28 days later still analysis

28 days later still analysis

http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2013/top-10-epic-natural-disaster-scenes-in-movies/.
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A few effects are created from this still. One of these effects is the feeling of loneliness. This effect is present as the character is on his own in what seems to be a deserted part of London, this is effective as it makes him seem as if he is alone but is also vulnerable as there is no one to help him if he gets in trouble. The shot type itself is a long shot as it shows the whole character. This is an effective shot to use here as it shows him walking through on his own which tells us that he is alone but also adds to a sense of mystery such as a “where is everyone?” question.

http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/5355/28-days-later.html.
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One meaning that can be learnt from this is that the character is extremely hurt as he is injured with blood dripping across his face. This gives us the sense that he is in danger but also the feeling that he may not last much longer, however since he is the hero, it makes us ask the question “is he all right?” as he is injured. This shot is a close up, this shot lets us see the feeling on the characters face as well as showing injuries that he has sustained. Composition could also be shown here as he seems to be looking at something behind the camera which makes us think as if he is running from something or he is in trouble, adding to the mystery.

 

 

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This shot makes effective use of lighting as it is a rather dark shot. This adds an overall sense of drama to it as darkness is seen as scary and could mean that something bad is going to happen. Also, framing could be said to be used here as we cannot see what the characters have been looking at, this could mean it is good or bad and a hint of mystery has been added, as present in some thriller movies. This shot also shows a conversation between the three and is done effectively as we can semi seem or fully see their faces which means we can read their emotions easily, this measn it is effective use of a mid-shot.

http://www.livescience.com/24920-post-apocalyptic-worlds.html
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This shot is used to create a sense of panic among the main characters that are in the car, this is done by showing what seems to be aggressive driving and rather erratic which means that panic is present. Also, shadow is used effectively to hide the zombies in the shot as we cannot see what they look like, this could be used to create fear as we are generally more afraid of what we cannot see and also creates horror as it is generally used in horror and thriller movies.

 

 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brad-pitt-world-war-z-production-nightmare-336422
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This shot is used to create a sense of fear for the character, this is created by using the horrified expression on the characters face, this creates effect as it can easily be seen that the hero, who should be fairly brave, is scared and so should the viewer. Framing is used effectively as we cannot see what set fire to the zombie, this could be human or natural, this give us the idea that the character may not be the only survivor but  also fear as the zombie seems more frightening due to the fire.

 

Detailed Terms

Detailed Terms
 

Camera Shots

ELS: extreme long shot-setting the scene.

LS: long shot-subject takes up most if not all of the shot, used to show character and surrounding environment.

MS: mid shot- shot of character from torso up.

MCU: medium close up, halfway between CU and MS shows face more clearly but shows upper chest.

CU: close up-shows expressions.

ECU: shows a very close image of part of the body usually the eyes.

Two shot: shot with two people in it. Generally at a mid shot.

Over the shoulder: shot from on or behind a persons shoulder.

Point of view: from a characters point of view.

Noddyshot: used in interviews to show reaction of interviewer to answers.

Angles

Low angle: takes from below to make subject seem bigger or more intimidating.

High angle: taken from above to make subject feel vulnerable.

Pan: camera moves from left to right or opposite to track the subject.

Compositon and Framing

Tracking shot: moves on a dolly to follow the subject.

Tilt: camera pan up and down to show height.

Canted/ Dutch shot: camera position not directly towards the subject, gives a sense of uneasiness.

Zoom: zooms in to focus on one place or zoom out to show an area.

Handheld/Stedicam: gives a sense of realism, moves around with the action.

Crane Shot: on a high that can track, pan and tilt toward the action.

Aerial Shot: positioned on a high angle, gives a sense of scale and location.

Editing

Continuity: gives the film a rhythm to show movement and action. Can show action and reaction.

Transitions: how two shots are joined together.

Dissolve: a gradual transition from one shot to another, usually used to show time passing.

Fade to black/white: fades into or from one of the colours, if done quickly could be used for flashbacks.

Fade in/out: fades from one shot to the next, similar to above.

Cross-cutting: action switches between two storylines or their settings.

Wipe: moves across the screen showing transition between tow shots.

Jump Cut: a fast cut between two shots, can be used in chases to show someone catching up to front characteror item.

 

Media Terms

Media Terms

(More will be added as we continue.)

Mise-en-scene:- literally means what’s on scene, this could be props and surroundings as well as setting.

Genre:- The classification of things such as movies and TV programs into a certain area of what type they are. E.G. James Bond movies-Action Thriller.

Representation:- How something represents things as such as red meaning love or danger.

Narrative:- the way the plot is told.

Form:- The skeleton on structure of something. This could be how a movie or text is laid out.

Denotation:- Obvious meaning of something.

Connotation:- Something that can be seen obviously but can be associated with the image or video.

Camera Angle:- what angle the camera is at. E.G. high angle, low angle.

Shot type:- this could be something such as close up, long shot etc.

Editing:- usually the transition between clip or images.

Signifier:- something that is a sign of something.

Stereotype:- How something is judged without a judgement. E.G. teenagers being antisocial.

Audio:- soundtrack or what is heard.

Diegetic:- sound that can be heard by the actor/s.

Non-diegetic:- cannot be heard by the actor, added after the scene had been shot. This could be things similar to tension building music.

Bangkok Dangerous Analysis

Thriller movies have a few conventions; these are not normally associated around the characters and are more around editing and sound. One of these conventions is quick cuts between scenes and camera angle changes. This is very similar to the action genre but it is usually more rapid in action movies. Also another convention is the use of darkness and light, as in many thriller movies the opening usually takes place at night or in a dark place where shadows can easily be seen if light is behind the character,  mainly the antagonist or the protagonist. Another convention is that it is usually from a killer’s point of view, for example in “Bangkok Dangerous” it is from an assassin’s point of view and what it is like to be a killer. There is also usually some tricks on the viewers mind. The plot of a thriller is usually how somebody got arrested or killed by committing a crime, usually murder.

Bangkok Dangerous conventions

-Darkness

-shadows

-story of a killer

-car chase (motorcycle in this case)

-usually faster editing of angle switches and cuts.

-fighting/conflict hand to hand and with guns.

 

-As with most thriller movies, there is some relation to crime, at this part in the movie there is drugs which in the next scene are used to kill somebody who was involved in the crime to “destroy all evidence.” This is typical of a thriller movie as it has crime orientation and there is also plenty of light showing what Nicholas Cage is doing in this scene (preparing drugs for a lethal overdose).

-once again this scene has conventions of a thriller movie as light is present which there is usually a lot or little light in different scenes. You can also tell this is a thriller movie as it has the convention of violence and crime, as in this scene it is a gang beating on one person in a unfair situation which is also illegal as it is assault.

-This scene still also has conventions of a thriller movie. For example, one convention is the use of mirrors and surrounding item to view around an area. This is very prominent in thriller movies and is no different here as it is using a mirror to view surroundings, this makes it easier to view the mise-en-scene and also show emotion on characters faces. Also another convention is that it is at night, which quite a large portion of most thriller movies are.

-This scene also fits in with a thriller opening as it fits the convention of light once again, this is true here as light is entering through a window to make a character seem bigger, more aggressive, or as if they are good as light is seen as good where as dark is seen as more menacing, however with the costume in this scene, it is a darker costume so it could be seen to show a character as evil or as if they have a darker personality or as they are more aggressive and should be feared.