Question

Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen? Select the two correct answers.

a reaction shot showing onlookers' expressions immediately after the event
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
a swell of dramatic music
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next

Answer 1

The two techniques that might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen are:

1. **a reaction shot showing onlookers' expressions immediately after the event** - This effectively conveys the emotional impact of the offscreen event through the reactions of those who witnessed it.

2. **a close-up shot of a clock ticking from one minute to the next** - This can create a sense of suspense or tension, implying that something significant or terrible has occurred, particularly if the passage of time is emphasized in a dramatic way.

The other options, while they may contribute to the overall mood, do not specifically imply an offscreen event as directly as these two.