Learner response

Mise-en-scene

What does the mise-en-scene suggest about the characters and events in the film?

The mise-en-scene suggests many things about the characters. The main character looks suspicious as he's wearing a hat and cant see his face which shows us he's hiding something.The other character in the beginning looks confused and calm about the situation he's in. When the suspicious guy comes he looks worried slightly.Both of the characters have a cigarette which shows me that they  are known for acting hard/big as people who smoke are known for being bad etc. The main character also wears a coat which tells me that he is acting dangerous or is about to do something or is hiding something. He is hiding a gun and shoots the other main character. This shows that i had a right to be suspicious of him as his clothes and body language connotes that.

Camerawork

How is camera work used to introduce the two characters in the opening scene?

The camera work is used in different ways to introduce the characters into the scene. In the beginning there is a close-up of the man.This shows that they wanted to show the audience who he was and what he looked like as the other main character is hidden. They only show medium close-ups and long shots of him. This is to create tension and danger for the audience.

Sound

How does sound contribute to the atmosphere created in the opening scene?

In the beginning of the clip the sound is sort of parallel as there is a water noise in the background and it focuses on that for a couple of seconds and it then continues on the next scene. This is to create tension for the audience as they know that if  a sound is continuous that something is going to happen.

Editing

How is editing used to create drama and tension in the opening scene?

In the opening scene there are mainly different shots. There are some quick shots that show us that there is going to be some fast, paced action. There is also some shadows that are created when the character is in the scene as we cant see his face and also we cant see or sense any emotions happening.This does create tension for us as we don't know who is/what he's doing.