News & Current Affairs Events

"Iranians rally to mark Islamic Revolution "

Tension can be obtained from this clip because, from the first 12-seconds of the clip the enormous crowd are running towards one direction. Though the narrator summarizes the cause for this, the audience are still in wonder as to what is happening. Each clip is shown for minimal seconds yet this also creates tension as it shows there is a lot to show; the audience are also eager to find out what is really going on. There are a lot of close ups on people's hands and high angle shots to put the people within the clip in a vulnerable position. It reveals to the audience the context of the clip and the diegetic sounds of people cheering adds to this tension.
There are many shots within the clip, for example at 0:27-0:29, when the camera shakes along with the movement of the person filming which draws the audience in to the clip. They too feel as nervous as the people within the clip feel and they are put in an uncomfortable position as the camera uncontrollably shakes. At 0:53-1:01, kidnapped soldiers people are shown at a close up which allows the audience to have empathy but also creates questions as to 'what is going on?'


"BBC News Severe Weather Storms Batter UK"

Strangely enough, this too can create tension. Throughout the short 2minute clip, each presenter warn the audience of the severe weather conditions which has left people unable to leave their homes, and those already out, will have troubles reaching wanted destinations. This creates tension as it leaves the audience feeling some what 'trapped' in the surroundings there are in. The variables - in this case the weather - is a natural occurring event, so escaping the situation or stopping it is impossible! and so the audience find themselves unable to escape.
The clip, from 0:50-0:59 reveals overpowering waves of the sea "attacking" two individuals who are standing on the coastline. It creates tension for the audience as they too feel power-less because they know that if they were in the same situation, they too would get "attacked". There are many shots of abandoned cars which have been driven into trees, buildings and even each other which continues to establish the idea of the audience having no control.
There are close up shots of hugh trees positioned in the middle of the road as drivers attempt to 'swerve' around them which worries the audience of the dangers this can cause - this creates tenion as they question whether, if in the particular situation, would they be able to cope with having to risk their lives to continue of their journey(s).