Gaze was a fascinating short film, with some very interesting sonic points to extract.

-The film, as a whole takes, on a very quiet and passive soundscape (distant atmospheric sounds, the sounds of the bus.) This gives it a very intimate feeling, which is emphasised by the lack of soundtrack. The mundanity of sonics, implies the mundanity of a daily commute.

-After a period of quietness, loud vocal chaos ensues when the protagonist decides to confront the pickpocket. This contrast in loudness really intensifies the drama of the scene. The fall back to near silence leaves the viewer feeling even more unsettled, analysing what has just happened.

-The sound of the motorcycle is fascinating. When the viewer sees the pickpocket is on the motorcycle following the bus, danger then becomes connected to that sound. The fading in and out of this sound further emphasises the unease, making it impossible for the protagonist, and therefore the view to feel settled and safe.

-The sound of the motorcycle takes on so much power that even after the protagonist has made it back home to safety, the sound of the motorcycle still makes her and the viewer uneasy.

-What I took away from this short film is the importance of contrast. Contrast between quiet, passive sounds, to loud and much more active sounds.

-I also recognise the importance of a connection between and sound and what is implied by said sound. The sound of the motorcycle almost becomes a character in the film, a character that will no doubt bring pain. I feel this evokes a sense of danger and anxiety more than dialogue could.