1. Comparing the Opening Scenes of Romeo and Juliet
The speed of the clips, writing and music builds up a very tense and aggressive atmosphere. ... The loud, opera-style music provides tension, in contrast with the soft, mellow music from when we meet Romeo; this example you can see how the variation of music can create different moods and impressions. I think that the non - diagetic music was used well in the film; it gave all the moods that were needed. ... Camera shots and angles move smoothly through long, to mid, and close up, and from high to eye to low level according to the atmosphere he wishes to create. ... This shows different moo...
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