Narrative Schema
Reflection
How does the director of Lemonade Stand use music, sound, and voice-over to help tell the story?
The director of Lemonade Stand uses voice-over particularly at the beginning through the protagonists voice to give an introduction to the characters and scenario. Since the film is ditsy and funny it gets away with using a voice-over and makes it more childish and light-hearted.
The director also makes use of music throughout the film. Music can be used in many situation to highlight or exaggerate a specific mood or feeling that relates to the scene by playing particular music or even sound effects. For example, playing a sad violin tune when something sad is happening or adding a mystical sound effect when a discovery is made. You can find examples of when music is used in Lemonade stand. The mood us set with a happy, light tune and when the neighbour/antagonist enters a more menacing, ominous track plays. Also when the protagonist is just about to throw to the stone at the beehive suspenseful, grand music/sound effect is played to add tension as to the outcome.
Sam McCredie’s Drama blog 