The document provides instructions for answering questions about a scene from the film Hulk. It asks the test taker to:
1) Identify an example of sound used in the scene and why it is used. Describe how two techniques are used to create tension.
2) Identify a typical superhero theme in the scene and explain what makes it typical. Discuss how this theme is used in another superhero film.
3) Explain how DVD covers encourage renting or buying by referring to elements like stars, fonts, positioning, and extras.
4) Design a disaster movie box set by choosing two films, describing an extra feature, designing the cover, and explaining how it will help sell the
1. Answer all the questions.
Read the questions before viewing the extract. You will be given 3 minutes for this
The extract is taken from Hulk (Ang Lee 2003) scene 21 1h23 mins
1. (a) Identify one example of sound used in this extract? (1)
(b) Why is sound used at this point? (2)
(c) How are two of the following used to create tension in this extract:
• use of camera
• editing
• special effects
• mise-en-scène? (7) [10]
2. (a) Identify one typical Superhero movie theme or issue used in this extract. (1)
(b) What makes this theme or issue typical? (3)
2. (c) Explain how this type of theme or issue is used in one other Superhero movie
you have studied. (6) [10]
3. How do DVD covers encourage us to rent or buy a DVD? You may refer to the
resource material to help you. You may refer to such areas as:
[10]
Stars and characters
Colour
Fonts and written text
Positioning of objects/people
Colour
Reviews
Production details
Extras
Any others...
3. 4. You have been asked to design a box set for a selection of existing Disaster movies.
Complete the following tasks:
(a) Choose two appropriate films for the box set. (2)
(b) Briefly describe one extra feature in your box set. (3)
4. (c) Design and annotate the cover for your box set. (6)
(d) Explain how your extra feature and the design of your cover will help to
sell your box set. (9) [20]