... is very important and the beginning montage is very beneficial to the viewers. Montages have the ability to create a mood that captures the attention of an audience. They are very powerful and in this case, give an overview of what the show is going to be about. The beginning montage also depicts the setting and shows the audience what to expect in the ... interest by having both characters in the shot. Another technique used in the filming of China Beach was the used of music and sound effects. Both music and sound effects can drive the mood of a story. In "China Beach", music was used...

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