// THREE MORE ACTION ADVENTURE QUESTIONS //

Q1. Explain two ways the characters and/ or events fit the action adventure genre.
At the start of the action scene there seems to be a lot of silence right before the battle that will begin very shortly after. This fits the action adventure genre as tension builds up towards the action scene, which is a common convention used within the genre that this movie is in. However, during this silence a even larger common occurrence in action movies is shown, which are the soldier costumes that the sailors wear whilst going into the battle. These costumes are presented as worn and dusty, almost like the surroundings - the sea - have taken an effect on the sailors before the fight has even begun. Battle-torn costumes are often seen in action adventure movies as they present to the audience the ruggedness and effect that the environment and the battle in the movies has on the characters; the war takes a hit on the appearance especially in this type of genre. Costumes and appearance are a huge signal on whether a film is in a certain genre or not, and the costumes in Master and Commander defiantly match the action adventure genre.

Another feature within Master and Commander that leads us to believe that it is in the action adventure genre is the actual action that takes place within the extract scene. When the scene starts, a lot of cannon fire and loud explosions can be heard and seen which over shadows all of the silence before the action scene, but it also breaks all of the tension that was leading up to the fight. The reason why the sounds in the film match the action adventure genre is because they include explosions and loud sounds that give tension to the scene, which matches the conventions of the action adventure genre.


Q2. Explain how each of the following is used to create effects:
Soundtrack:
In Master and Commander, there doesn't seem to be any sort of non-diegetic sound such as sound tracks, but it does include shouting from characters off frame. This helps to create the effect of tension and chaos within the extract, as the non-audible shouts make the action sequence see that much more crazy. Diegetic sounds are also used in the this films extract, such as cannon fire and explosions, along with dialogue from the characters that are helping in the battle between the two ships in this scene. These sound effects help to add an element of realism to the warfare in the extract, and allow the audience to understand level and ferocity of the battle.

Editing:
A lot of cuts are used within the action scene in the extract from "Master and Commander", this adds the effect of chaos and intensity which adds enjoyment for the audience watching the action scene. Also, this fast-paced action creates a continuous effect for the scene, which aims to keep the audience focused of the scene due to the scale of the warfare happening in the extract. Cross-cutting editing is also used within the scene, as due to the intensity and size of the action, many cannons and explosions happen at the same time, but this editing ensures that the audience sees all of the action and creates the effect of a linear battle scene.

Camerawork:
Throughout the entire extract action scene, establishing shots are used to set the scene of the action, but also due to the size of the ships that are actually fighting, they also help to establish who and what is fighting. Steadicams are also used when action is going on outside of the ship and the scene is set inside of the ship during the fight, which allows for a short interval between action shots. Along with this steadicam technique that is used indoors, a canted angle is also used to show the motion of the battleship during the action scene too. Finally, crane shots are used throughout the entire extract, as they provide a better angle to see what is happening in the action scene, due to the scale of the battleships included in the scene.

Mise-en-scene:

Q3. Discuss the ways in which people are represented in the extract.