Post-Apocalyptic Film Scenes - Note-Taking Table

Film Film Techniques Visual Techniques Possible causes Mood

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The Road Low soft narration Dull, drained colour Climate change- cause Dreary
Repeated Music Desolate scene Cannibalism- effect Tradgic
Slow camera movement Framing abandoned- effect
Soft diegetic sounds World without brightness

The Book of Eli Exaggerated diegetic and Non Road with dry scraps blowing Nuclear disaster 30 Tense
diegetic sounds that enhances the around years before- cause isolated
mood Low angle shots desperation
Slow motion Filtered dull lighting hope
Panning / Tilt
Hidden within mass of clothes

Mad Max 2 Flashbacks Dull colour Natural resources Disjointed

Narration- Non Diegetic Flashbacks are black and white depletion- cause Confusion
Transition- The current frame fades Frame Social and economic chaotic
away and the new cut fades in Closeups/Zooms to clearly show collapse- effect
facial expressions the emotions, intentions
Non diegetic music Montage

28 Days Later Loud Diegetic Sound Focus on the Virus Rage- Cause Hollow
non diegetic sounds are scarce till Low & High Angle Deserted City- Effect Silent
the end- delivers the hollow feeling High Modality Zombie like victims- Empty
Camera shots tracking the main Effect Eerie
character- high angles Suspense
Urgent camera movement + music
as he gets aware of his situation =
climax
No narration
Combination of high and low angle
shots
The Road The Book of Eli
Mad Max 2 28 Days Later