Portraying the right Atmosphere

It is essential that the correct atmosphere is portrayed during the first few frames of a film. The directors show this through many techniques, such as music, mise en scene, voice tones and camera edits. They all must fit together and combine professionally to ensure a compelling atmosphere. The character profiles also add to the atmosphere, their personalities must be established fairly on so people can understand their reactions to certain scenes and conversations. This adds to the atmopshere through attitudes and feelings. For example, someone may appear scared or angry. They can show this through body language or the tone of voice. Sometimes clothing and props can contribute.