1. November 8, 2010
Obj: To evaluate how film techniques present Romeo and Mercutio in Act 2, Scene 4

2. Starter Read through the film techniques handout
Highlight the section of the defintion that explains WHY a technique is used

3. Development
You will be expected to evaluate how film techniques present Romeo and Mercutio in Act 2, Scene 4
Watch the following beginning of the of Act 2, Scene 4
Notice how an atmosphere of life, excitement and fun is created through the use of film

4. Techniques Regarding the Opening of the Extract
Mise en Scene
bright colours (clothing), high lighting, public place, beach, windy, laughing, exhibitionism, smoking, smiling, merry go round, dancing (body language), slouching (relaxed), signs reflect narrative
Editing
quick, match cuts, montage editing
Camera movement
short shot duration, crash zooms (in and out), close ups, tracking within the party atmosphere
Sound
Sound bridge over shots, non-diegetic sounds/also atmospheric music has uplifting beat, slowly the diegetic sounds come into, giving the extract realism (laughing, car)

5. Now Watch the segements of the scene and answer the questions with your group members