Space implied by the physical limitation of the screen, the rest of the diegetic world.
It exists in 6 different zones:
1. Top edge of the screen
2. Bottom edge of the screen
3. Left edge of the screen
4. Right edge of the screen
5. Behind the set
6. Behind the camera
Characteristics:
- Create anticipation in the audience
- Can easily become a confusing experience
Related effects: Framing
Related induced effect: Acousmatic; Acousmetre; Source disconnected sound
Opposite effect: Onscreen
(Burch, 1981)