User:Thrashmeister/Camera and sound effects for abilities

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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.

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

Telekinesis

Camera

• None

Sound

• The sound of retracting measuring tape can be heard
• If used on a person's head to cut their skull, the grinding of bone can be heard

Intuitive aptitude

Camera

• None

Sound

• The ticking of a clock 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

Rapid cell regeneration

Camera

• None

Sound

• The moving of flesh can be heard

Enhanced strength with fear

Camera

• None

Sound

• A sound that is similar to that heard from an ultrasound machine can be heard

Illusion

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Clairvoyance

Camera

• Extreme close-ups are often used

Sound

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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

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• The sound of whatever the character is hearing increases

Invisibility

Camera

• None

Sound

• A sound slightly similar to that of space-time manipulation's sound effect can be heard

Magnetism

Camera

• None

Sound

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Phasing

Camera

• None

Sound

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Technopathy

Camera

• None

Sound

• "Technological" music can be heard
  • Note:This sound is more often used to characterize Micah himself rather than his ability

Freezing

Camera

• None

Sound

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

Mohinder's ability

Camera

• None

Sound

• The sound of a hissing cockroach plays