Evaluation of micro elements of our thriller U1-32

Sound.

The soundtrack is sound dark, by using a prolonged drone throughout. The dark sound sets the tone of the opening, and the viewer is shown the dark thoughts of the main character. Also, by adding in sharp high pitch noises during the flash backs gives them an individual personality, which helps the viewer see that they are from the past. The distorted sounds let the audience know something isn't right which helps built the mystery. Theirs limited dialogue which was diegetic in this scene. This is because it is representing Micheal's memory, and as he suffers from amnesia.

cinematography.

By using a close up in the image above it shows the facial expressions of the actor. By using this shot it helps to show how the actor is feeling and we used this to show depression. By having his head in his hands it shows the audience that he is in a poor frame of mind and is feeling aggrieved.

 

 The image above shows a close up of the actors hand. This is to show an emphasis on the tattoo that plays a major part in the film. By using the close up it helps to tell the audience that this is important and that they should take note of this.

special effects

there is lots of different types of special effects used in the thriller. For example, when Jonny hit Chiv with a spanner. during the shot an actual spanner was used but the angle of the camera made it look like chiv was actually struck with the spanner. this special effect was used to make the shot look as realistic as possible. Also screen wipes are used, mainly when James is sat on the train station, Jonny walks past and the screen wipes followed by some credits. By using this type of screen wipe it allows the film to carry on rolling but the credits come into the scene, making it look more realistic. Black and white footage is used through out the the first half of the film. Black and white footage is used to help show the audience that james is having flashbacks, this is a very useful and effective special effect.

Editing-

In our thriller opening we used parallel editing. This was to show James characters flashbacks which reveal the narrative. It added to the mystery of the plot which is essential to a thriller. We kept to the 180 degree rule which made it clear to audiences to watch and understand. The editing is quick towards the climax of the attack on my character, this is to build up tension. It also represents James characters understanding of the events in the plot, which lets audiences identify with James character as a thriller conventionally consists of a strong male lead.

What I'd do different.

If we were to re-do our thriller project we would do very little different. However, what we would change is our location at the beginning of the thriller. This is because it is very basic and looks unprofessional for a police interview room as there are books in the background and the room was not suitable on the whole. Apart from this, we would change nothing.

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