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*Sounds heard with this power are played with an echo and a whooshing noise
*Sounds heard with this power are played with an echo and a whooshing noise


==[[Enhanced strength]] [[Knox|with fear]]==
==[[Enhanced strength]]==
===Camera===
===Camera===
*None
*None
===Sound===
===Sound===
*A sound that is similar to that heard from an ultrasound machine can be heard
*When [[Jessica]] manifests herself and uses enhanced strength, the ethereal hollering of a woman can be heard
*When [[Knox]] absorbs fear, a sound that is similar to that heard from an ultrasound machine can be heard


==[[Freezing]]==
==[[Freezing]]==
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*Camera trembles left and right erratically; similar to [[User:Thrashmeister/Camera and sound effects for abilities#Telepathy|telepathy]] but more contained, more rapid, yet more volatile.
*Camera trembles left and right erratically; similar to [[User:Thrashmeister/Camera and sound effects for abilities#Telepathy|telepathy]] but more contained, more rapid, yet more volatile.
===Sound===
===Sound===
*A dissonant screeching noise can be heard.
*A rattling noise with a hiss-like quality can be heard


==[[Magnetism]]==
==[[Magnetism]]==
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===Sound===
===Sound===
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==[[Puppet master]]==
===Camera===
*None
===Sound===
*The sound of children laughing can be heard


==[[Pyrokinesis]]==
==[[Pyrokinesis]]==
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*''When someone is about to use this [[ability]] to teleport, a sound similar to a high-pitched oncoming rush of air can be heard''
*''When someone is about to use this [[ability]] to teleport, a sound similar to a high-pitched oncoming rush of air can be heard''
*''When someone actually makes the teleport, a very brief, high-pitched note similar to that sung by a choir can be heard''
*''When someone actually makes the teleport, a very brief, high-pitched note similar to that sung by a choir can be heard''
*The sound effect used on the show can be downloaded [http://www.box.net/shared/dt0q688yb5 here].


==[[Technopathy]]==
==[[Technopathy]]==
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*None
*None
===Sound===
===Sound===
*"Technological" music can be heard
*"Technological" music can be heard (beeps and boops)
**Note:This sound is more often used to characterize [[Micah]] himself rather than his ability


==[[Telekinesis]]==
==[[Telekinesis]]==
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*None
*None
===Sound===
===Sound===
*''A sound similar retracting measuring tape can be heard''
*''A sound similar to retracting measuring tape can be heard''
*If used on a person's head to cut their skull, the grinding of bone can be heard
*If used on a person's head to cut their skull, a dissonant screeching noise can be heard


==[[Telepathy]]==
==[[Telepathy]]==

Latest revision as of 15:30, 29 April 2009

This article is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

When abilities are used on Heroes, certain camera effects or techniques as well as sound effects are often used to characterize the abilities.

Note: In terms of camera usage, this page only deals with effects and techniques. Visual effects generated with a computer or otherwise are not covered.

Italics denote that a better description is desired. All contributions are welcome.

Clairvoyance

Camera

  • Extreme close-ups are often used

Sound

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Constriction

Camera

  • Follows the constricting arm to give the appearance of an extremely long arm

Sound

  • The sound of something (most likely something made of rubber) stretching beyond its limits can be heard

Enhanced hearing

Camera

  • Close-ups/extreme close-ups of the ear are often used

Sound

  • Sounds heard with this power are played with an echo and a whooshing noise

Enhanced strength

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • When Jessica manifests herself and uses enhanced strength, the ethereal hollering of a woman can be heard
  • When Knox absorbs fear, a sound that is similar to that heard from an ultrasound machine can be heard

Freezing

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • A "whooshing" sound can be heard if the ability is not being used on anything

Illusion

Camera

  • None

Sound

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Intuitive aptitude

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • The ticking of a clock can be heard

Invisibility

Camera

  • None

Sound

Lie detection

Camera

  • Camera trembles left and right erratically; similar to telepathy but more contained, more rapid, yet more volatile.

Sound

  • A rattling noise with a hiss-like quality can be heard

Magnetism

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • An electronic pulsing noise can be heard

Mohinder's ability

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • The sound of a hissing cockroach can be heard

Phasing

Camera

  • None

Sound

This section is a stub. You can help by expanding it.

Puppet master

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • The sound of children laughing can be heard

Pyrokinesis

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • When Flint extinguishes his flames, a sound similar to a sharp exhale can be heard

Space-time manipulation

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • When someone is about to use this ability to teleport, a sound similar to a high-pitched oncoming rush of air can be heard
  • When someone actually makes the teleport, a very brief, high-pitched note similar to that sung by a choir can be heard
  • The sound effect used on the show can be downloaded here.

Technopathy

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • "Technological" music can be heard (beeps and boops)

Telekinesis

Camera

  • None

Sound

  • A sound similar to retracting measuring tape can be heard
  • If used on a person's head to cut their skull, a dissonant screeching noise can be heard

Telepathy

Camera

  • Shifts in and out of focus
  • Shifts left and right erratically

Sound

  • A sound that seems to be backmasked is heard; it is unknown what the original sound is
  • Thoughts heard with this ability are played with an echo