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.

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

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

• 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

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Intuitive aptitude

Camera

• None

Sound

• The ticking of a clock can be heard

Invisibility

Camera

• None

Sound

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

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

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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