Discuss the Most Significant Aspects of the Use of Off-Screen

question 26

Essay

Discuss the most significant aspects of the use of off-screen sound in this clip.Be sure to specify each type of sound that is used.Discuss also the narrative functions of the off-screen sound.What are two different ways in which filmmakers can use off-screen space? Draw on examples from Film Art, the lectures, and any of the films seen in this class.

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Definitions:

Cheyne-Stokes

A pattern of breathing characterized by gradual increases and decreases in breathing, often associated with heart failure or brain damage.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying flat, commonly associated with heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.

Maximum Aeration

The process of introducing as much air as possible into a substance or environment, often for purification or cultivation purposes.

Semi Fowlers

A position in which a patient lies on their back with the head of the bed raised to about 30 degrees, often used to promote pulmonary function.