Storyboard for "Flashback"

This was our initial design plan for our preliminary practice. We decided to mainly focus on the "Flashback" scene of the storyboard planning instead of using the other parts such as the interigation from Laura. We flet that using this particular scene instead of the whole storyboard would show off our media skills and have a particular importance to give us the best mark in that task.

Analysis of Opening Titles

Analysis of Opening Titles

Both of these clips are quite similar because they are both created using 3D. However they are styled differently as Captain America is in color and Silent Hill Revelation is created in black and white. Captain America is also old fashioned however Silent Hill is very modern and current. Silent Hill has horrifying creature in the titles but Captain America is bright and has WW2 themed elements in it. The titles in these films come at the end of both films. This is typical as most credits/titles run at the end of a film. The typography of the text in the title clip for Captain America was old and cartoon poster like. This was very fitting for the WW2 era as it represents what was going on in that period and the types of "We need you" posters. The titles in this film contrasted the thriller genre because they were bright and colourful, which is not a typical view of a thriller film. The Captain America titles fit in through the use of mise-en-scene as the planes and shield represent weapons and the protection needed against them. The Silent Hill titles however have a very good use of typography, which represented the thriller genre extremely well. The typography was rustic and the white text contrasted against the black background. The Silent Hill tiles have influenced the thriller genre because of the unusual design and texture the text had. These titles met most of the thriller conventions of mise-en-scene and the characters. It created a spooky and modern way of creating effective titles.

Psycho Analysis

Psycho Analysis

The camera shots used in this image of the shower scene shows a high angled view of the knife entering the woman’s body. By using a high angle shot this gives the antagonists view of authority and power over the woman/victim in the shower. The editing used was a cross cut as the shots consistently and spontaneously kept moving between the action. This contrasts with the other shots because this shot is angled so that we can see exactly what’s happening. However the other shots are so close up we are unaware as to what is going on. The movements in this part of the shot are very jiggered and sharp as they want to portray how fast the kill will happen. From the protagonists perspective she is the innocent party as she cannot move due to the villain stabbing her in front of her. The editing techniques used in this scene were fast and intense movements as this shot was cut to another shot very quickly after the stabbing begun. Mise-en-Scene in this shot is shown clearly as we can see the shower running and the knife being jabbed into her right shoulder. This helps in representation as we can tell through the use of the knife what is going to happen and what the genre is.

The sound used in this part of the shot was used with dramatic and tense effect. The sharp sounds of the violins in this shot mimic the movements of the killer and their victim. The diegetic sounds used in the shot were the water coming from the shower and the cries for help the victim used. This creates tension in the scene as the more dramatic the sound becomes the more scared and confusing we become as to what is happening. The non-diegetic sounds used in this shot was the sound of the knife hitting the body and the violins in the background.  The lighting in this shot is light and highlights how innocent the victim is at the horrific moment. The white bathroom also gives us a sense of her purity and that it is about to be taken away from her. The water from the shower masks the villain so we get a sense of mystery as to who the villain is.

The camera shot used in this image is an extreme close up of the bath plug. The graphic match of the bath plug to her eye in the next shot, reveals to the audience the ferocity and horror of the attack that has just happened. The graphic match is to her eye in the next shot. By using the plug in the shot we have a sense of how the water drains away, we can then see that the blood symbolises her life being drained away too. The editing in this scene is simply of a jump cut to the victim’s eye. This jump cut happens very quickly and the pace of the edit is fast. The sound in this shot is just of the water going down the drain. The effect this gives is representing what is going on inside her body. This also silences the audience as the victim is now dead therefore we hear nothing else but the sound of water. The lighting in this scene focuses on the plug itself and highlights what is happening to her life at this moment. The setting is still in the bathroom which is now covered with blood, which suggests that her innocence has been taken away from her and suggest the pain and horror she felt before her life ended

The camera shot used in this image is an extreme close up of the victim’s hand. The grasping of the hand on the shower curtain reveals to the audience the horror of the attack that has just happened. By showing this grasp we can create a view that she is grasping onto her life as long as she can. By using the hand in the shot we have a sense of how she is trying to save herself an escape her fate, we can then see that the blood symbolises her life being drained away too as it is dripping down the shower curtain. The editing in this scene is simply of a jump cut to the plug in the bath. This jump cut happens very quickly and the pace of the edit is fast. The sound in this shot is just of the water going down onto the bath form the shower. The lighting in this scene focuses on her hand and highlights how she is trying to hold on as long as she can to her life at this moment. The setting is still in the bathroom which is covered with blood, which suggests that her innocence is been slowly taken away from her. We can also see that she wants to know who was behind the curtain as she could not see who it was through her lack of vision. This also creates tension towards the audience as we also do not know who the killer is.

ISL 6 Thriller Timeline

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Thriller Timeline

 

Shot List for Preliminary Video

ISL 5 Continuity Editing

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Continuity Editing: "V for Vendetta"

In this shot we see Evey stood facing the record player at the beginning of the clip. Evey should form this point not move from the camera is positioned, over the 180 degree line. If this happens the audience will begin to notice changes in the clip.

In this next shot we can continue to see Evey this time facing backwards to the camera still in conjunction with the 180 degree rule. The cameras are positioned perfectly so that we can see a full long shot of her body and where she is standing in terms of, the objects around her and her point of view.

In this clip the camera is located on one side of the 180 degree line so that the scene appears in sync and the audience can only view it from one persons view. If the camera were to move around the room at different angles and sides the audience would get disorientated and wouldn't understand how everything kept moving within the scene.

In this screenshot Evey is shown from a different angle facing the masked figure, but it still uses the same 180 degree line as a guide. She's on the right hand side of the frame, the same as the previous two shots before I captured this one.

We can see in this still that Evey has completely moved position to another point in the room. However she is still in the boundary of the 180 degree rule and the audience are still not disorientated or confused. Evey has continued to be positioned across one half of the 180 degree rule line throughout these screenshots which shows the audience how well the framing of the film has been carefully choreographed.

This plan shows the 180 degree rule in this scene. It shows where the cameras are positioned in relation to the characters and where the line is relating to the objects in the room. We can see on this plan where Evey is standing on the left and where the masked man is on the right. We can also see how the cameras are positioned and how the actors have to move around the 180 degree line.

ISL 4 Analysis of Mise-en-Scene

Doctor Who:

In this shot you can see the use of Mise-en-Scene is appropriate to the setting of the show. The Doctor and River Song are wearing both old and futuristic outfits which you can instantly identify with them being form two different timelines. The fez The Doctor is wearing and the jacket and belt River is wearing, shows how they are separated as characters, both physically and mentally. The fez also creates a fun and exciting personality to The Doctor. The walls are very plain in the background compared to their clothing contrasting the setting. The lighting is bright, and the whole scene is illuminated.

This shot has very good use of Mise-en-Scene which clearly shows where The Doctor and Clara are and what's possibly happening around them. The dark, mysterious background shows that they are in a possibly dangerous and threatening area, the expression on their faces shows that they are in a shocking and impacting location of some sort. The darkness mimics that something bad is probably going to happen and they are about to come face to face with it. Clara is wearing modern clothing which contrasts with The Doctors old fashioned clothing.

 

This shot portrays the location quite well through Mise-en-Scene. There is a futuristic console and bright luminous lighting highlighting the men and the fact they are all wearing the similar suits. You can see that they are in a space craft/time machine because of the futuristic and divergent design compared to the 21st century. From Matt Smith, David Tennant and John Hurt’s position you can see that they are going on some sort of mission as their facial expressions are very serious and determined. The colours are very bland and cold, they lack emotion and the characters look miserable.

 

This shot demonstrates a brighter side to The Doctor and Clara’s adventures. The Doctor has his arm over Clara which shows that they are happy and enjoying themselves. The costumes are still contrasting however the background is much more pleasant. The mood seems happier which is partly due to the lighting which makes all of the colours seem warmer and more positive. The Mise-en-Scene in this image is lacking however, it still has an impact into what their reality is and how their world looks from each other’s eyes.

ISL 3 Analysis of Screenshots

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Analysis of Screenshots

This shot is a close up of Lucy’s face. We cannot see a lot in the background, however we can suggest from the look on her face that she is being held captive. Her facial expression suggests she is planning a mischievous escape. The framing and limits the amount we can see in her surroundings furthermore this creates a sense of mystery as to what’s going on around her. The composition is of Lucy centered in the middle of the shot. The camera angle shows us a mid-shot of her face which is the main focus in the picture.

This shot is also a close up of Lucy’s face. We cannot get a clear idea of what is in the background. This makes the composition mysterious and suspicious to the audience. Her facial expression is focused yet scared at the same time. She is holding a gun which suggests there is danger ahead. The framing is centered slightly to the left hand side of the image but Lucy is still the potent figure. The camera angle shows us a mid-shot again of her face to show the audience what she is feeling at this time.

This shot is a mid shot of Lucy sat in the passenger seat of a car. We know this as we can see the seat belt in the background down the left hand side. The framing in the shot focuses on the extraordinary visions she is seeing. The lines overlap her face which represents how she has to mask her new secret visions from the rest of the world. The composition does not tell us much as we cannot see much in the background of the image. The camera angle shows us a limited description of what she is seeing therefore, we cannot tell what is going to happen next.

 

This shot is also a mid shot which reveals much of Lucy and the reality around her. From this image we can see New York and Lucy, who is centered in the image. The framing highlights Lucy and the sense of mystery in the other images is gone in this image. Lucy has no facial expression which may confuse the audience however the camera angle is placed in a range so we can see all that is happening around her. The composition is of a busy New York day that seems to be shifting through time.

The final image of an extreme close up of Lucy’s eyes. This provides the audience with an insight as to what Lucy is experiencing during her transformation. There is no composition in this image so we cannot tell where she is at this point. The framing is solely focused on her eyes and the drug transforming her vision. Her eyes do however look very determined which could suggest she is about to go on some sort of mission.