28 days later still analysis

28 days later still analysis

http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2013/top-10-epic-natural-disaster-scenes-in-movies/.
(number 8)

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.

 

 

 http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/28-days-later-widescreen-special-edition.html?post_id=1322

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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
(page number 2 on picture menu)

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
(halfway down page on the right)

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.