Which techniques might be used to imply that something terrible has happened offscreen? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Responses

a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event
a reaction shot showing onlookers’ expressions immediately after the event

music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause
music that gets quieter as people speak after a long pause

a swell of dramatic music
a swell of dramatic music

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 wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located
a wide shot establishing where the characters are presently located

1 answer

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 can convey the emotional impact of the offscreen event without directly showing it.

  2. A swell of dramatic music - This can create a sense of tension or anticipation, suggesting that something significant and possibly terrible has occurred, without revealing the event itself.