30 Jan 2011

Opening - Inception (Ella)


Shows close up of character lying on beach

Shows a character who has power over character (standing over/ looking down)


Introduction to new setting

Low key lighting (contrast)




Close up of significant object
Sound
  • The diegetic sounds such as the waves crashing is amplified which creates the atmosphere that he is obviously near the sea.
  • The use of the soundbridge links the two locations together
Mise en scene
  • The lighting is high key on the beach which reflects the mood which emphasises and shows the contrast between the two settings: the beach and the dark room
  • The costumes of the characters in the dark room shows the formality of the situation as they are dressed in immaculate suits, this builds tension as the audience can see how serious the sitation is for the character.


 Editing
  • The use of slow, straight cuts prolongs the suspense so even more tension builds up, it also mirrors the slow waves washing over the character
  • There is a shot which slowly tilts up to the building on the rocks which is followed by a straight cut and a new setting is introduced. But the editing helps the audience link the two locations.
  • Parallel editing is used to show the character looking up and to what he is looking at - the children playing. This allows the audience to feel more involved as they see what the character sees and the character.


 Camera Work
  • There is a close up of the spinning top which foregrounds the object to the audience as being significant in the film.
  • There is uses of match on action which allows the facial expressions of the characters to be seen so the audience can see the characters reactions.

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