TONE
Through a highly conscious and intentional choice of dialog editing, pacing, music and sound effects, I am able to control the tone of a story. An over-the-top melodrama can be shifted towards the direction of a rom-com or dark comedy.

This network procedural was in its second season and is known for its distinctive blend of gritty realism and quirky humor. Maintaining that tone is crucial, as it immerses viewers in the suspenseful and fast-paced crime and investigative scenes, while ensuring that emotional moments never become overly earnest or saccharine. In this particular scene, the budding romance between two characters is depicted through the series' signature air-tight dialogue cutting style. I have just slowed the pace enough to highlight the inherent awkwardness of their attraction.