Episode 3 Lighting And Sound Flashcards
1
Q
Give some ideas for sound in episode 3
A
- transition to jazz band
- diegetic distorted and distant jazz since window closed
- when Jones tells Pullman story her lines are prerecorded to exhibit lack of interest
- motif of non diegetic pre recorded sound of Helen elongated inhale and exhale and sound of heartbeat underscoring the scene
- when Jones asks what’s under there it increases in volume and speed
- Jones speaks into mic connected behind audience as if he is addressing us as well
2
Q
Give some ideas about lighting in episode 3
A
Opening state: white floodlight lit wash at a low intensity
- window using a gobo and profile light with 80% intensity casting a warm washing to idealise outside world
- blackout flickers when husbands get too close
- sexual appetite of jones: actors positioned on bed spotlight a red gel- claustrophobic and sexual atmosphere
- flash white and red at a fast pace fade to blackout
