Les Miserables

wow. Just been to see Les Miserables and it was amazing i never stopped crying all the way through. I persoally think it was a brilliant film and I love how they created the emotional connection with the audience by using such graphic and conronting scenes. The music also made an immediate emotional connection because the brilliant actors sang them brilliantly with meaning and true passion. I think they have but the film together beautifully and credit to the director ( Tom Hooper) for making such an incredible film. One of my favourite scenes in the whole movie was when Anne Hathaway sang ''I Dreamed a Dream''. This was one of my favourite scenes because of the emotion we see in such a little scene. The whole just consists of a close up of her face as she sings however they have followed the rule of thirds by placing her to the right hand side of the frame this makes her the main focus point. Because they have used a close up and no camera movement for this scene for such a powerful song it immediately becomes confrontational and we are staring into the face of someone who is at rock bottom talking about how her expectations of the world have fallen apart and haveleft her with nothing but shame and discomfort. This song really reflects on how she has been raped of her pride and is scrounging to make a life of herself it also catches our hearts as she talks about how its a cruel world and that her dreams are just shattered hopes for the future in a country torn by war and poverty. I swear i could not breathe as she sang this song as i watched her cry out for help and scream for change in this one song tears just streamed down my face yet id never felt so embraced. This scene also very loosely reminded me of the music video Nothing Compares- Sinead O'Connor becuase also in the video there is little shots used and the frame is just a close up. This technique really catches peoples attention because you feel like you are standing right infront of them as they pour out their emotions and this becomes almost intimidating so much so we cant look away and so we see every facial expession and every tear. I would love to analyse the whole film but at 2 and a half hours this would be exstremely time consuming so i have just talked about my favourite scene.

The last man on earth- Analysis

I think this short film fits into the genre of real life as we believe that this is a real life event that has taken place and no fancy effects or camera angles have been used to prove other wise. This is my analysis on Mise en scene, Editing, Sound and Camera angles and movement.

Mise en scene:

We first see the empty streets with instantly give an eery feel to the short film and seems very odd and strange for a street to be so quiet instantly hinting to the audience that something is wrong. We see the streets look very dull and grey is a popular colour we are seeing which is again a very dull empty colour suggesting that something is quite sinister and wrong about this place. The natural lighting is quite high key which gives us a rough idea of the time of day and helps us relate to the story and establish the setting. The setting is clearly a rural town. We then see the setting of the bar which again is empty and deserted suggesting a very lonely sinister atmosphere. The pub does however look quite traditional and is a popular public place making it easy for the audience to connect and relate to this plot so far. The male character is also weari8ng grey suggesting some sort of slight link between the deserted town and him maybe the town was his home? He also looks very rugged and tired as he has a beard which suggests untidiness. We see low key lighting in the pub suggesting it is a dark place and that something may take place there or has already happened there whereas the lighting from outside is very high key and highlights the characters face well and makes is easy for us as an audience to figure out an age group this man belongs to and makes his facial expressions clear. When he is taking the chemical he does it fast and this is a clear sign of panic and fear as he just wants to get it over and done with before he can think about it and have second thoughts. When he realises other people are alive his eyes widen and he stares right into the camera lens making it very confronting and upsetting. We also see his mouth moving a little like he is tasting his mistake.

Editing:

Little editing takes place during this short film i think it is because they wanted to keep this short film as realistic to the audience as possible. The titles however fade in and fade out which also add to the eery feel and adds a creepy atmosphere and could also represent the human race fading away. The transitions used are just cuts this is to make everything seem abrupt and important and using a quick cut keeps the audiences attention as it happens quickly they don't have time to be distracted.

Sound:

At first we hear the sound of the wind which emphasises the emptiness of the town. We also hear the footsteps which is a demonstration of sound perspective as we would not be able to hear his footsteps from that height however this is also used to highlight the emptiness of the town as we can only hear him. We hear the diagetic sounds of the pub door opening and him getting his bottles and drinks ready this is all diagetic sound to make the plot sound believable and real to their audience. We then hear a very different wind which sounds more eery and scary this suggests a change in atmosphere and feelings and is almost pathetic fallacy as the wind changes we get the sense of a different mood and atmosphere. Sound perspective is used again as we hear him swallowing which highlights his loneliness. We see him documenting himself and his dialogue sound distressed and he is speaking in a formal way suggesting what type of audience the short film is aimed at which is older people who can understand the formal language. When he says the word 'painless' he says it softer and quieter than the other words and this makes us feel sympathy. He then repeats himself as he says ' if anyone should find this' he is mocking himself and the option that anyone will find him. As he takes the chemical we hear the music build up and become more powerful. He then shouts we get the feeling of his frustration and stress he is angry at someone and isn't ready to give up. When the phone rings because of the situation and whats just happened we feel that this is almost a mocking tone as he is about to die just after finding out there actually is life. The phone ring then acts as a sound bridge through the credits.

Apricot-Analysis

This video fits into one of the catergories we were given which is romance/comedy. We can clearly see that this is a personel public meeting between a boy and a girl and throughout the film we have hints and suggestions that the male character is interested in the other female character suggesting he has feelings for her. They have done this by using : Mise en scene,Editing,Sound and Camera angles and movement. I have only analysed the first 2:00 minutes of this clip.

Mise en scene:

At the beginning we don't see a whole image this will immediately catch audiences attention. Although we do not see a direct image we do see the colour black and orange with some white and yellows.These colours are related to night life and at first gives us the impression that the film is set out side. I think they have done this so it purposely contradicts with the next scene where they are actually in side a restaurant type scene and the colours look very warm and cosy instead of cold like the outside. I think this may represent the two characters. One is slightly vague and hard to make out whilst the other is direct and upfront.  The use of the back light lamps add to the cosy warm atmosphere and also helps us establish the setting. The male character is wearing a grey suit with a grey shirt this makes him look washed out and dull and doesn't really say anything about his personality or who he is keeping us wondering as an audience what he is really like as a character. He does however look very relaxed and has his top button undone and has a little bit of stubble suggesting that this meeting with the other character is informal. We see the woman character is also looking quite relaxed with her appearance but has taken more care than the man as she is wearing make up her hair is done and she is wearing a black jacket which is a more formal colour than grey. So far she stands out more as a character. The low key light however shadows her face slightly suggesting that she is hiding something away maybe a bit of her past. They seem to be friendly towards each other and smiling and laughing takes place suggesting that they are both happy and enjoying each others company. When the male character is asked a question about himself we see his head twitch a little. This could suggest a sudden change in mood and he becomes quite apprehensive and closed off about himself and this shows an immediate sign of discomfort. However he is still smiling masking his discomfort and this makes him seem quite strange and interesting as we now know it is clear he is hiding something. After he tells her he doesn't remember his first love the female character then looks up and away showing signs of loosing interest and agitation as it seems he is making no effort to answer her. She then doesn't really make eye contact which is suggesting an awkward atmosphere. She then sits back and takes a deep breathe suggesting that she is fed up but yet about to tell him about her story. As she moves back this also resembles there conversation breaking apart and that they are struggling to keep a close relationship.

Editing:

When we see the titles they appear on a black screen and the font is white and think maybe suggesting the plot is a simple but delicate situation. The transitions throughout the video are just quick cuts so we can keep track and follow the conversation and watch the characters as they speak and see the conversation from two different views. The title 'Apricot' fades out which could reflect the plot in that something is fading away which could be there relationship or just the males characters personality as he is washing away. The titles are also all cut away shots so we focus on just sound and sight as we read the titles but yet still stay included and interested in the conversation that's taking place. A slight action match is used as the male character drinks his tea this is to make the cation seem more fluent and swift as we change camera angles.

Sound:


At first we hear the sound of wind blowing. This also gives us the feeling that we are in an outside setting and adds a cold atmosphere. The wind then stops abruptly and we then hear the dialogue taking place between the two characters which seems fluent and questions are flowing. We also hear the ambient sound of the cutlery clanking and other people talking giving us a sense of the atmosphere and setting. The dialogue acts as a sound bridge through the titles as we hear the conversation still taking place even though we cant see the characters stating that the conversation is significant to the plot and keeps us interested in what they are saying. As the male character says ' i cant remeber' he drags out the 'I' at first. I think this suggests uncertainty of his past and of how to go about telling the truth it also makes him seem very vague and disconnected to the conversation. The saying ' i don't remember' becomes a repeated phrase and clearly holds some sort of significance to the story line. We then hear the female character take a deep breathe which is a clear sign of distress and frustration. We also hear the diagetic sound of the cup to remind us that they are in a public place having this very private personal conversation. No dialogue took place between the waiter and the male character showing that he may be a bit naive and vague and has forgotten how to act around strangers.

Camera angles and movement:

A rolling shot is used in the first scene to make us immediately feel involved and like we are included with this plot. The camera goes from completely out of focus to focused suggesting that we are now zoning in on the conversation and making it clear what is important to the story this is an extended depth of field as objects close to the camera lens are out of focus and the couple are in focus making it clear they are the main focus point. This shot is also a deep shot because of this and a wide angles shot so we can see some surroundings and the couple. Over the shoulder shots are used throughout the whole of the short film this gives the audience two perspectives on the conversation and makes the conversation and the characters easy to follow and watch. Shot reverse shot structure is also used to make it clear to the viewer that they are talking to each other the 180 degree rule is also followed so we feel they are looking at each other as they engage in conversation. They are both a mid close up so we can clearly see the facial expressions and reactions made throughout their conversation. A slight panning shot is used as the female character mentions she is 'stand offish' this could suggest that she is dragging out the conversation a little but could also reflect the fact that he is getting closer to her as a person as he asks the questions. Another deep shot is used as the waiter fetches the tea this gives us a whole new perspective and makes us feel like we are part of the public who are sat near by this couple.

OFFF Barcelona- Analysis

I think this short film fits into one of the categories we were given to look at which is science fiction i think this because of the images shown,effects used and how camera angles reflect the mood of the video the sound also plays a big part in suggesting the films genre.

Mise en scene:

The first scene we see is of a very dark setting immediately suggesting a sinister atmosphere as a common fear is the fear of the dark and dark colours also connotate negativity. The light is low key making it hard to establish the surroundings of the setting however back lights are used of street lamps giving us a hint that they are in an urban area for example a city. The character we see is also wearing a black helmet. Helmets are connotated with protection and astronauts suggesting that he is some type of fighter that will need to be protected. The helmet could also suggest he is from a foreign area such as space maybe as he wears his helmet. Throughout the whole of the film we see images that take up the whole frame these images seems fairly random from the story plot but i think it is related to the theme and atmosphere they are trying to create. Some of the images consist of maggots,blood,pigeons,rotting fish, ink,and bacteria growth. I think these images all connote to death, rotting,and infection suggesting the main idea of the plot that there may be some sort of disease or infection that is killing people and making life rot away. The pigeons are also seen as a pest so it may suggest some sort of invasion from the infection as we do not want it around yet we may have introduced it to the world. In the first couple of scenes we see names from the producers and other people appear in the machinery. I think this is creative as it makes you look harder into the frame to see the names and to try and establish what is says and therefore catches out attention and grabs our focus. Then before we get distracted alot of quick shots and such are used to the next scenes. We see a lady wearing a mask she immediately becomes significant and this may suggest she represents the rest of the world as they try and prevent infection from a virus or disease. This is also a modern action we see people taking today to try and prevent any chance of catching something so this may be relating to the present world and be suggesting that its going to get worse in the future.We then see the scene when they are in the train station. I think they used the train station because it is a very popular mode of public transport that people can relate to and is also where people travel to different places all at once in mass groups. This may also be suggesting an infection that is spreading through the human race like the train lines spread through towns and cities. It may also be suggesting that, that is how the infection is first spread. In a scene after that we see a small child who is looking up to a building with a stopped traffic light on the left of the frame. The traffic light may represent human life is coming to a stop and that things are going to change. A lot of scenes are of different buildings and signs this may represent the different area's of the world that are becoming infected it may also represent  the way that people are moving to try and get away from the disease and find shelter. We also see a short scene of an argument between a couple this to me says that even love and relationships are braking down as well as the whole fall and people are falling apart and away from each other making everyone singled out. Like a single human cell waiting to be invaded by the disease. We then see the character of the man in the black suit and helmet showing that he has significance to the plot and the events taking place in the short film. He is still wearing black which is still suggesting he is a negative perhaps evil character. We see alot of scenes with guns involved which connotes to war and violence suggesting they may be a war going of between the human race and this disease and invaders. We also see scenes containing deer. Deer symbolises power and the feeling of being proud so when we see them in their unnatural habitat i think it suggests the feeling of giving up and loosing an on going war which can hint to the plot of the short film. The stag also represents harmony and peace so the fact that they are not int their natural habitat gives the feeling of unnatural forces and that the balance between nature and people has been broken. I think the scenes of the dead meat being tattooed is also symbolic. At first we are unaware that it is dead meat because of the close ups used and we only see its dead meat in the its last scene i think this is to represent the human population. They are just dead meat in this period of time. Facial expressions throughout the short film are blank and this adds a surreal feel to the film. We also see a scene where wires spell out the phrase ''information is beautiful'' i think this means that the human race are ignorant to what is around them and this disease may make people realise what is really around them. We also see a few scenes of buildings on fire. Fire is an element of destruction so it keeps the theme of war present. We also see a small war between the people as people start to riot and we see them fighting with the police. Their community is falling apart and people are turning against each other. We then also see the spikes growing on the faces of people and buildings again raising our suspictions of the disease theory in this plot. We see a small scene of a man with a stags head and a gun. i Think this represents the broken civilisation of the people because a stag which represents peace is only half there and is beheaded which reflects the feelings of distraught also he has a gun in hand which is a threatening symbol and again reflects the dangers that are around them at the moment. We then also see a little girl in a pink princess dress holding a gun. This shows that the young are having to defend themselves and arnt so innocent anymore after being exposed to this new reality. We also then see the other young children wearing animal masks showing that they are copying the man with the deer head and following the path of war and looking up to the older adults. The part where someone gets tattoos under their nails really goes through me and creates a sense of disgust and recoil and i think that is reflecting the feeling of this spreading disease and people are starting to become disgusted in their fellow people and are rebelling against the rules to stay alive. We see a man with a pig head and a gun i think this is saying that the human race is just turning into a bunch of pigs which is an offencive comment as they are seen as a disgusting species because of their lack of hygiene. It also represents the swine flu which was another disease that was lethal. We also see the ceilings of buildings rising i think this represents the world turning upside down in chaos. The short film ends with the machines all in the air suggesting this alien race have won. we also see the words ''year zero'' suggesting that there is a new beginning and that there is a new way of life.

Editing:

The titles we see at first look like they are from a computer giving us a modern science feel already.  Quick shots are used throughout the short film of disturbing images i think this adds a sinister feel to the film and resembles different thoughts that runs through someones head and makes the short film seem busy and hectic relating to the plot. We see slight use of a red filter as the train passengers walk by this may indicate the spreading of the disease. Red also symbolises danger. As the passengers walk by a speed up is used again to create a hectic feel and may also be a sign that the disease/infection is spreading quickly. The transitions of the frames throughout the film are quick cuts this again gives a hectic feel to the film and also keeps the viewer interested as something new is also shown in a matter of seconds. some of the frames have a vignette effect this adds a dark sinister feel to the edges of the frame and makes the viewer feel closed in and the darkness surrounds their view. An action match is used when we see a frame of some rails passing in a frame then straight away in the next frame we see different rails passing by so we see two different scenes but the action match of the rails keeps them loosely linked and is a smooth transition even though its still a quick cut. We see the paused explosion which gives a dramatic effect and also gives us a chance to see some more credits. Some scenes look gritty like they have been filmed with an old camera. A difference in view or camera keeps the audience interested and acts as another perspective. We see the spikes appear on the peoples faces and the ceilings this is a computer edit but looks abnormal and could be the effects of this disease/infection that's spreading. When the kids wearing the animals masks run away the frames are sped up giving us a small sense of panic. The last scene also fades in so we are gradually introduced to the last outcome of all that has happened in the short film and adds dramatic effect and tension and this is the only slowly introduced frame.

Sound:

At first we hear the drums. The drums really add tension and is a strong beat which sound like a strong sturdy heart beat which could be parallel to what the man in black is feeling. Violin is then added which is fast pace and this connotes to fear. This is clearly suggesting that the film will also represent these negative feelings. We then hear alot of scratching edited sound which sounds quite creepy and sinister. The sound of machinery is also often used like the sound of drills and such this creates a sci-fi feel because we think of modern technology and gadgets. These noises are non-diagetic so they are not heard by the characters and have been edited in. The high pitched train noise sounds like that of a squeal and catches the audiences attention and also hints to the terror of the plot and connotes instant panic. We do hear the digetic sound of people talking so we are still connected to the situation and it adds reality to the plot. The ink splatters on the frame sound like knocking like they are knocking on the frame so your eyes will answer and will keep looking at the film and keep interested. We hear an almost constant wind or violin noise in the background to give the film an eery feel. When we see the close up of the man with the gun a high pitched squeal sort of noise is used which can be parallel to the cry for help the people are screaming. The score of music in the background is very low key and sounds daunting and gives us the scary feel. Drums begin to pick up the pace. People start to panic and heart beats start racing. The music then becomes very contrapuntal as we hear an old soundtrack being used that's very happy and upbeat whilst a man who has been beaten is in the frame and this may reflect the surrealism of the situation. The drums come back in fast and pounding creating tension and has slow repeated beats in the background which could represent the exhaustion that the human race is feeling and is struggling to live. We then hear the noises of the maggots which demonstrates sound perspective as you'd have to be really close to hear them so the sound has been magnified. The sound of maggots is also a repulsive sound and makes people recoil and flinch again giving us the feeling of disgust and sickness. The score of music then begins to build up and become louder and a faster pace this could connotate to the arrival of something. Something is coming. And in this case its the arrival of the alien race. All together the music then makes a loud final which sound like a mass noise to create a big impact.

Camera angles and movement:

A close up panning shot is used in the first scene. This is also an establishing sho5t as we see the character and a view of the city. This is so we get an idea of the surroundings. A rolling shot is used when the titles are shown at first so we feel like we are there ourselves and keeps us involved with the story. A close up is used on the middle aged woman so we clearly see the white mask prop and it starts our curiosity to why she is wearing it. A wide angled shot is used when the people in the train station are walking past and we only see the torso's and this makes it easy more the audience to relate and feel connected to the plot. A low angle shot is used as the man writes so we get a clear view of his face and then a close up is used on his hand and the writing stating that there is some significance to what he is writing. An eye line math is used as we see the kid look up and we then see the building at a low angle this allows us to see the building from a different perspective. Then a low angle rolling shot is used looking up at some more signs and buildings so we feel like the general public and that this is a global matter. All the quick shots used are an extreme close up so we are forced to look at it and the images become confrontational and intimidating. All are extreme close ups except the man who is strapped in the chair. This is a classic hostage scene and this can suggest that the human race is hostage to the disease/infection.  An establishing wide shot is used in a scene where the buildings are on fire so we see the whole of the city in ruin. Rolling shots are used for the shots on the roads to make us feel like we are in the car experiencing the plot.  A rolling shot is used as the man who has just done graffiti runs away so we feel like we are rebelling and running with him. A tilt shot is used to the machines in the sky so we feel like we are looking up to them. A panning shot is used around the explosion so we see the whole dimesion of the explosion making it look more dramatic. A long shot is used as we see the man getting beat up at the back of the frame and adds perspective to the frame. A crane shot is used so we see all the buildings in the scene. The last scene is an establishing shot of the city invaded by the machines.

preliminary task- Final video

This is our final preliminary video. For this video we tried to consider our different settings,scenes and frames. The plot for our short film is that i am planning to take over the world. We also put some thought into costume as Aaron wears a suit and has a teachers pass to make him look smart and help the audience recognise his role as a teacher. In our preliminary video we used action matching,shot reverse shot structure,180 degree rule, tracking shot,long shot,high angles and low angle shots,close up and bigs close up shots. this way we are demonstrating we know the very basics of making a short film. I like our short film as i think we demonstrate basic techniques well and we also considered costume and setting for our video. We also used props such as the sidekick teddy and Aarons teacher pass. Our transistions we used where just quick cuts we used this to reflect the different thoughts that pop into my head throughout the video of evils plans to take over the world.

Preliminary task-Day 02

 This is our second day of filming our preliminary task. We had already done Aaron's filming and now it was time to get my scenes done as I am the main character. We had found a well lit empty room this means the natural light would have lit my face and highlighted my skin making it clear to the viewers what age I am. The empty room was also perfect because it gives us the creepy sinister feel we needed. I also think it highlights the characters weirdness and loneliness. The first take was me saying my first scripted lines which are "I have a plan" . After this first scene it is not clear what our story plot is and we think this creates curiosity withing the viewers and draws them into our story. Our camera man however didn't realise she had left the camera running so we ended up doing a long shot of me talking the next shot is also the same these will not be included in our final video. Our second shot was a close up of me saying "to take over the world" the close up adds dramatic effevt and also makes my facial expression clear. For the third shot we did the scene if me pacing up and down we did this as a long shot and equal angle so it gives the viewers a sense of being their watching me from the front of the room. The long shot also adds depth to the frame. The next two shots are of different angles of me sitting down so we can create an action match when we have edited the clips together this will make the movement more fluent and also give the audience two views of me sitting down again making them feel fully included. After this we then used shots to create shot reverse shot structure to make it clear I am in conversation we are also following the 180 degree rule. The last shot is a close up of my face after Aaron has supposedly walked in and caught me in the act. This is also a close up to add tension as I've just been caught conjuring up an evil plan.

Film opening genres and planning

For media we have to create a film opening which is in either of the following genres: relationships,action,science fictitious or real life.

Relationships: for this we didn't want to create something that was too literal to the term relationship. The term relationship connotes to stereotypical couples of boys and girls. So we thought of different story lines for if we wanted to do this genre such as bromances or a relationship between gays or even between an owner and his pet. Under all circumstances we want to be different by expanding the genre and thinking outside of the box. Films we would like to look at to give us ideas on the subject would be p.s I love you ,500 days of summer and titanic so typical love stories so we can analyse how they have presented ,filmed and framed characters to make their love connection clear.

Action: for this genre we wanted to add a bit of creativity which we think can easily be done with special effect and also using all if our art skills for weird costumes and props. For this genre we wanted to look at typical action acts. When we thought of action we immediately thought of the old batman series we could include creativity into the film opening by making our own sound sign of things saying "pow" and "wham" in a sort of pop art technique. We then started to think about using stop motion and create a comic book sort of lay out or have scenes with sonic book images in to give you the retro action super hero feel. If we did this genre the films to look at that follow the comic subject nearly are avengers,batman and other marvel films. We'd also like to look at die hard to see some hardcore action stunts.

Science fiction: even though we want to be seen as different when presenting our film opening we want to take this subject extremely literal by using stereotypes and things the genre connotes to such as space science and really nerdy things. We would like to do something to do with either aliens or space as we think this would make an interesting film opening. If we did this genre we would have to really consider our settings and costumes to make our genre seem obvious. We would have to look at films such as Star Wars,star trek and programmes such as the Big Bang theory. This way we can see how the setting are produced to the audience and also how they present and create a relationship between the viewers and the characters.

Real life: me and the group have took a liking to this genre as we have thought of a story line and techniques we can use to present scenes and can even indicate that "flash backs" happen. Thinking about it flashbacks could be the name of our video? Not sure yet. The story line we would like to consider is an ex mental patient. She had a diary during her time in her ward and we want to use an inner monologue to make a personal connection to the audience as the tells her story. We then want to include cut away shots if scenes she is talking about which had previously happened in her ward. We would also like to have another character who is her counciler. This means the audience can maybe see the story through two perspectives and give out story more depth and meaning. If we did choose this genre we would have to look at programmes such as my mad fat diary and films such as Bridget jones diary or diary of a wimpy kid so we can see how they have made it clear that the events are part of a personal book written by the main characters.

Scene order.

This is an image our our story board which tells us whats scenes we are including and in what order. The first scene is a close up of my face when i say 'i have a plan'. The second scene is a big close up which i will then say 'To take over the world'. The third scene is just a quick shot of a close up of the unicorn we may want to edit a cricket noise into this scene to emphasise the fact that its a toy and will not reply. An over the shoulder shot will then take place in the next scene of me looking out the window plotting my devious plan. This will give a sinister feel to the film. A panning shot will then be used as i pace talking about my plan this will make me seem mentally unstable and stressed as i am pacing up and down thinking. This notion is also loosely linked to evil villains. An action matching shot will then be used as i sit down to talk to my unicorn sidekick this is where the main dialogue will take place but of course the toy cant reply so another close up is used to emphasise this. We then want to include the scene of me spinning the globe and then want to zoom out from this motion. This will show how the world seems so big at first yet i see it as a puny toy i want to take over as the globe gets smaller and i am over powering it. The panning shot is then included of Aaron's feet walking down the hallway to build tension of him moving closer. This will also be a cut away shot as it takes us away from the main story line and action in the room with me in planning to take over the world. The scene of Aaron walking down the hallway and hearing me will then be used to clearly show to the audience that this is loosely linked to the story line and is a significant part in the video. A close up will be used of Aaron opening the door to create tension for the dramatic moment of him walking in on me. Action matching will then be used as he walks into the room and this makes the action more fluent. A mid close up will then be used to be so you can clearly see I'm a child and am not as powerful as i have been made out to be in previous scenes.

Film and scene planning order

In this image you see our preliminary task planning. we has decided our film plot and what the scenes would have consisted of but we didnt know what order to film it. so we wrote down each scene on a post it note and then placed them in order of filming. We figured we should film Aarons character first as he needs to be in a suit and it would be distressing for him to come into school each day wearing the same suit. Next would be my close ups so my make up will look roughly the same as it does when im in maybe mid-close up and my make up isnt the exact same. Then the dialogue scene so we can get the conversation with the unicorn in and Imogen doesnt have to keep bringing in her toy each day. Lastly would be the panning shot of me walking up and down as if we are behind schedule this part isnt a key part in the story line and can be missed out. A globe scene could also be filmed with me spinning and talking to the globe about my plan. We thought it would be a good idea to make this plan so we are certain of what we are all doing and need as a group and are some what organised.

UP- Love story my analysis.

UP-Love story

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTBQYAE-pMk

 

 

 

Mise en scene

 

i am analysing this video from the beginning to 6:05

 

 

The room we see at first is low key lighting except for the dim light inside a tent suggesting this is a child's sleepover. The scenes in the tents are well lit and high key light. This is so we can see the facial expressions of the characters and also make it easier for the viewers to establish they are child characters. The girl character has ginger hair and a pink boy in her hair. Pink is the stereotypical girls colour and throughout the video clip this colour and this character stay closely linked. She also has a front tooth missing this is the typical image for a young child. The young boy has brown hair and black square glasses these glasses become a direct link to this character and make it easy for the audience to recognise him throughout the video. He also has a pot on his arm maybe suggesting he needs looking after and is a bit accident prone adding to his geeky personality. He is also wearing pj's suggesting they are in his home and that again it is some sort of sleepover. When the girl gets out the adventure book it is a big brown book with different coloured lettering. The different coloured lettering adds a child like feel as children like bright colours and it also brings a sense of happiness.  The girl is very dramatic whilst talking about her so called 'adventures' this creates a ruthless and exciting story telling atmosphere for the two kids. Humour is added to this clip when the girl says 'its like America only south' this is also an indication to their childish knowledge.  We keep getting reminders that they are of a young age as she even asks him to 'cross his heart'. This is a childish gesture often associated with children. We also see she is the dominant character as she orders him to make the promise. We recognise the two characters by previous aspects such as the ginger hair and the glasses. We also see he is wearing a tux which is instantly linked to formal occasions. As the frame widens we see the ginger haired girl stood by him in a bridal gown immediately suggesting they have gotten married which is later proved in next scenes.  She jumps onto him this body language shows she is more out going than he is and again shows she is the more dominant character out of the two. In the church the light is high giving the hint of a happy atmosphere.Her side of the family is all happy and excited showing they are a more outgoing yet his side of the family look less joy full stating he has had a more strict up bringing. They have no facial expressions and dressed rather dull maybe suggesting he has had a dull life and may explain why he seems less dominant and out going compared to his wife. We also see the wife dong DIY with the man maybe suggesting she See's them as equals and doesn't want to be a stereotypical couple. The house is painted the sames colours as her drawn up house i think this suggest the home is about her and he wants her to feel comfortable as its about her dreams meaning he puts her priorities before his and wants to keep her happy and make her dreams come true. The hill they go to picnic on is also high key light suggesting this is a place of happiness and good thoughts. When they are both laid on the picnic blankets they are both wearing the colour yellow also suggest they are both considered as equals. A further suggestion that they are equals is when she has a multicoloured parrot and he has all the balloons so there is a direct link of the colours. His char is also strong and short looking which matches the physique of the male character and the woman's chair matches that of a woman's figure suggesting that is her chair. The baby room they are painting is very high key lighting and has bright colour which is a complete contrast with the next scene of the baby clinic which is dull and low key light suggesting they have had bad news of maybe a miscarriage or that the female character is unable to have children. She is sat in the chair with her head in her hands which is a clear sign of devastation and he is stood behind her with his hands on her shoulders. This shows that he is going to be supportive of her and is stood behind her so he can keep her upright and standing. The hands on her shoulders also indicates comfort. When she is sat outside alone her head is held high indicating she is a proud woman and doesn't want to let the news get her down however her eyes are closed suggesting she is deep in thought. We then see the man give her the adventure book this is a little reminder of there past together we also see him making the 'cross my heart gesture' again acting as another reminder to the couples past. After seeing all his ties he also ends up with a bow tie which is a small reminder of their wedding keeping the viewer linked into the story and also creating an emotional connection. Low key lighting is used when they are dancing together suggesting a seductive and loving atmosphere. Back light candles are also used which connote romantic moods. The third time they visit the hill it is low key suggesting that something of a negative feel is going to happen and this is where she collapses. When he is at the funeral we can see it is the same church of the wedding because of the stained glass window this creates an immediate emotional connection with the viewers by creating little reminders and building up the storyline. His house is also low key and the colour looks like it is gone suggesting now she has gone there will be no happiness in that house because she was the colour in the mans life.

 

Editing

 

obviously as you can see this whole video clip is animated. Action matching is used when she points at him to make it seem more poignant and precise. A quick transition is used to the camera flash to catch the viewers attention immediately. The clouds also dissolve into different images so we as an audience can see what the character See's. The transition from the baby room to the clinic is a wipe i think this is so the clinic is slowly introduced to the audience and lets us as an audience take in the information the character is given so we feel like we are there also receiving the news. Quick shots are used when they are adding money to the jar to bring a sense of passing days as we watch the scenery change as well as each quick shot goes. A dissolve transition is used from the hill to the hospital again so we as viewers can slowly think about the possibilities of why she collapsed and let the devastation sink in. A dissolve transition is also used when he is at the funeral and when he goes home slow transitions are only used at the sad moments so they emphasise the drama. Action matching is also used as he turn round at the funeral and is then walking up to his house this makes the action fluent and reminds viewers he is now alone. Creating emotional devastation.

 

Sound

 

The dialogue taking place is all from the girl there is no dialogue from the boy. Like a child would she emphasises most of her words to add drama and tension like when she talks about 'riping out a library book' . We also hear the music quietly in the background suggesting there story together is beginning. We hear the diagetic sound of the pages of the book so we are hooked into the story still and not mainly focusing on the music. When the boy looks at the blimp the music gets significantly louder this signals the importance of the blimp. The only word the boy says is'wow' which represents his general feelings for this girl which is the fact that he is memorised by her. The balloon pop acts as a sound bridge and catches your attention to the beginning of their story together the camera flash also signals the start of the story. The music then becomes really loud and mostly consists of strings. The strings give a light happy mood. At the wedding her side of the family is screaming and this shows their happiness a gunshot is also heard suggesting there outrageous characteristics. When they reveal the brightly coloured house a harp is used in the score of music this adds a touch of magic and excitement to the reveal of her house. When they see the babies in the clouds piano music is used but playing the same tune this shows that it is still linked to the same characters by playing the same tune but touching a different subject in there lives. piano is also quite a playful instrument and is often used to represent the presence of babies and children.  A xylophone is also used as well as being an instrument its also a popular toddlers toy. The violin becomes more significant and slower as they are in the clinic suggesting the sorrow they feel and is parallel to the characters feelings. The piano is then also played really slowly as she sits in the garden to suggest some sort of pain. The strings help build the score of music back to a strong melody which may reflect her building back up her strength and recovering from her news. The music is also slow when they dance together suggesting a loving atmosphere. The music is also slow when she is in the hospital and becomes quiet suggesting her weak condition. After she has passed away the string are missing from the score of music which have been rather constant throughout the clip. missing the string missing Ellie this highlights her absence.

 

camera angles and movement

 

Over the shoulder shots are used whilst they are in the tent and the 180 degree rule is followed so we know they are clearly speaking to each other. Shot reverse shot structure is also used so it is clear they are in conversation. A slight tilt is used as they lay down so we feel we are getting comfortable with them to hear her story. A crane shot is also used so we can see inside her book again making us involved in the story and build an emotional connection to this book. A wide angles shot is used whilst they are in the tent so we as viewers can see how close and comfortable they are suggesting they are really close friends.  This is also a hint to their future. An extreme close up is used to the text 'paradise falls a land lost in time' this highlights the significance of this place. As she is outside his window we see parts of the tent in the frame making us feel like we are inside the tent peering out making us again as a viewer feel involved in the story. It also gives us a chance to see things from his perspective. A mid close up of him in his suits turns into a mid 2 close up as the camera zooms out we see her stood next to him. There is then an establishing shot to show us there at a church and getting married. As we see both sides of the families there is a slight high angle used so we feel like we are on stage with them seeing things from there perspective this is a great way to keep viewers interested and create an emotional connection by making them feel included. An establishing shot is then used of their house so we see there new home and we are being introduced to it. An establishing shot is also used of the hill to highlight its significance. A panning shot is used as they are laid on the picnic blanket this may represent the day passing by as they talk to each other. A vertical tilt and zoom is used as we enter the zoo to create a more dramtic enterance. A wide angle shot is used when they are both sat in the chair so we see that like in the previouse scenes they are still close and we see them holding hands which represents them being together.  A long shot is used when they are in the clincic to make us feel like we are in the waiting room as they are recieving the news. An over thwe shoulder shot is used as he looks outside at her to make us feel like we are also concerned for her and creates a protective connection. A close up is used on the jar as it is repeatedly smashed this may highlight the significance of it being smashed and can also connote to their dreams being shattered in the process. A big close up is used on all his ties as they change this signals the years passing by. We then stop on the bow tie which is a significant symbol in this short clip as he wore a bow tie when getting married. A big close up is then used on the plane tickets to highlight the importance of this event. A slow panning shot is used as a transition from scenes to the hospital. A wide angle shot is used as he is at the funeral and is going home to really indicate and show the fact that he is now alone and not close to his wie anymore now she has passed.



preliminary task- day 1

Here you see my groups first takes on our first filming day for the preliminary task.

In the first take Aaron who is acting as a teacher in our preliminary task walks through the door we we wasn't very happy with the camera angle as we think it gave the audience too much space to look at instead of focusing on our character so we wanting to zoom in a little getting more of Aaron and giving people less space to look at instead.

In the second take Aaron had thought he had made an instant mistake when entering the room. So this will not be `in our video and will be cut out completely as a blooper.

Although in the first shot we wasn't happy with the camera angle we came up with the idea of doing and action match with him in the first shot and a closer shot so we focused on getting the actions and the scripting right in the second shot however we think he had said the wrong lines and opened the door in the 3rd take so we had a 4th take of him doing it correctly and was happy with this.

We then wanting to use a panning shot close up on his feet as he walked down the hallway. We achieved this by putting the camera on a skateboard and pushed it along. However the skateboard creating alot of vibration and caused to camera to move and caused it to go out of focus. The noise of the skateboard was also really loud so we where aware that we would have to overlap this scene with a soundtrack or edited diagetic sound of footsteps. We also found it difficult to get the timing right of finding the right speed to roll the skateboard and getting Aaron to walk with the camera at a reasonable speed. We also find that Aaron's foot leaves the frame alot as he continues to walk and i think his foot should always stay in the frame so it is clear it is a main focus point.

We then filmed Aaron walking down the hall twice so we can choose one to use. I prefer the second take as Aaron's facial expressions look more clear and confused which match the situation. We also positioned the camera so we can see the door clearly and it follows the rule of thirds so it is clear to the audience that it is a main focus point.

From the first shots of Aaron entering the room we wanted to do an action match with a shot of him opening the door from the outside and then him entering the room from the inside so we offer two perspectives and points of view to the audience. So we did a big close up on Aaron's hand as he pushed open the door. In the first take we think he opened the door too slow so we asked him to do it two more times so we can decide which one out of the two matches the speed of when he first enters the room in the first shots. This is also an over the shoulder shot. This will make our audience feel more involved with the situation and add tension to the action.

music video The Killers-Mr.Brightside

my analysis on a music video The Killers-Mr.Brightside

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGdGFtwCNBE

 

 

 

Mise en scene

 

 

The first scene we see is low key light this suggests a sinister atmosphere in this room. We also see that the colour red is very popular in this room on the walls, sofa and the curtains this colour connotes to the feelings of love and lust which is what the video is about. This direct link to the colour makes it very obvious to the viewer what the film is about. Also the colour may suggest what kind of events go on in this room. One of our main characters wears a blazer and a gold waistcoat this may suggest he is from a rich background or he has a showcase job here as he performs for them and gold and glitter is often used with dancers to attract attention as performers. We then see a shot of a man in a red robe with dark grey hair suggesting he is an old but wealthy man as his sits in his red silk robe. The red again indicated love and lust and he wears it making him a key significance to the storyline of love. I also get a Hugh Hefner kind of feel as he seems to have control of the women. He holds a red apple which he throws to a women dressed in white. She is dressed in a white dress with pale skin and red lips. The colour white indicated purity and makes her stand out from the dull scenery and makes it clear she is an important character. We see there is an instant connection with the entertainer and the girl in white as many shots are of him staring in the same direction after or before she is doing something indicating he is staring longingly at her. The old man in the robe throws an apple to the girl in white and afterwards she takes hold of another man i think this is some sort of signal to have sex and i think this video is about the entertainer being in love with a prostitute and the older man is in charge of her. To back this point up the next scene is of other girls smothering men and kissing and flirting with them an iconic scene i think is when the lady kicks off a mans hat with her leg i think this is a massive indication she is a very loose woman who flaunts herself to the man and flashes her legs as she kicks off his hat partially stripping him from an item of clothing. As the entertainer sings 'let me go' he looks away this indicates he finds it hard to watch as she is with all the other men and also suggests he has strong feelings for this woman in white. The apple becomes significant as it reapears in other scenes and this shows it has a meaning.   The red apple is often linked to the story of snow white as she bites into the poisoned apple and dies. i think this is a loose link to the fact that what she is doing is poisoning her innocence and damaging her as a woman and she will loose herself.  The first time we see the woman in white smile is when they are both hidden behind the big red curtain again suggesting a lustful atmosphere. When the women get together to dance they are all wearing different colours and bright make up suggesting they have already been poisoned by different men whilst being in the prostitution business. We get a hint that the woman in white likes the entertainer back as whilst she is sat on the older mans lap she is the one staring back at the entertainer. Whilst they are playing the game there is a hint of intimidation and stress as the older man smiles antagonizingly as the entertainer rubs his face. When the older man has won the game we then see him eating a green apple suggesting a sour ending.

 

Editing

 

 

The clip starts with a fade in effect so the entertainer and the band is slowly introduced. An action match is used as the older man throws the apple this is to make the action look more fluent yet we get to see the throw from two perspectives. Cut aways are used frequently to the entertainer staring always in the same direction which I'm assuming is where the girl in white is supposed to be this gives us an indication of his strong feeling as he cant take his eyes of her and she is his main point of focus as he obsesses over her. Cut aways are also used so we as viewers can see the surrounding characters as they flirt and kiss with other man suggesting they are all involved with prostitution. Quick shots are also used during these cut aways of the other women to make it seem more busy more hectic and more daunting as the last shot is of the entertainer suggesting this is overwhelming him as what is going on around him hurts him and his feelings. Cut away shots are also used to numerous men as the women perform for them highlighting the fact that they are being watched. Eye line matches are used as he stares something will be happening in the next scene with the woman in white suggesting he is staring at her. When the game is being played a clip of the woman in white overlaps the game in the same frame this may suggest the two men are playing and fighting for her. The longest shot in the clip is when the entertainer walks away from the woman in white this may suggest that it is the final and most important scene of the clip.

 

Sound

 

The first 3 bangs of percussion grabs our attention immediately as it signals the start of the short clip and the soundtrack. Throughout the whole clip the soundtrack Mr. brightside is played so we can only focus on the soundtrack and the lyrics and the video.No diagetic sound is included in this clip yet the Sountrack is part diagetic and non diagetic as at some points the entertainer is singing the soundtrack making his audience aware of the song. Another indication the woman in white is a prostitute is when he sings 'now there going to bed and my stomach is sick' suggesting she is in bed with another man and he really doesnt like it and is uncomfortable with it. The title of the song itself may suggest that he tries to look at the possitives of what she is doing and that he is her only happiness as he is the brightside of being trapped in that kind of work because even though she is under command and is a prostitute by proffession she knows him because he works there and loves him he is her Mr.brightside.

 

Camera angles and movement

 

A wide angled shot is used at first so we see the surroundings and all of the characters that are involved in this short clip it also gives us a chance to look at the setting. Close ups are then used on the characters so we can establish who the main characters are. Close ups are also used further into the clip on different men so we can see they have a role in this clip and the storyline. A panning shot is used as the women dance so we can can see all the women dance together and no one is singles out yet the woman in white is the one who stands out to us. A close up is also used as she grabs his hand as this is a significant action. Holding someones hand is a sign of love,affection and togetherness and this is what she wants to express to him. When the woman in white is sat on the older mans lap shot reverse shot structure is used between the entertainer and the woman in white making it clear to viewers that they are staring at each other. Big close ups are used to her eyes so we can see her blue eyes. Blue eyes connote purity and goodness suggesting she is a good person inside. Big close ups are also used when the older man and the entertainer are playing the game this suggests tension and intimidation between the two characters. Over the shoulder shot is also used to make the audience feel more inlvolved with the action. Not alot of camera movement is used in this video i think its because there is already alot to follow with the storyline and the kyrics and to make up for the lacck of camera movement they use alot of quick shots and short takes.

memories

my analysis on the short film memories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85HDu87TGy0

 

 

 

Mise en scene

 

 

We immediately see that his surroundings are very dull and quite low key this may suggest this man has a very dull and low life with a boring lifestyle to match. we also see that he is an old man and in some points of the clip high key light is used to highlight is facial wrinkles to make it obvious to the audiencce what age group he is in. He is wearing a black coat which means he doesnt stand out from the scene and doesnt look aobnormal. He is also wearing a stripy scarf. As he starts finding film i think the scarf may also be linked to this as the scarf vaguely looks like film with its black slots for an image. His memory is a bright sepia coloured frame and this indicates he has a happy bright past the body language of the boy and facial expressions also suggest this as he is smiling. The little boy in the memory is wearing a black coat which is an immediate link to the old man and the little boy suggesting that the little boy is him when he was younger. We are then back to his present life as the scene becomes dull again however when he finds another memory it is the same colour as the first one a sepia bright coloured clip. In this clip there is a middle aged man with a women the man is wearing a stripy scarf and a black coat this again is an immediate link to what the old man is wearing and suggests this is also him when he was a middle aged man. We then in the next memory see a man in a stripy jumper which matches the stripy scarf wich the old man is wearing indicating again this is the same man. The man smiles at the memory so we get a sense of recognition as he keeps finding the memories. We see him dragging the film up a hill this may indicate that he has a huge collection of memories which he may have forgotten about. it may also suggest that his memorie are a burden on him. His home is also quite badly lit and dull looking suggesting that he is low in his life now. He goes to look at his memories but the pictures turn black this may suggest of him loosing his memory. This could indicate anything from dementia to death as his life 'flashes before his eyes'. The clip ends by turning into a slit which may reprisent his eyes and seeing him drag his hand across the book which may suggest him clinging on to the last of his memories before the frame turns completely black which may suggest he has lost himself or his life.

Editing

At the begining of the clip the title of the film fades in. An action match is used as he walks across the road this is to make the action look more fluent and gives us two perspective and angles to what him crossing the road and makes us feel like surrounding poublic who are in the street this keeps the audience engrossed into the film and story. An eye line match is used to the film around his leg so we can see that the film is supposed to be a main focus point. The other clip is a cut away and is edited to look like an old bad quality film to suggest that it is an old memory. There is then another cut away used to another memory which looks the same suggesting this is also an old memory of the mans. His face fades in so we can gain gradual focus onto the mans face and see his facial expression. Short takes are used when he is finding all the film strips to suggest he is making quite a collection and each scene fades into the other to make a smooth transistion and makes is easy for the audience to follow the story and establish what is happening. A fade in is also used to when he has his photo album to suggest he is in a different enviroment and to introduce this new setting to the audience slowly so they have time to see where the character is.The photo's begin to fade by first going to white then black this suggests his memories are fading away and that he forgetting his past. The screen then goes to a slit which looks like an eye lid so it allows the veiwers to see things from the mans persepctive and makes the viewers more involved in the story and also makes to story feel more personal to the veiwer. We then see more memories that take up the whole frame as we see them fading into white again suggesting his memory is fading away. The clip ends by fading into black suggesting this man cant fade anymore and his life has been forotten into the darkness.

sound

At first we hear the diagetic sound of the cars and him crossing the road so we are aware of this reality and recognise the everyday life noises. We then hear the diagetic sound of the film getting caught onto his leg so the audience becomes curious to what his has just walked through and creates curiosity between the audience and the man. When he see's the first memory we instantly hear the piano begin to play. This is a soundtrack by the Silence called Runalong and is the acoustic version. Although through out the clip he is smiling at his memories the music sound quite sad and suggests an emotional connection and even sorrow. The lyrics of the song are also quite sinister and upsetting as the first lyric is ''you may cast of your skin'' which may suggest the man doesnt want to be who he was in the past but he has forgotten all the good times he had in his past. This soundtrack then continues throught the clip and acts as a soundbridge throughout the clip linking the scenes together. We still hear the diagetic noises of the footsteps and the street so we are still aware of the real worl and its reality. When the short takes are happening a piano solo takes place i think this is because the piano makes an emotional connection to the audience and suggests emotionall connection between the man and his film with memories on them. When the end of the clip is near the piano sounds almost like a heart beat as it begins to slow down suggesting he is dying and loosing his hope and past. A loud sting is then used to empasise the drama of the blackness.

camera angles and movement

At first a wide angle shot is used to we can see the main character and his surroundings. A panning shot is then used at he walks across the road this is so he becomes the main focus point as we follow him. There is then the use of a close up on his face when he walks into the film so we clearly see his confusion. There is then a close up on the film to state its significance. A high angle is used on the film as he holds it up i think this is to make the audience feel like a peeping tom as were trying to see what it is. A deep shot is used so we see the main character but also subjects in the background and cars so we are still aware of the reality. Then the camera zooms in on the film till the picture becomes the whole frame and the clip begins to play this is so the audience feel drawn into the pictute and are then really intrigued when the clip begins to play. There is then an extreme cclose up onto the mans eyes because this is what we use to express emotion and we clearly see from his wrinkles he is smiling and happy to have seen the memory. Rolling shots are used often in this clip i think this is to make the audience feel like a member of the ongoing public who are passing him by in the street and creates more of a connection between the storyline and the audience as they feel more involved. The depth of field changes as he sees another film it goes from a shallow depth of field to an extended depth of field this is so they both become in focus and suggests they both have significance. One of his memories finishes with a close up of a mans face this then fades into a close up of the older mans face suggesting this is who he was and shows the audience who he is now. A  horizontal tilt is used to show the man looking at the film this is so we can follow this camera movement nd be aware of what he is looking at. Close ups are used on his hands to show him grabbing the different pieces of films i think this is so we can see him reach out for his past and clutching another memory to watch. A wide angle shot is used to see him dragging the film so again we feel as a veiwer like a member of the public and we can establish the settings around him. A crane shot is used to see him reading and looking through his album in his home making us feel again like a peeping tom looking over him. An estreme close up is used on his eye before his flashback i think this is to suggest we are about to see what this man hs seen throughout his life.

The Desk

My analysis on The Desk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_kIyihNd-A

 

 

 

Mise en scene

 

When the clip first starts we immediatly establish he is in a school with how peter looks and how the surrounding characters look. They have rucksacks and are dressed in casual clothes this suggests they are college students.Peter is dressed in a dull green shirt with jeans showing he is a casual ordinary boy. His image is also stereotypical as he has long blonde hair and looks quite buff which again suggests he is a typical ordinary teenage boy. We get the feeling he is a new student because his body language is very closed off and no dialogue takes place between him and the other students he also keeps looking at his piece of paper with his room number on whih again suggest he is new to the school. In the classroom the light is quite low key but is light enough so we can see clearly the room and the other students. I think the posisitioning of peter and the teacher frame the other classmates well so we have to look at all the charicters. Peter's body language suggests that he is a closed off person as he slouches at his desk and still no dialogue has taken place. His facial expression has also been rather blank throughout the clip so far.  When the popular girl walks in the room i see an immediate contrast as she has a bright blue top on which makes her stand out and long brown hair which is completey opposite to his medium length blonde hair. As he rights on the desk we know this is what he wants to really say to the popular girl as he stared and at her before hand indicating he has interest in her. But this writing on the desk indicates he is a very shy boy.In his bedroom it is very low key this may indicate he feels very low and is unhappy in this room the phone call of his friend also indicates he has just moved there explaining why he may not feel comfortable in this room. As his books are knocked to the floor the popular girl is there but does not help him this suggests she is of higher status of him and shows that she is ' out of his league'.  As the conversation begins with him and the desk we see his first smile in the whole clip this indicates that this friendly chat is what makes him happy. His bedroom and the classroom becomes high key lighting and this is parrallel to what he is feeling as he begins to become happier now he has a friend. When the desk replys immediately he is shocked we know this because his eyes become more open which is a stereotypical action for people who are shocked/scared he also falls off his chair which is a clear indication to the shock and fear he feels from the desk talking back. The next morning we see he gets out of bed quicker indicating he is excited to talk to the desk. The different outfits also clearly suggest that days are passing and he is still talking to the desk however he is smiling so he is happy with the fact he has a new friend. When we see him entering the school he swings from the door indicating he is more confident and casual with his surroundings in contrast to how he was on his first day of school. As he walks past the popular girl he doesnt stare anymore suggesting he has nointerest in her and he has a new interest. As he bends over to pick up his book we see the other girl down with him helping him this suggests they are both equal and are of simmilar class and status. At the end they both smile towards each other which suggests they are both very happy to see each other and from her note it also suggests she is the julie he has been talking to.

 

Editing

 

An action match is used as the teach point to where he is sat this makes it easier for the audience to see and follow where he is pointing to.An action match is used as he sits down this is so it makes the action look more fluent and relaxed. Slow motion is used as she walks in this is so we can recognise she is the main focus point in this scene and we can take longer to see her. It may also reflect on how peter feels that he feels he is more relaxed and at ease when she walks into the room and his world just slows down because of her. Through out the scenes shot reverse shot structure is used between him and the desk and the 180 degree rule is also followed these are rules you would apply to two charicters when they are talking therefore this implies that the desk itself is a charicter in this short film. A cut away shot is used to his bag so we can see him opening his bag and getting a pencil out so the audience know he is going to reply. There is a quick cut used to his eyes so they become the main focus point for a split second and so we can see his facial expressions. A long shot is used when he falls so we see all of the movement and we can see how he falls backwards and get the full impact of the fall. A cut away is used to the clasroom number as a reminder to the audience so they can see that julie's reply matches his classroom. fade out is used as his outfits change but they are still quick shots this is so we get the feeling of days passing pay without ecperiencing the whole day with him because its only this part of his day that is significant to him aswell as waking up in the morning to go and talk to the desk. Shot reverse shot structure is used when they both smile at each other and the 180 degree rule is also followed this suggests she is a main character and also further suggests that she is the julie who was writing back on the desk. Also the writing on the desk fades in to suggest a mystical and magical feel to her replying back through the desk.

 

sound

 

The school bell is the first sound we hear to instantly catch out attention to the video and help us establish peters surroundings. Throughout the clip a piano soundtrack is used the piano often connotes to the feeling of love and lust as it is a gentle flowing sound that can have a huge impact on peoples feelings because of the soft sounds it creates. The soundtrack however is non-diagetic so peter cannot hear this music but yet it is always parralell to his feelings throughout the clip. Diagetic sound is used however of the bells ringing and other students talking to keep us linked to the reality of the situation and realise this is a real life story line. At first the piano music is soft and slow which is parrallel to his sadness and lonliness as a new kid. When the populatr girl walks in there is no diagetic sound just the piano music which gets louder suggesting he is in a dream state and cut off from the real world whilst looking at her. The piano music then stops and he begins to write on the desk as we hear the diagetic sound of the stuents. The sound of the piano starts again as he is writing but there is no diagetic sound of the students this is a sound motif of female presence. We have a demonstration of sound motif as the friend on the phone seems louder than what we would really hear. Throughout the whole of the clip the piano music acts as a sound bridge to link the scenes together the sounds of bells also do this wether its the school bell or his alarm going off. There is no piano music as his class ends i think this is to suggest that the female presence of the desk is there again. As he see's the reply the piano music consists of going up the piano notes and this is to build up the curiosity of him trying to figure out how she replied. When he falls the music is silent again i think this is used to again indicate the female presence of the desk. As the days go on with him talking to the desk the piano music becomes a faster tempo suggesting he is happier and enjoys talking to the desk. The music also becomes stronger with nore chords used than single notes creating more of a melody and suggests the building friendship as the music builds up. The musci then becomes more quiet and of a slow tempo again so we can clearly tell that he is upset of not being able to talk to her anymore and is parralell to his sorrow.

 

camera angles and movement.

 

At first an establishing shot is used so we can see that he is at a school. A wide angle shot is used as he walks into the school so we can see the whole of the corridoor. A tracking shot is used to follow him walking down the hallway and this makes it clear that he is the main charicter as we focus on him. A close up is used on his time table so we can see that he obviously is a new kid if he still has to look at his time table. A deep shot is used so we can see a close up of his face nd the students in the background this also follows the rule of thirds so we know his face is the main point of focus. there is a shallow depth of field demonstrated aswell as the students in the background are out of focus which is indicates that he is the main charicter and allows the audience to just focus on him. A close up is used on the room number to highlight and suggest its significance. A wide angle shot is used in the class room so we can see the whole of the room and the students and have an idea of his surroundings in that room. A mid close up is used just on him sat at the desk which singles him out from the rest of the class. As the popular girl walks in a panning shot it used to we follow her this suggests she is a significant charicter. When he is writing on the desk close ups are always used to the writing and his face.  Also a high angle is used so we feel like we are looking at the desk from peters perspective and a low angle is used looking up at peter this suggests the desk has its own perspective aswell and enables the audience to see his facial expresions as he writes on the desk. A tracking shot is used as he walks past the popular girl so we see that she becomes his main point of foucus. A tilt shot it used to follow the books falling which highlights the significance and drama of them falling.A low angle close up is used as he picks them up so we can clearly see his facial expression. A close up is used on his bag so we see him getting out his pencil to reply to the desk. A panning and a tilt shot is used when the class ends so we can follow him walking out of lesson this signals that the story hasnt finished yet in the room as we did not follow him out. A tilt shot is used as he sits down so we feel as though we watch him sit and makes the action look more realistic and fluent. An exstreme close up is used on his eyes so we can really focus on his shock which is expressed through his eyes and allows us to just focus on his eyes as they show us what he is feeling. A close up is used to the room number to remind the audience of its significance in the story. As his outfits change there is a slight zoom used i think this emphathises the fact that he is in his own world talking to his desk. An over the shoulder shot is used a the new girl is stood at the front of the class to make us feel more involved with the siutation and part of the story. A wide angle is also used as they both smile at each other so we can clearly see they are facing and looking at each other and demonstartes the little distance between them both in the frame.

 



my analysis on the short video 3x3

3x3

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This is my analysis on the short film : 3x3. I think this short film is a representation o karma and how being smarter is better than being confident.

Mise en scene

At the beginning of the video we immediately establish that the settings are that of a basket ball court. The lighting is high key lit strongly by the back light lamps hanging from the roof this highlights the setting well and the characters so we can see them clearly and follow their body language and see facial expressions clearly. I also notice the costumes worn by the two characters the first man has a name tag and a walky talky with shoulder pads this connotes that his position is that of a security guard. the other character however is wearing overalls and has a mop as a prop this suggests that he is a janitor. Janitor is a lower job position from a security guard. However we also see they both have similar skin colour which may suggest they are of a similar race and culture. They are also both wearing blue which bring a sense of some sort of equality between the two characters. We see from the security guards body language that he feels cocky about his scoring and apprehensive almost as he smiles at the janitor whilst showing off this also shows he is quite arrogant. the security guard looks like he has a stronger build and is in general the alpha as he looks more stronger than the janitor who is skinny and weak looking. So from this first impression we would have thought that the security guard is more superior. the colour blue makes a re-appearance when the security guard is in his office as his t.v's have a blue tint which keeps the characters links and also suggests he will see something involving the janitor dressed in blue. We see the frustration on the janitors face a he collapses on his knees that he cannot score. When he is on his knees he looks weak as he fails to score. We get a short reminder that the security guard can play as he throws a it of rubbish into the bin this demonstrates his basket ball skills which were also shown earlier on in the clip. We see the janitor doing maths and measuring and calculations which suggest he is a secret mathematical genius which is proved when he scores all his balls. The colour blue is then introduced a third time in the clip when the janitor gives the security guard a blue basketball uniform to face him and have a game of basketball which shows that the tables have turned and the mind is stronger than the body as he has successfully calculated how to win despite his weak structure and lower status.

Editing

At the beginning of the video we see the credits that fade in and fade out this is so they do not distract the audience from the film as they are not the main focus yet they still have a presence on the film and advertise the names that help create the video. Action matching used alot as the janitor sweeps this is to make this action look fluent and give us a chane to see the same scene from different perspectives and angles without it looking like a bad transition. A cut away is used to a scene with the guard sat in his office so the audience are clearly away of him watching the janitor. Slow motion is used as the janitor runs up to try and score this creates tension and emphasises the dramatic atmosphere of him trying to score. A cut away shot is used again so we see the guard laughing at the janitor this is also in slow motion to create a sinister mocking effect so it looks as though he is laughing at the janitors poor attempts and this adds tension and drama. After this short takes are used in all of his experiments to make the scenes look complicated and busy so we get the feeling of him working it out and figuring out how to score the perfect shot. A long take is used as he scores with all three balls this is so we can see the perfection in one shot and makes it more believable to see him score his three shots in one go. A cut away shot is used to a pair of shoes so we can instantly assume that its the janitor and when the security guards opens the uniform this is proved as we see the janitor on the t.v screen become the whole frame wearing his basketball uniform ready to confront the guard knowing hes been watching him.

sound.

At first all we hear is the bouncing of the basket ball which in my opinion connotes to the sound of a strong hart beat suggesting that this is parallel to what the guard is feeling which is confident and steady. the slight echo of the ball empathises the emptiness of the whole building and makes the bounce of the ball more dramatic as it shadows the first beat of the ball. No dialogue takes place during this film clip and i think that is so we can focus on the actions and music in this clip. I also think it is so the video clip can be understood by verybody so there isn't a language barrier. We hear the quiet music of the accordion and strings which sound upbeat and jokey in a way that we know this is going to be a humorous video.As the janitor runs in slow motion the echo is increased from the bouncing ball this adds dramatic effect and tension as he runs to score. we also hear a very loud slow motion sting as he throws the ball this puts focus and emphasis on the ball and indicates how important this throw is for the character. The jolly accordion sounds are contrapuntal to his frustration but parallel to the guards laughing this indicates the video wants to focus more on laughing and humour. We hear the diagetic sounds of his tape measures and of him writing this is so we stay connected to the reality of the story and so the score of music doesn't completely distract us from the story. The music however has become slower and this puts a more serious note to his working out. this connotes his thorough thinking of how to get it right.as he throws the three balls there is no music at all but just the diagetic sound of the balls bouncing i think this highlights the seriousness and shock of him achieving a score i think this simplicity also confronts the audience and makes them focus on him scoring. The strings then slowly and quietly creep back in at the end of the video to highlight the humour of the situation and help the audience recognise the comedy that was intended.

camera angles and movement

At first a panning shot is used which surrounds the basket ball net this hints its significance and shows that it it the main focus point during the clip. its also filmed at a high angle shot which makes the net look superior and daunting. A wide angle shot is then used so we can see the setting and see him score. A mid-shot is used on the guard so we can see his body posture and his facial expressions. An over the shoulder shot is then used so we can see his cockiness and we feel like an onlooker. a high angle is used as he is in his office this is so he looks a little bit weak and yet comfortable now he is nt trying to impress and show off to the janitor. When he has hold of the ball a tilt shot is used to build up tension.as h runs with the ball a tracking shot is used so we can follow him as he runs to score.there is then a mid close up as the guard laughs and the janitor screams this is so we get a clear view of the facial expressions. As the janitor starts measuring the rule of thirds is used to show he is the main focus point. a close up is used on his maths to make it look complicated. an establishing shot is used as he scores so we see him scoring but he has no audience. eye line match is used as they both look at each other and shot reverse shot structure so we know they have both seen and acknowledged each other. to finish there is a close up on the t.v screen which turns into a big close up so we see the janitor.