Research Task Conclusion

To conclude all my research work, these are the sparks of inspiration from all the short films I have watched over the past week:

• Power of costumes: can depict the protagonist & antagonist easily just by looking at them
  
• Limited use of dialogue: moments of silence or simply actions can speak louder than words
• If a scene is impossible to do due to lack of budget: use black screen and a sound effect of the action e.g. graphic murder
• Black and white only: these two colours can be extremely power for lighting purposes: contrast between light and dark areas: shadow depth of field
  
• High key lighting can create a dream like sequence
  
• Frames can be out of focus
• Hand-held camera can create tension
• Symbolic extreme close up create suspense on certain props
  
• Establishing shots along with a sound bridge allows two different areas to meet
• No dialogue except a voice over, such as a poem or lyrics along with powerful images
• Slow zoom allows the mood to change suddenly: tension created
• Different characters can represent different personalities
• Power of the non-diegetic soundtrack
• Depth of field within frames are important