Question 2

Soundtrack

Various different aspects are used to create effects in the movie "Edge of Tomorrow". The soundtrack of the movie is very fast-paced and dramatic, especially in the beach battle scene. This adds more tension to the movie and creates a dramatic effect. Diegetic sound is used at all points in the scene. Characters talk to each other and things like explosions take place on screen. Non-diegetic sound is used as music throughout the scene. There is a beach battle in the scene so there is lots of synchronous sound that would be expected in a scene like this. Things like explosions and gun fire are heard throughout the scene.

Editing

The editing is also used for effect. There are various jump cuts which add to the movies fast paced tone. There is a jump cut right before the battle scene. William Cage is giving a speech and then he is suddenly on the military plane. There are many CGI creatures in the movie which add to the tension and suspense. They have a frightening appearance which adds to the suspense of the movie.

Mise en scene

Shot-reverse-shot is used to create tension between the various characters on screen. It is mainly used when the characters are arguing with each other. Dark lighting is used in various scenes to give the movie a "gritty" tone. The costumes are all robotic and high tech. This gives the movie a futuristic tone and it shows the audience that the movie is set in the future.

Camerawork

Camerawork is used to create effects in the movie. An establishing shot is used at the beginning of the scene when all of the helicopters are flying towards the beach to show the audience the setting. A point of view shot is used at various points in the scene to show what is happening from the main character's perspective. Tracking shots are used in the battle scene to capture all of the action that is happening. The hand-held camera technique is used to make the audience fell like they are "in" the action.