The Disappearance of Alice Creed
Evaluation
The opening of "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" shows two men preparing to take part in a kidnapping. There is no dialogue whatsoever for the first five minutes, this is were both diegetic and non-diegetic sound take their toll in creating suspense and tension. The music slowly gets louder and faster in pace throughout the clip (apart from when the room is empty). This helps create tension as it slowly builds the viewer up to the kidnapping. Also the diegetic sounds of the equipment is used (drill) adds to the fast pace that helps the suspense.
There are a variety of shots used throughout this clip as well. The type of shot used the most is a CU. CUs were used when the men were using the equipment, and the men grabbing materials when they were shopping. These CUs allow us to see clearly they are preparing for a kidnapping. The CU at the rope concludes this to most viewers.
This scene has been very well thought out. The sounds and shots point out what is going to happen, so suspense is built and grows throughout the clip.
The Dark Knight
Evaluation
The opening of "The Dark Knight" is an extremely action-packed scene. It is a bank robbery planned by the Joker, and the scene has been put together fantastically. Sound is a crucial factor to this opening. The music is synchronized with what is going on in the scene. When there is shoot-out between the bank worker and the two robbers, the music volume and depth increases. However, when the Joker takes part in dialogue with his colleague and the injured bank worker, the music volume decreases, and drifts into little volume at all. The music contributes to making this a thriller. It makes the scene feel like constant action due to its fast pace.
A variation of shots have been used. An ELS is used when the two robbers zip wire from building to building. This combined with a very high angle allows us to see how high they are and how long the zip wire is. From this shot, we can see they are very high, giving a sense of extreme danger. When the robbers enter the building, the panning shots gives a lot of information. The pan shot allows us to see "bank" at the corner of the screen. This is important because it verifies what these guys are doing, robbing a bank.
The Mise En Scene of this scene is has been set out so we know that it is set in a bank. We know this is in a bank due to several shots. When the robbers enter the building, we can see it is a bank because of all the help desks. Also, the shot of when the robber is opening a very "big" vault gives this away too. As referred to before, the shot of when the robbers enter the building, the words "Bank" in the corner of the screen give this away too.
This has scene has been constructed magnificently. It is definitely a thriller because, although it doesn't cause much suspense or tension, it keeps a constant thrill of action. The shots and sounds help create this thrill, and the scene has been constructed so we know that is is a bank heist.
Snatch
Evaluation
The opening scene of "Snatch" shows a HUGE contrast between calm and chaos. Sound takes a huge part in showing this transition. When the camera zooms on the man who exposes his weapons, the music changes from calm and peaceful tune to a loud, chaotic sound. This music transition helps create a sense of surprise and chaos. This music keeps going for the rest of the heist.
Editing also takes an important roll in this scene. When the man exposes his weapons, the camera continuously rotates when it the camera zooms in. This creates a sense of chaos and disorientation as this is a surprise attack. These rotations are also used to create a transition into another cut. This speeds up the pace of the clip also helping to create a thrilling effect.
CUs are constantly used in this scene. The most important CU is when the camera is focused close to diamonds. From this shot we as viewers realize that this is what the heist is all about. This is what makes this shot important.
Narc
Evaluation
The opening Scene of "Narc" is an extremely fast paced scene and this is contributed heavily from the camera movement. At the beginning of the scene, the when there is a tracking shot of the man, the camera is moving around extremely quickly. This causes a sense of rushing and disorientation. The tracking shot and camera movement contributes heavily to the thrill of the scene.
The Mise En Scene of the scene has been set out so we know this is a poor, suburban area. All the buildings look like flats and the streets are full of litter. At the very beginning of the scene, the house's front garden is filled with litter. This is used so we know this is a poor area.
The only sound used is diegetic. You can only hear what the character can hear. The screams, ambiance and movement sounds create a "real" feel of the scene, and it makes the us, the viewer, feel like we're actually there. This is a fantastic effect to have.
Kill Bill Vol.1
Evaluation
The opening scene of "Kill Bill Vol.1" is a very unnerving opening. Sound plays an important part of this scene. Diegetic sounds are only used. These sounds help create minor tension. The footsteps of the male unnerves as the audience, as we have no idea what is going on. These footsteps start before we see them, so a sound bridge has been used. All we are seeing is a battered woman on the floor. Another important use of sound is the cocking of the firearm. We hear this sound during the man's dialogue, and this creates tension as we get an idea of what is going to happen next.
The editing of this scene creates a very gritty and bloody atmosphere. The black and white filter shows up the woman's injuries and blood much more. As the woman's face is the first thing we see, this helps create an unnerving atmosphere.
We only see two shots of the see. Majority of the scene is the CU of the woman's face, and the man's feet. The CU has been used on the woman's face so we see her facial injuries more. This shows more of an aftermath of what as just happened, so as a viewer this creates a mood of intense danger.
This scene is very slow paced. But the editing, lighting and sounds turn it into an unnerving scene, which shows it has been made successfully to watch.
The opening of "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" shows two men preparing to take part in a kidnapping. There is no dialogue whatsoever for the first five minutes, this is were both diegetic and non-diegetic sound take their toll in creating suspense and tension. The music slowly gets louder and faster in pace throughout the clip (apart from when the room is empty). This helps create tension as it slowly builds the viewer up to the kidnapping. Also the diegetic sounds of the equipment is used (drill) adds to the fast pace that helps the suspense.
There are a variety of shots used throughout this clip as well. The type of shot used the most is a CU. CUs were used when the men were using the equipment, and the men grabbing materials when they were shopping. These CUs allow us to see clearly they are preparing for a kidnapping. The CU at the rope concludes this to most viewers.
This scene has been very well thought out. The sounds and shots point out what is going to happen, so suspense is built and grows throughout the clip.
The Dark Knight
Evaluation
The opening of "The Dark Knight" is an extremely action-packed scene. It is a bank robbery planned by the Joker, and the scene has been put together fantastically. Sound is a crucial factor to this opening. The music is synchronized with what is going on in the scene. When there is shoot-out between the bank worker and the two robbers, the music volume and depth increases. However, when the Joker takes part in dialogue with his colleague and the injured bank worker, the music volume decreases, and drifts into little volume at all. The music contributes to making this a thriller. It makes the scene feel like constant action due to its fast pace.
A variation of shots have been used. An ELS is used when the two robbers zip wire from building to building. This combined with a very high angle allows us to see how high they are and how long the zip wire is. From this shot, we can see they are very high, giving a sense of extreme danger. When the robbers enter the building, the panning shots gives a lot of information. The pan shot allows us to see "bank" at the corner of the screen. This is important because it verifies what these guys are doing, robbing a bank.
The Mise En Scene of this scene is has been set out so we know that it is set in a bank. We know this is in a bank due to several shots. When the robbers enter the building, we can see it is a bank because of all the help desks. Also, the shot of when the robber is opening a very "big" vault gives this away too. As referred to before, the shot of when the robbers enter the building, the words "Bank" in the corner of the screen give this away too.
This has scene has been constructed magnificently. It is definitely a thriller because, although it doesn't cause much suspense or tension, it keeps a constant thrill of action. The shots and sounds help create this thrill, and the scene has been constructed so we know that is is a bank heist.
Snatch
Evaluation
The opening scene of "Snatch" shows a HUGE contrast between calm and chaos. Sound takes a huge part in showing this transition. When the camera zooms on the man who exposes his weapons, the music changes from calm and peaceful tune to a loud, chaotic sound. This music transition helps create a sense of surprise and chaos. This music keeps going for the rest of the heist.
Editing also takes an important roll in this scene. When the man exposes his weapons, the camera continuously rotates when it the camera zooms in. This creates a sense of chaos and disorientation as this is a surprise attack. These rotations are also used to create a transition into another cut. This speeds up the pace of the clip also helping to create a thrilling effect.
CUs are constantly used in this scene. The most important CU is when the camera is focused close to diamonds. From this shot we as viewers realize that this is what the heist is all about. This is what makes this shot important.
Narc
Evaluation
The opening Scene of "Narc" is an extremely fast paced scene and this is contributed heavily from the camera movement. At the beginning of the scene, the when there is a tracking shot of the man, the camera is moving around extremely quickly. This causes a sense of rushing and disorientation. The tracking shot and camera movement contributes heavily to the thrill of the scene.
The Mise En Scene of the scene has been set out so we know this is a poor, suburban area. All the buildings look like flats and the streets are full of litter. At the very beginning of the scene, the house's front garden is filled with litter. This is used so we know this is a poor area.
The only sound used is diegetic. You can only hear what the character can hear. The screams, ambiance and movement sounds create a "real" feel of the scene, and it makes the us, the viewer, feel like we're actually there. This is a fantastic effect to have.
Kill Bill Vol.1
Evaluation
The opening scene of "Kill Bill Vol.1" is a very unnerving opening. Sound plays an important part of this scene. Diegetic sounds are only used. These sounds help create minor tension. The footsteps of the male unnerves as the audience, as we have no idea what is going on. These footsteps start before we see them, so a sound bridge has been used. All we are seeing is a battered woman on the floor. Another important use of sound is the cocking of the firearm. We hear this sound during the man's dialogue, and this creates tension as we get an idea of what is going to happen next.
The editing of this scene creates a very gritty and bloody atmosphere. The black and white filter shows up the woman's injuries and blood much more. As the woman's face is the first thing we see, this helps create an unnerving atmosphere.
We only see two shots of the see. Majority of the scene is the CU of the woman's face, and the man's feet. The CU has been used on the woman's face so we see her facial injuries more. This shows more of an aftermath of what as just happened, so as a viewer this creates a mood of intense danger.
This scene is very slow paced. But the editing, lighting and sounds turn it into an unnerving scene, which shows it has been made successfully to watch.
A bit short and rather deescriptive can you use more media language in future, what about mood atmosphere narrative questions raised. Far more detail needed
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