Tags: offscreen

Offscreen is the space that is not visible in the frame at a certain moment. However, it exists in the diegetic world of a narrative film.

Offscreen space becomes significant when the viewer’s attention is drawn to something in the diegesis that is not visible in the frame.

Examples include:

  • Someone looking offscreen at someone else
  • Light ray 
  • Shadow entering the frame from offscreen
  • Sound heard from offscreen

Offscreen space is often later revealed through camera movement and is commonly used for suspense in horror and thriller films.

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