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a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next
a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next
a swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
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The two techniques that might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen are:
A reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
A swell of dramatic music
These techniques can effectively convey the gravity of an offscreen event through visual and auditory cues.
