film’s narrative. As the story is based on real events, it is essential that the tone conveys a sense of tragedy and restraint, which the choice of framing successfully achieves. Naturalistic lighting further reinforces this realism, while the grey, overcast conditions mirror the bleakness of the event and deepen the emotional impact. Sound Sound is used sparingly yet effectively to shape atmosphere and guide audience response. The film relies heavily on silence and natural diegetic sounds to maintain realism and convey the sadness of a story grounded in real events. These sounds complement the wide shots, with dista...
Echo
Cinematography The slow, deliberate camera movements reflect the protagonist’s internal conflict, allowing sound and visuals to work in tandem to immerse the spectator in the film’s mood. A combination of wide shots and close-ups, alongside central framing of the protagonist, draws the audience into her emotional experience and maintains alignment with her point of view. This makes the eventual revelation - that she has deceived both the audience and other characters - feel even more striking. Low-key lighting and a muted colour palette further support the film’s bleak, naturalistic tone. Sound Lewis Arnold’s short film makes effective use of diegetic sound to establish a strong sense of realism. This is crucial to its emotional impact on the spectator, particularly in relation to the plot twist, as the narrative is grounded in believability up to that moment. The phone calls, despite the absence of a voice on the other end, are especially powerful in generating both emotion and suspen...