The four sections that you have to use when producing or even analysing a film are: camera work, editing, sound and mise en scene. Today, I'm going to share with you our own analysis on our film, Open World. We analysed our film on how it represents status.
Ok, let's start with mise en scene:
- In terms of lighting, we decided to film it when the sun was setting as it would give the opening some atmosphere. It also makes the victims seem more vulnerable because it is nearly dark, which makes it harder for them to escape. Furthermore, the sun could signify danger. Even though whilst shooting the sun was still yellow, it did turn into orange which symbolises danger and threat.
- The costumes are quite casual, which makes the characters seem more ordinary and they are from 21st century. This creates contrast between what the analysers are likely to wear. This would help to represent authority.
- With the location, we decided to film in a rural area to create an eerie atmosphere, as it is quite isolated. Because there are not many inhabitants, it makes the analysers seem more destructive yet powerful because it is because of them that the location is so deserted.
Next, camerawork:
- In our Point Of View shot, when the character falls over, it signifies weakness and the struggle to escape from being analysed.
- In the Extreme Close Up shots, the two main characters, Nathan and Joseph look around with their eyes, which creates tension and fear. It is to do with the chance that the analysers might capture them.
Next, Editing:
- The use of clips of designer shops to reference the idea that capitalism was one of the main factors of the apocalypse. This relates to the rich and poor classes.
- The use of TV clips involving global warming can relate to status by nature being more powerful than human kind. That even if we tried, nature is always going to have authority over us.
And finally, Sound:
- One of the tracks we are going to use is from the film Slum dog Millionaire, and it's called Riots. Because it's Indian, it gives a sense of someone being an outsider and as it has quite a fast tempo, it creates panic and tension.
- The other tracks we will use is Inertia Creeps by Massive Attack. It is quite effective as the tempo changes quite frequently which could represent the thought-span of the characters trying to escape. Like Riots, it characterises the victims as outsiders.
So that's it for my analysis.
Have a good evening,
Emily
