"Touching The Void" Tension Graph
Shot 1: Shows that they are climbing up mountains and that they are mountain climbers
Shot 2: By using text, it shows that this is a non-fiction film. And by adding text by a black background, it adds intensity
Technique used: Close Up, A low angle
Shot 3: It's a drone shot, and it shows that mountains are really high up. And by adding a drone shot, the viewer will feel a sense of professionality within the film
Shot 4: Another drone shot, this shows that they are in an extremely cold place since the mountains are covered in snow
Shot 5: A title scene, by adding an intriguing title, the viewer would be interested to continue watching the film
Techniques Used: Zoom, Birds Eye View
Technique used: Birds eye view
High tension
Low Tension
FILM SEQUENCE DRAMATIC TENSION
During these parts, there's a dramatic background music with cello and string instruments to add suspense
These parts are low tension because they aren't as intense as shots of Simpson climbing up the mountain
In this scene, the emphasis is put on the text
Mutual tension
Setting: Recreation of the Andes
C: Characters in this scene include Joe Simpson
A: Simpson is climbing up the mountain (creates suspense)
S: Imagery
I: The message of this film is to show the story of Joe Simpson's mountaineering experience on the Andes through film
(The screenshots are currently not in chronological order)