I liked how the sound plays out throughout the film. There are a few shots of house 9, where there is complete silence and all you can hear is a roar slowing building up. This helps the audience understand that the house is somewhat important to the boy and how it's bothering him in a way where he doesn't knock. I like the shots where the boy is running his hand down the number 9. This can be an example of how editing was a huge impact on the film. The shots kept going back and fourth as the boy made his way all the way down on the number as well as sound roaring began to get louder. All together, it made the moment very intense. I also enjoyed how the Dp made some of her shots out of focus on the boy walking through the woods, but the leaves on focus. This was probably decided by both director and Dp to add more of that uncertain feel that the boy has as he's making his way to his father's house who he never met before. Lastly, I think that putting the final knock in slow motion increased the intensity in his decision as well, clearly showing the audience that his life was about to change with that single action.
I am actually very divided on my opinion on the sound of this film. On one hand, I liked how they implemented the sound to show the character's foreboding anxiety about meeting his dad. The sound definitely dictates the emotions of the audience throughout the film. On the other hand, the music and sound are so sudden and obvious that it can take the viewer out of the film for a second there. I also noticed the main character jumping around the frame of the shot a lot throughout his building contemplation about his dad. In fact, one of the first shots of the character shows him directly in center of the shot as opposed to the standard position to the side as per the rule of thirds. Perhaps the character is placed in the center with a slight high angle to reminisce it to an inquisition or that the character is literally stuck in the middle about a decision. Many of the shots honestly reminded me of a horror movie with the alternating shots between the dude and the door and the ascending noise that it became a little confusing. However, I really liked the thought that went into the cinematography and editing of this film. The character walks on a trail in the woods at one point which is obviously (in my opinion) his journey to a decision as he is kind of "lost in the woods about it". Furthermore, his face is hardly seen in that sequence as it is a personal matter. Lastly, a lot of effort was put into the editing portion of this film. Between the alternating (and horror movie-esque) shots of the film and the dramatic slow motion clip as the character lets go of the mother's picture and many other slow motion clips concerning the mom or dad.
The emotion of this film was very intense and serious to show how the boy had anxiety to meet his dad for the first time and how indecisive he was about it. The sound designer contributed greatly to these emotions because he or she mixed the sounds from very high to low; like when the guy was sliding his hand over the number on the house door. The loud sound of him opening up the letter made its importance very clear. The DP and the director also contributed to the emotion of the film because the DP only had main things in focus and the directors vision of how it should be shot made it seem very intense. The DP also contributed to it by only showing small phrases of the letter, enough of it to get the point across. The editor contributed to the film because he made really short cuts like when the guy was touching the door the shots went from the mans face to the door very rapidly showing the intensity. He also contributed to the to the emotion by not telling the story in order. It we from him at the front door to him opening up a letter that leads him to the front door then back to where he started.
I like how the sound designer does an excellent job on using silence. As the boy makes his way to the house, everything seems to be pulled out but the boy and the house. A numbing effect plays along between the two. The sounds are specially made for the character. The boy makes an important choice, choosing what's behind that door. With sound, the editor contributes by cutting back and forth. For example, harsh cuts are used as the boy comes close touching the number 9 on the door. I like how the DP shot the door very steady and how the shots on the boy is tracking the boy. Why, because since the house is important to the boy you get something better than silence and the roaring we here. You get an emotional reaction. That's fantastic directing and lets the director build the tension with sound.
The movie was great at making me wonder and having bringing out emotion in me. In the way he was at the door had me wondering what was behind it and once I found out I wanted to know what would happen if he knocked. The sound was obviously a key player in this film. I loved the variety of the shots in the beginning.The room tone and Foley was great but the music was at times just came out of no where and would take me out of the trance the movie was keeping me in.However why did he rub against the door? I found very ...unnerving.Plus anyone else think the footsteps didn't match in the beginning? Just me? okay...
The emotion involved in this film is presented greatly through the contributions of the director, DP, editor, and sound designer. They worked together well in presenting the ideas they had. I like how many shots were out of focus and blur and matched the audio very well. The close ups were done very nicely and edited together in a way to build suspense. The close up where he rubs his hand on the door and switches off to his head down is great due to the audio. Without the right audio, you just see some guy rubbing a door weirdly. But with the scratchy audio they give, you can hear where this guy's mind is at when reaching for his father's door. The editing was added to the affect as well with quick cuts back and forth, quicker each time adding even more suspense to such a big action he might take. I also really liked how they emphasized the home. We didn't know whose it was or what it represented but we knew it was something of beyond importance. The wide shot that closes in on it and close ups of the number 9 on the door all impact the audience with questions and wonders toward that house. It makes us want to continue on to see why is this so important? There were few shots I wasn't so sure about such as the slow motion view of him throwing the locket because the audio made it seem like it was a good thing but really I couldn't fully grasp his mother's role in all of this. But overall, it was a great film I enjoyed with many great components to it.
I believe this movie was very well put togethor all the different shots taken really added more of a serious tone all the backround noises changed as the shots changed wich was very well done all the slow motion takes really added a sad time to the movie and a bit of anxiety was he going to knock on the door?! Brought my interest I also noticed that there was no sound throughout the whole movie but yet the movie or spoke to me and I think it is really incredible how there is no dialogue but the movie is better that way. All the focus and u focus shits were very well done we saw what was important and what was not all the low and high angles were used all at the right time as well overall I understand why this was an award winning movie
The sound throughout the film really gives you different feel during the entire film, it puts you in his position. Whether or not he should knock on the door or not. It build up a lot of tension in the film. The Director had to make sure that all of the shots were composed well the DP also had to work with the director on how they wanted to show him, or how they wanted to make him feel in this film. The editor also had to make sure that all those shots matched up and it had some quick editing too as well. The sound designer I feel had the hardest job, they had to put that final touch in it to make sure that the feel was right. They had to make sure that the audience was both focused and felt like that boy. Not only did all of these different shots create suspense but so did the music. It created a more confused and undecided feeling to it.
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I liked how the sound plays out throughout the film. There are a few shots of house 9, where there is complete silence and all you can hear is a roar slowing building up. This helps the audience understand that the house is somewhat important to the boy and how it's bothering him in a way where he doesn't knock. I like the shots where the boy is running his hand down the number 9. This can be an example of how editing was a huge impact on the film. The shots kept going back and fourth as the boy made his way all the way down on the number as well as sound roaring began to get louder. All together, it made the moment very intense. I also enjoyed how the Dp made some of her shots out of focus on the boy walking through the woods, but the leaves on focus. This was probably decided by both director and Dp to add more of that uncertain feel that the boy has as he's making his way to his father's house who he never met before. Lastly, I think that putting the final knock in slow motion increased the intensity in his decision as well, clearly showing the audience that his life was about to change with that single action.
I am actually very divided on my opinion on the sound of this film. On one hand, I liked how they implemented the sound to show the character's foreboding anxiety about meeting his dad. The sound definitely dictates the emotions of the audience throughout the film. On the other hand, the music and sound are so sudden and obvious that it can take the viewer out of the film for a second there. I also noticed the main character jumping around the frame of the shot a lot throughout his building contemplation about his dad. In fact, one of the first shots of the character shows him directly in center of the shot as opposed to the standard position to the side as per the rule of thirds. Perhaps the character is placed in the center with a slight high angle to reminisce it to an inquisition or that the character is literally stuck in the middle about a decision. Many of the shots honestly reminded me of a horror movie with the alternating shots between the dude and the door and the ascending noise that it became a little confusing. However, I really liked the thought that went into the cinematography and editing of this film. The character walks on a trail in the woods at one point which is obviously (in my opinion) his journey to a decision as he is kind of "lost in the woods about it". Furthermore, his face is hardly seen in that sequence as it is a personal matter. Lastly, a lot of effort was put into the editing portion of this film. Between the alternating (and horror movie-esque) shots of the film and the dramatic slow motion clip as the character lets go of the mother's picture and many other slow motion clips concerning the mom or dad.
The emotion of this film was very intense and serious to show how the boy had anxiety to meet his dad for the first time and how indecisive he was about it. The sound designer contributed greatly to these emotions because he or she mixed the sounds from very high to low; like when the guy was sliding his hand over the number on the house door. The loud sound of him opening up the letter made its importance very clear. The DP and the director also contributed to the emotion of the film because the DP only had main things in focus and the directors vision of how it should be shot made it seem very intense. The DP also contributed to it by only showing small phrases of the letter, enough of it to get the point across. The editor contributed to the film because he made really short cuts like when the guy was touching the door the shots went from the mans face to the door very rapidly showing the intensity. He also contributed to the to the emotion by not telling the story in order. It we from him at the front door to him opening up a letter that leads him to the front door then back to where he started.
I like how the sound designer does an excellent job on using silence. As the boy makes his way to the house, everything seems to be pulled out but the boy and the house. A numbing effect plays along between the two. The sounds are specially made for the character. The boy makes an important choice, choosing what's behind that door. With sound, the editor contributes by cutting back and forth. For example, harsh cuts are used as the boy comes close touching the number 9 on the door. I like how the DP shot the door very steady and how the shots on the boy is tracking the boy. Why, because since the house is important to the boy you get something better than silence and the roaring we here. You get an emotional reaction. That's fantastic directing and lets the director build the tension with sound.
The movie was great at making me wonder and having bringing out emotion in me. In the way he was at the door had me wondering what was behind it and once I found out I wanted to know what would happen if he knocked. The sound was obviously a key player in this film. I loved the variety of the shots in the beginning.The room tone and Foley was great but the music was at times just came out of no where and would take me out of the trance the movie was keeping me in.However why did he rub against the door? I found very ...unnerving.Plus anyone else think the footsteps didn't match in the beginning? Just me? okay...
The emotion involved in this film is presented greatly through the contributions of the director, DP, editor, and sound designer. They worked together well in presenting the ideas they had. I like how many shots were out of focus and blur and matched the audio very well. The close ups were done very nicely and edited together in a way to build suspense. The close up where he rubs his hand on the door and switches off to his head down is great due to the audio. Without the right audio, you just see some guy rubbing a door weirdly. But with the scratchy audio they give, you can hear where this guy's mind is at when reaching for his father's door. The editing was added to the affect as well with quick cuts back and forth, quicker each time adding even more suspense to such a big action he might take. I also really liked how they emphasized the home. We didn't know whose it was or what it represented but we knew it was something of beyond importance. The wide shot that closes in on it and close ups of the number 9 on the door all impact the audience with questions and wonders toward that house. It makes us want to continue on to see why is this so important? There were few shots I wasn't so sure about such as the slow motion view of him throwing the locket because the audio made it seem like it was a good thing but really I couldn't fully grasp his mother's role in all of this. But overall, it was a great film I enjoyed with many great components to it.
I believe this movie was very well put togethor all the different shots taken really added more of a serious tone all the backround noises changed as the shots changed wich was very well done all the slow motion takes really added a sad time to the movie and a bit of anxiety was he going to knock on the door?! Brought my interest I also noticed that there was no sound throughout the whole movie but yet the movie or spoke to me and I think it is really incredible how there is no dialogue but the movie is better that way. All the focus and u focus shits were very well done we saw what was important and what was not all the low and high angles were used all at the right time as well overall I understand why this was an award winning movie
The sound throughout the film really gives you different feel during the entire film, it puts you in his position. Whether or not he should knock on the door or not. It build up a lot of tension in the film. The Director had to make sure that all of the shots were composed well the DP also had to work with the director on how they wanted to show him, or how they wanted to make him feel in this film. The editor also had to make sure that all those shots matched up and it had some quick editing too as well. The sound designer I feel had the hardest job, they had to put that final touch in it to make sure that the feel was right. They had to make sure that the audience was both focused and felt like that boy. Not only did all of these different shots create suspense but so did the music. It created a more confused and undecided feeling to it.
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