Explain how each of the following is used to create effects: Soundtrack, Editing, Mise-en-scene, Camerawork

Camera
Different camera techniques are used to create different affects such as a hand-held camera. This technique is used when the main character William Cage drops from the aircraft and joins in the battle, this has been used to make the audience feel part of the action and feel involved with the story. In the middle of the battle scene a tracking shot is used when the protagonist is running, this is when the camera is focused on the main character and follows them while everything in the background is slightly blurred. This is used to show the speed and make it clear for the audience who the main character is.
Editing
The editing is fast paced to show the action featured in the film and that's it taking place quickly and builds tension for the audience. This is because by having fast paced scenes the audience is able to see that a lot of fighting is happening and gives them a lot to look at to keep them interested.  CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) is used throughout the battle scene to add different effects to the shot. For example, when the soldiers are in the aircraft an explosion happens - this is done by CGI meaning it is done by a software; this means all things that are unbelievable in the film are able to look realistic.
Sound
Synchronous sound is used throughout the battle scene. For example, the sounds of screams, gunshots and explosions are heard while watching this scene - this makes it much easier for the audience to understand and get more involved with the action. This serves to imply the fighting that has occurred and follows the 'storyline'. There is no soundtrack until the female 'sidekick' comes onto screen on the battle scene, this creates tension and adds more of an action effect without the soundtrack. This makes the audience aware of the protagonist's situation and emphasises his lack of power. For example, hearing screams and gun shots show that Cage is scared and trapped.
Mise-en-scene
William Cage is wearing robotic armour throughout being on the beach giving the film a futuristic element - all characters have the same clothing showing his lack of power and control of getting out of his situation with going into war, it also shows his lack of importance to the other characters. The props mainly consist of weapons signifying the characters are in the middle of war and are capable of destruction. The lighting in this scene is also quiet dark which suggests the amount of terror coming off the protagonist at the start when Cage first realises what is happening as he goes into battle; the use of robotic armour, weapons, explosions and aircrafts connotates to the audience that this is an action adventure film.