Test Footage

This is a video of all the shots we are going to use in our opening.
We have used (In order)
-A panning shot
-Close-up
-Long shot
-Mid shot
-Extreme close-up
-Zoom

We didnt use a tracking shot as we could not get access to a dolly, but hopefully for our actual shoot we will get to use one.

The shots looked how we hoped they would look. We filmed in the college car park so it was like our real location. It gave us a real feel to what our actual film is going to look like. It also gave us an insight into what we need to be careful of when actually filming, for example sun exposure which distorts the view through the camera and also keeping the camera steady, for example when panning or zooming.

We also had a go at editing our footage and we cut out things that were not necessary in our shot and we also added a fade in between the shots to make it look less jumpy and smooth like a professional film

Seven Analysis

Whilst Morgan Freemans character was being introduced there were noices coming from outside, like police sirens and lot of general noise, this sets the scene of the character being in a big city that is a rough area. We can see this from an establishing shot.

In Morgan freemans room it is tidy and there is books everywhere which shows he is well organised and intelectual Whereas, in brad pits room it is a complete mess and there are no books giving them constrasting characters. Morgans character dresses more formally than brad pitts character showing that he is the one in charge. This makes us relate more to Brad Pitt's character as most people have to answer to someone higher

However the camera uses low angle shots making both of them look equal which confuses the audience as they can not tell how the more powerful character is. They also switch places as they are talking which is almost like a battle of power. When the fat man is shown a canted angle is used create a disorientating effect which puts you in the place of the two detectives as that is how they are feeling. There is also a close up of the fat mans arms and legs which have been tied with barbed wire, this shows it is a murder and is shocking to the audience.

http://www.youtube.com./watch?v=VHZ1zUfIqMU

Classic Thriller Analysis

Set in dusk lighting, disorients the audience and characters as its not quite dark. Also adds the idea that they could be caught easier as people would help them catch him.

Opening clip is of his hands, the main focus is his knuckles as they are white it shows how tense the character is feeling and how hard he is gripping the bar. You immediately get the impression something is wrong as he almost jumps over the bar instead of being cautious.

The background shows how high up they are which reinforces the films main theme of the fear of heights. Then you immediately know they are on top of a building as you see the other building tops in the back. However when they jump onto the tile roof the audience is tricked into thinking it is not that high until the detective slips and is hanging over the edge. This creates a sense of tension and suspense as the drain comes off, the audience fears for his life as a high angle shot is used to show the street below and you are then aware of how high he really is. This puts the audience in suspense as the policeman goes to save him as we fear for him falling as well. This is a shock to the audience when the policeman falls not the detective, however we are left on a cliff hanger as we do not know if he lives.

The music is really dramatic and creates the mood for the audience of suspense. As it bulids up with the chase.

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Establishing shot
This shot sets the scene of the film as it shows the location of the place most of the film is set. It is the titanic, the establishing shot shows the huge size of it and the amount of people that were on it making the end more dramatic as it shows how many people died.


Close up shot
This shot shows the main characters but focuses on his facial expression the first time that he sees rose. From his facial expression we can see that he falls in love with her at first sight. Which is the main theme and storyline to the film.



Match on action shot
This shot shows the iceberg hitting the boat. It shows it from two different point of views, one which is the actual contact with the boat and the other the reaction of the passengers. This is an audience privilege as they know whats going on but the people on the boat don't. It is effective because we know the intensity of what could happen.


Reaction shot
This is the reaction of the look out when he sees the iceberg and the boat are going to collide. From his facial expression you are on edge as you don't know what he has seen and can see the fear in his face. This is effetive because it builds suspense.


Long shot
This long shot of her attempting suicide is made more effective as it shows how far she will fall, and that she will fall into the sea. It also shows to the audience how she differs from how she is portrayed, as she is supposed to be an upper class spoilt girl with everything she wants yet she is still not happy.




Filming a conversation
This shows a conversation between a boy and his mum when the titanic has started sinking. It shows the anger with the mum and the concern of the boy. It shows how the lower class were the last to get onto the boats. The conversation makes the audience feel sympathy for the lower class people as they are easier to relate to.