#6 Using Voiceover as a Storytelling Tool

     Hey guys, welcome back to my blog! I'm back with another post, and today we'll be talking about how there are so many different sounds in filmmaking, but one in particular catches my attention. Can you guess what it is?

     If you guessed using voiceover as a storytelling tool, you are 100% correct. Now, let me tell you why I picked this topic out of many. First, I have already used this method to create my own voiceover storytelling without filming, just using sound. The experience was great, and I had fun working with the editing to tell the story.

     I made my voiceover storytelling on Cap Cut due to my lack of editing skills, but I am eager to learn more to advance my knowledge. This skill will benefit me in my Cambridge exams and any other editing projects I might undertake in the future.

     The voiceover story I created was about a man who was sick, ended up in an ambulance, and then in a hospital bed, where he slowly starts to die. It was a dead giveaway because I ensured all the sounds were noticeable enough to guess what was happening as if you were seeing it. I made sure to put all the sounds together so it sounded like they came from the same man—it was so spot on you would think it was an old man.

     I will provide an example at the end so you can see what I am explaining and get a better understanding. Hopefully, you can come up with your own perspective of it and maybe even get a whole other story out of it. Keep a close ear on what you hear.

Here's my voiceover as a storytelling tool:

#5 Production Design and Setting

     Hey guys, welcome back to my blog! I'm back with another post, and today we'll be talking about while exploring the art of Mise-en-Scene in film, there are many different aspects to consider, but I always focus on one.

     Just in case you're interested in the different topics, here they are using lighting to set mood, symbolizing through color, character performance and expression, the impact of costume and props on storytelling, using shadows and light for dramatic effect, and creating theme through overall mise-en-scene.

     If you didn't notice, one topic is missing from that list, and it's called production design of setting. The production design and setting in films are really important because they help create the world of the story. The way rooms, outdoor spaces, and even small props are designed can make the setting feel real and add to the storytelling.

     While creating these scenes, you can see a little bit of everything I listed above come together if you take some time to observe. It's all art; if you take your time to sit and appreciate the work, you can enjoy it and analyze the details. Doing this allows you to enjoy films more deeply because you understand the effort and creativity involved. I hope you see it by the time you're done reading my blog.

For example: 

For my film opening, I envision a cozy, eclectic bookstore in a small, charming town. The main setting includes tall, wooden bookshelves filled with various books, a vintage globe, a reading nook with a comfy armchair, and a friendly cat lounging on the windowsill. These details make the bookstore feel alive and personal, helping the audience connect with the characters and the story.