Characterisation in The Dark Horse: Opening Scene by Daniel Hanson https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba How do each of these visual language features help us understand Gen's character? en-us 2017-08-04 01:50:04 UTC 2026-02-16 20:22:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Non-Diegetic Sound https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097536 Inconsistent piano tones, presumably in a minor key.]]> 2017-08-04 02:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097536 Close shot on gens face https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097600 This shows gens expressions and how he is dealing with the situation mentally.]]> 2017-08-04 02:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097600 Raining to set scene https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097606 2017-08-04 02:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097606 Patched blanket to show personality https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097617 2017-08-04 02:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097617 Over the shoulder shots https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097629 Shows when Gens older brother is talking to him used to frame what the camera is facing towards and the conversation they are having.]]> 2017-08-04 02:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097629 Chess board to tell story of Gen's past https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097642 2017-08-04 02:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097642 panning shots https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097646 Shown when gen is walking into the store and spots the chess board]]> 2017-08-04 02:57:48 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097646 Follow shots https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097675 2017-08-04 02:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097675 Subtle foundation on the face, just for camera https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097692 2017-08-04 02:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097692 https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097696 always a ringing sound in the background of the music.

The piano is drawn out slow and loud.
background music begins to get quieter as people  begin to talk.

Introduction of new instruments-the violin as the scene changes. 

The piano is always overheard on top of the other instruments, except for at certain intervals in the scene.

The violin is loud and drawn out, just quieter than the voices.
The music cuts to a low hum as Gen begins to play the chess board.

The piano is reintroduced at certain intervals.

Music quieter than all of the conversation at the end, but is still present.

Sound of rain drowns out the music, but it's still present.

Always a ringing sound that can be heard throughout the scene.]]> 2017-08-04 02:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097696 People looking at Gen, like he's a nutbar https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097711 2017-08-04 02:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097711 Rain drops, dripping off nose https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097741 2017-08-04 02:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097741 Props (other things spread around shop to make it more realistic https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097764 2017-08-04 02:59:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097764 Depth of field https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097810 2017-08-04 03:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097810 Costume (raggedy and old) to show his wealth https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097851 2017-08-04 03:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097851 Hands constantly shaking to show his fear/anxiety https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097884 2017-08-04 03:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097884 Cross Cutting https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097890 Goes from Gen playing chess, to a flash back as him as a child, smoking a spliff or durrie, and having a beer with his little bro]]> 2017-08-04 03:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097890 Goes from being calmly hesitant into getting inside the van, straight to fighting for his freedom https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097924 2017-08-04 03:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180097924 Light https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180098076 It was bright when he was walking through the street on his own, light turned dark and grey as he was being forced away. ]]> 2017-08-04 03:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180098076 Camera Shots https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180098145 When Gen is outside the shop, walking in circles, the camera shots and angles change etc. ]]> 2017-08-04 03:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hansond3/jl0jwy30ahba/wish/180098145