analysing saw opening title sequence

In this title sequence it reflects what is going to happen in the film by giving hints about things to come, for example the fuzzy television, which is a big part of the film as it begins the start of many tortures over and over again. Also, there a brief images of the torture equipment which also relates to the rest of the film and gives the audience a clear indication of what will happen during the outcome of the film. The music is very slow but tense which along with the flashing random images creates tension, reflecting the theme of thriller. During the opening, there is a 'caution' sign also reflecting the outcome of the film as it gives hints to the audience about what may happen and to be on the edge of there seat because they never know when something bad will happen. The writing in the foreground flashes to emphasize tension and creepy atmosphere to the audience, the font is in a sort of scratched style which also emphasizes the thriller theme.

Mise-en-scene

Props - in our opening sequence we are going to need a few things such as; sofa, television, belts, chair and torturing equipment.


Here is an example of someone being tied up and tortured which has been successful in the film saw, this is kind of what we want to end up achieving in our thriller opening.

Costume -

Casual clothing is going to be for the innocent victims of the attack as they are just watching a film at home, and black clothing + a balaclava for the two kidnappers.




Make up - ketchup or fake blood is going to be used in our scene as an example of blood and bits of dirt and dust etc around the set to make it more realistic




Lighting - At the beginning, it is going to be normal house lighting (few lights on) then suddenly they all go out and they flash into pitch black, then candles will be enough illuminate the room this is when the kidnappers take them. In the torture room it will a dark cold lighting atmosphere to make it more realistic and represent the theme.




Sets - It will be set in a house for the start of the scene (lounge) so the audience can relate to it and then further on when the kidnappers take the couple we exchange into a dark shed to give it a more isolated feeling.

This image we have chosen represent what we want to achieve in the kidnapping there is normal activity in the living room then the kidnappers come in and take them.


Colour - we will use black clothing for the kidnappers to represent the antagonist and evilness. therefore, casual bright colours used for the innocent victims to represent them as protagonist.

Crime analysis of rocknrolla

film features robberies, murders, shootouts.
it is set in large crowded cities to offer an insight in to the world that the criminals live in, you can see the rise and fall of the criminals. the music also sets the atmosphere as it is in time with all the action to get the viewer to feel the tension etc.
also, the location is mostly set at night, seeing as most of the action is secret work which relates to the darkness as it is secretive.

Analyse how each micro element creates meaning : spiderman 2

The sounds reflect the thriller theme in this clip for example peter parker sees the fire there is diagetic sounds from the fire and falling building we know this because in the clip we can see where it is coming from, also, there is lots of panic from people around the area which also diagetic, this creates alot of suspense in the clip due to lots of screaming and the fire burning. when peter parker goes into the building to save the child we can hear non-diagetic screaming coming from the child but do not know where it is coming from this creates tension as you do not know whether he will find the child in time.



also, in this photo there is tension and suspese created as there is non-diagetic music in the background and thunder, also, his facial expression after the lightening is shown with a close up of his face so we get an understanding of the atmosphere he is feeling.



in this photo there is a low angle shot of the special powered man who takes control over the normal man and it shows domination through an over the shoulder shot so we get the initial view of his sight so it shows the audience the special mans powered dominance.



here violence is shown through the special powered character to see his 'special powers' reflecting the theme 'thriller' also in this shot he is threatening and over powering the other man in this situation to show domination also we see a flash off lightning when he is talking to create more atmosphere and effect.



a reaction shot is shown here in face of peter parker (spiderman) and another random man, this is showing fear of the characters an creating anxiety amongst the audience as we get the impression he is scared and weak.



a bit of comedy/humour is shown in this scene to cut tension during the clip to make it more accessible to a younger audience in this case.