Preliminary Exercise - Planning

Location: School D Block
Sequence of events:

• Girl walking up the stairs 
• Girl opening door 
• Girl going through the door 
• Girl going into classroom
• Girl sitting down opposite another girl 
• Other girl starts talking 
• Conversation between two girls 
• Girl stands up and walks away 

Actresses: TBC 

Script: 

Girl walks up the stairs and opens the door. She enters the classroom 

and sits opposite her friend

Girl 1: I was expecting to see you here

Girl 2: Were you now? 

Girl 1: I need to talk to you

Girl 2: Go on I'm listening (fiddling with nails)

Girl 1: I saw you the other day with Sandra. So I never knew you liked that girl, when did you become friends ey?

Girl 2: I swear it's not like that. It's not what it seems

Girl 1: K (rolls eyes and gets up and walks away)

Shot List: 

• Close up of feet walking up the stairs 
• Medium shot of her walking 
• Medium shot of her back 
• Medium shot opening the door 
• Close up of her hand as she opens the door (match on action)
• Long shot of her walking through the door 
• Medium shot of her back 
• POV shot of her looking at her friend in the classroom 
• Medium shot of her about to sit down 
• Close up of her hand pulling out the chair 
• Medium shot of the two 
• Over the shoulder shot over girl 2
• OTS over girl 1 
• Medium shot of them both exchanging 2 lines of dialogue 
• OTS of girl 2 
• OTS of girl 1
• Low angle shot of girl getting up and walking away 

Editing Task

This scene is from the film, Into The Blue. It starts of quite calm as both cars pull up and this is shown as a wide shot.  We can automatically tell that the guy chasing the three characters in the car is the villain as he is carrying a gun and the way the other characters are desperately trying to get away from him. This scene is quite tense due to the fast pace editing and the sudden jump-cuts that completely divert our attention to the next shot. Furthermore, the non-diegetic music being played also creates a tense atmosphere as the car chase is happening. This music is parallel to the scene as it helps create tension and it's something we would expect to hear in a moment like this. In addition, the use of the tires screeching adds a feel of urgency and chaos. As the character Jared begins to reverse back into the other car, there is a crane being used to film both cars reversing back out of the alley way. This gives the audience a better view of what situation the characters are in. As the car Jared is in drives away, in the beginning, and turns into the alley way, panning is being used to keep up with the drivers. The use of panning also adds pace and excitement to this scene. Similarly, there is another use of panning as the car crashes into the other passing civilian. Right at the beginning, there's a long shot of both cars pulling up. There is then a big close up of the characters in the cars. There is also a POV ( point-of-view) shot as the character Jared is driving down the alley, and the camera goes from a shot of him to what he's looking at. There is then a close up of the tyres and then there's a big close up of the name on the car. Throughout this scene, there are various jump-cuts, the director may of done this, to link to the fast movement of the cars and add drama and tension. Throughout the whole scene, there is fast paced music, which is parallel to the scene. The director may of done this to make the audience feel the tension in the scene and keep them intrigued with the scene. Furthermore, there are also a couple of eye line matches. For example, as the character Jared is speeding down the alley way, there's a shot on him looking out to the road and then there's a shot of the road. To conclude, this is a very fast paced scene, the director uses a lot of cuts to show this. Also, the use of the fast parallel music helps make this scene more intense. The director may of added this specific piece on music as it adds to the intensity and keeps the audience captivated in whats's happening. 

Cinematography

The beginning of this scene starts off with a high angle shot and zooms into the streets, which then goes into a medium shot of the paper boy. This then goes into a close-up of the newspaper. There is then medium shots of people walking on the streets. The camera then goes back to a high angle shot which then zooms into a specific house. As the alarm clock goes off the camera goes into a close-up of the actresses eyes. There is a low angle shot as she puts her slippers on. The camera goes into an over-the-shoulder shot as the actress is looking into the mirror. Furthermore, as she looks into the fridge, the camera goes into a POV (point-of-view) shot. There is another over-the-shoulder shot as she turns on the TV. In addition, the camera goes into a POV shot as the actress looks at her reflection in the window. The camera goes into another high angle shot as she stops on the street and dances. It then zooms out from a close-up as she's sitting on top of the truck and as it stops the camera goes into a low angle shot.  Finally, as the song finishes it zooms out from a medium shot and then goes back in as the school bell goes off, and ends in a the scene in a high angle shot, like the beginning.

Sound Analysis

                                                   
                                                                         Hancock


This scene starts off with non - diegetic,  music which is quite calm and relaxed, this is non - diegetic as the characters can't hear this music playing in the movie. However, the scraping of the glass as Hancock pulls it out from under the bench is diegetic. Also, the explosion as Hancock flies off is  diegetic, in contrast the music being played as Hancock is flying non - diegetic and is a completely different type of music genre, in comparison to the beginning, which sets the tone for the rest of the scene. Furthermore, the non - diegetic music being played in the background is parallel to the scene, as its quite rebellious which matches the actions of Hancock. Even though there is non - diegetic music being played as Hancock is flying, there is also diegetic sounds being played at the same time, for example, you can hear the sounds of the birds screeching, along with the aeroplane's engine. Once, again music that is quite playful is is resumed as the car comes to a stop, and sets a comical theme for the rest of the scene. Finally, even though its quite faint, you can still hear the news reporter from the aeroplane, which is also diegetic. 


Furthermore, there is contrapuntal music played in the beginning. This is contrapuntal as it doesn't really fit in with the scene. Its quite western and this scene was shot in the city, therefore is seen as contrapuntal. In addition, the music being played as Hancock is flying is parallel, as its portrays what kind of man Hancock is, as its rebellious music, Furthermore, it sets quite a sets a fast pace for the rest of the scene. 


In addition, I don't think there's a sound bridge in any part of this scene. As the music is played as soon as the visual image has change, and there isn't any smooth transitions, and none of the other sound effects are played before the next scene.

Film Language: Lighting

There is low key lighting in this image to create shadows. The key light is coming from the back on the left hand side ( our view ), to create a shadow on her face. In addition to this, there is also back lighting creating a silhouette  and not a lot of filler lights have been used. Also, the smoke creates a mysterious and dramatic atmosphere.

This image also uses low key lighting, as there is a lot of darkness and shadows around her. Her face is mainly lit which suggests that there is a top light being used. The use of only a top light being used creates a theme of glamour and romance. 

The lighting used in the image is high key lighting as there aren't many shadows being created. However, there are shadows under the characters eyes, which suggests that top lighting is being used. The use of this top light creates an aggressive facial expression.

  This image has low key lighting, also there is lighting coming from the right hand to create a shadow on the actors face, also there is lighting coming from the back to show the rain. In addition, there's some sort of light showing the gun, which may be a filler light. The use of low key lighting helps to create a dark/scary theme. 

In this picture low key lighting is used, also there is a key light coming from the left hand side creating a shadow across the woman. There is no back light as the shadow is well shown. Even though, the picture is lit quite well, the use of no filler light emphasises the shadow and makes it look less realistic.

This image uses high key lighting, the lighting from the window is being used to make the scene look more natural. The use of the blinds and the light coming through them makes the picture look more realistic. 

The only lighting used in this image is a back light to create the silhouettes on the floor, this creates a dramatic and mysterious picture. 

This picture has low key lighting, and no key light is being used in this picture as the shadow is very contrasted and well shown. The use of this lighting makes the picture more mysterious and dramatic. 

There is high key lighting being used in this picture, as it looks quite realistic and natural. There is top lighting being used as her face is well lit. Back lighting is being used as well as filler lights, as no shadows are being created, which emphasises a more natural look. 

This picture has low key lighting, there is a key light coming from the right hand side to light up the characters face which also creates a shadow on the wall of the character at the back. However, the picture doesn't have much light which creates a very dark atmosphere. 

This picture has high key lighting, despite the shadows at the back. There is a key light coming from the left hand-side creating a very dim silhouette on the wall at the back. There is a filler light being used, to create a more realistic and natural image.  

Mise-en-scene

Mad Hatter - Alice In Wonderland.

One of the main characters in Alice In Wonderland is the Mad Hatter. The size differentiation between Alice and the Mad Hatter suggests there might be a fantasy theme in the film. In addition, the way the Mad Hatter is dressed conveys this may be a fantasy as we wouldn't see someone dressed like this in everyday life. Also the dark lighting creates an uneasy atmosphere along with the sinister building at the back and Alice's and The Mad Hatters facial expressions. Even though nothing looks normal, these two characters are having a tea party, which may imply there is something unusual. 
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                                   The Maze Runner


The main character in this film is Thomas ( Dylan O'Brien ) and the story is based upon a group of people trapped in a glade and they try to escape through a maze.

This scene starts off  quite tense and fast moving and therefore sets a dramatic pace for the rest of the film. The dark lighting and lack of colour in the beginning sets a thrilling and intense atmosphere. Also, the loud sounds of the machines churning makes everything seem more thrilling and scary. As well as the sounds of the machines in the background, there is a build up of dramatic music which sets a feel of danger. In addition, the way both characters are dressed conveys they have been in some sort of trouble or don't have the right facilities to dress nicely, as they're dressed in a scruffy matter. They are also wearing backpacks and carrying weapons which suggests they may be in some sort of danger. Both characters look quite scared and they're both running for their lives trying to escape. Right at the beginning the pace starts off quite slow and then as soon as they start running the music starts and everything gets more intense. 

                                    The Strangers
                              

This film is about two couples going away for their honeymoon, and end up being terrorized by three masked killers. 
This scene immediately gives off a sinister feeling, due to the eerie music being played in the background and the sound of metal being scraped on the floor continuously. This begins to get more intense as the distressed looking actress gets up slowly and gets closer to the window. The use of the knife emphasises the fact that shes in danger and makes the scene seem more intense. More so, the actress has a distressed facial expression throughout the entire scene and her shallow breathing creates tension and a spine-chilling atmosphere. 
Furthermore, as soon as she sees the masked person behind the window the sudden dramatic sound sends a horrifying shock to the audience and makes it even more scary. The use of the record player playing in the background and the continuous banging creates more intensity to the scene and adds to the sinister atmosphere.  

                               Alice In Wonderland

As soon as this scene starts you can tell its a fantasy, due to the characteristics and the surroundings. Furthermore, you can tell that this a wacky/funny film, mainly because of the fun music and comical singing in the background. In addition, you can tell this is a fantasy, as you wouldn't see tea pots singing and dancing in everyday life. The main character Alice, doesn't seem taken back by this and joins in  which adds to the theme of fantasy. 
In addition, the use of fireworks at the end creates a happy atmosphere. The facial expressions of the characters convey to the audience that this is a wacky film, along with their colourful costumes.