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The colour that has been used in this shot is scarce. Only black is being delivered in the background which is blocking out any other information that the audience could use to determine what may be happening. By doing this it is causing the viewers to have to ask questions and think for themselves, grabbing their interest into the storyline. Using black also helps to emphasise the foreground image, highlighting what is happening in the shot so that the audiences' focus is only on one specific thing. Also, black symbolises and is usually associated with death and darkness, which may give away information into the films story.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
The type of shot that has been used here is an extreme close up. This has been chosen so that certain detail such as the peeling of the skin is defined and that it is the main aspect of the shot. Doing this conveys a clear, visible view on what is wanted to be seen rather than looking at 'unnecesary' places. Another detail the extreme close up offers is the blade. By using an object that doesn't normally seem significant to people crafts the shot to seem mysterious in why it has been selected and what it is being used for. As we can see, it is being used to peel off a fingers skin, making the audience question why this may be and what importance it may have.
- What costume/hair and make-up has been used and why?
There is not enough information given in this shot to determine what costume and hair has been used, although 'make-up' has been carefully thought out and used to show dirty nails and cracked fingers. Using these small details can have a big effect on the audiences' view of the person, making them assume that they may have been working hard for their fingers to appear like this.
- How has the space been used?
The shot of the persons fingers has near enough filled the whole space, pinpointing the most important aspect of the image.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
With the dark surroundings, the light that is hitting the fingers provides detail and definition that allows them to stand out. The angel in which the light is hitting gives a dark shadow to the underneath of the fingers bringing all attention to the upside where the 'action' is. Because the light is so intense on the fingers it gives a ghostly look and feel towards the character, signifying death.
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Shot 2:
- What colours are used and why?
Mainly black has been used in this shot which frames the main point and draws attention to the paper, contrasting the two 'opposite' colours. Black is also a connotation of death which may have been used to make the audience aware of what is to come or what the film is based around. A very faint tint of green is also visible in the image -green being an association to Halloween, gore, zombies- also presenting an awareness of death.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
A close up has been used in this image so that it can provide detail of certain objects but also so that there can be more of a variety of space for more information to be present. Because of this, the audience is able to piece together everything featured in the shot, and with the focus on the paper, raises questions about what has, what is and why this is being written. This then results in the audience wanting to find out the answers, grabbing attention and causing them to have to watch until the end.
- How has space been used?
Space in this shot has been used to fill the whole screen, allowing no room for any other information to be given away.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
Lighting is barley visible here, it is very dull and gloomy which is usually represented with horrors. It has been used to cause a wariness and to emphasise that this characteristic will be present throughout the film.
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Shot 3:
- What colours have been used and why?
A lot of black has been used in this shot, offering limited light to the viewer which frames the image in the shot to make it seem relevant. The marker pen and the picture itself are also black, camouflaging and making them seem as though they are connected to the surrounding background. The picture also consists of minimal white which contrasts with the black, projecting the main point of the shot and telling the audience that that is what their attention should be on.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
The shot that has been used is an extreme close up. The reason for this is because only one point is required to be shown so close detail has been given to emphasise and demonstrate clearly what is happening at this particular time. The crossing out of someones eyes makes the audience feel uncomfortable whilst having to consider and work out why this may be happening and for what reason.
- How has the space been used?
The space in this shot is barley used for a picture, instead it is taken up with mostly text. Although the text is across the whole space, it is small and, to the viewer, not the prominent feature so the small image is still effective.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
The lighting is used to act like a spotlight to underline the only part of the shot that is visible. This draws attention to the image rather than the text, making sure people do not miss a potentially important factor.
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Shot 4:
- What colours have been used and why?
The colour scheme used in this shot is very bland. A scale of black and grey symbolises destruction and, as shown here, could resemble the 'destruction' of lives. This, and the surrounding darkness, may have been used to include the audience into feeling a sense of something closing in on them of which they cannot escape from. Black and white images are usually classed as a memorial item, questioning whether this photo may also be for a memory.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
An extreme close up is being used to show what seems like a wire being cut off after entering a persons head. The effect of this is to start the very familiar gore that we usually associate with horrors and to let the audience begin to assume that they know what to expect. The gore will entice the viewer and leave them wanting to see more scenarios like this, requiring them to keep watching.
- How has the space been used?
One specific object has filled the entire shot, building up its importance and drawing attention to the whole screen. The picture that has been taped to a piece of paper is Small compared to the space provided which may come across as unusual to to audience. The reason for this may be to show its surroundings and to give more information away so that the shot as a whole can be determined as something psychological.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
There is dim, dull edging that molds to the light that is located on the image, bordering the photo like a frame. The harsh black shadow at the bottom of the frame cuts off some of the picture, hiding identity and creating mystery.
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Shot 5:
- What colours have been used and why?
Black is the main colour here, bordering and protruding the fingers and needle. Again, this is pointing out and making obvious what is wanted to be seen by the audience. This colour can sometimes seem never-ending and in some cases suffocating, something that can become a frequent occurrence in a horror film when relating to death.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
Here, an extreme close up has been used to enlarge the fingers in which they hold a needle and thread. It is obvious that the eyes are supposed to be automatically attracted and focused on this aspect insted of the fingers since they are in the foreground and out of focus. It is vital that this characteristic is pointed out due to the conserntration needed to be able to thread a needle, letting the audience know exactly how complex and therefore how much work this person is putting into their work. This is needed so that the viewers get a feel of the persons dedication to this 'project' and its importance it may have on not just the storyline but to the person themself.
- What costume/hair and make-up has been used and why?
This persons bruised and bandaged fingers tells us that they have been working hard and for a long while to accoumplish their task. This gives more detail into what may happen, resauting in the audience considering more questioning, meaning the viewer will become engaged into the plot and with wanting to find out the answers, continuing to watch further.
- How has the space been used?
The space is being used to its full extent by providing a clear, magnified image of the fingers, and the object that is beign held, to the extent that they are begining to get cut out of the frame.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
Light is hitting the fingers, making them the first visible portion of the shot that eyes will be attracted to. This is because the needle and thread blends in with the darkness of the backgound making them almost hidden to the eye. The backgrounds obscurity moulded with the needle could infer that it is being used for something dark/evil. Where the angel of light is beating down from gives the thread a ghoasly outline, making it seem as if souls are being sewn into this persons work at hand.
- What type of shot has been used and why?
Here, an extreme close up has been used to enlarge the fingers in which they hold a needle and thread. It is obvious that the eyes are supposed to be automatically attracted and focused on this aspect insted of the fingers since they are in the foreground and out of focus. It is vital that this characteristic is pointed out due to the conserntration needed to be able to thread a needle, letting the audience know exactly how complex and therefore how much work this person is putting into their work. This is needed so that the viewers get a feel of the persons dedication to this 'project' and its importance it may have on not just the storyline but to the person themself.
- What costume/hair and make-up has been used and why?
This persons bruised and bandaged fingers tells us that they have been working hard and for a long while to accoumplish their task. This gives more detail into what may happen, resauting in the audience considering more questioning, meaning the viewer will become engaged into the plot and with wanting to find out the answers, continuing to watch further.
- How has the space been used?
The space is being used to its full extent by providing a clear, magnified image of the fingers, and the object that is beign held, to the extent that they are begining to get cut out of the frame.
- What type of lighting has been used and why?
Light is hitting the fingers, making them the first visible portion of the shot that eyes will be attracted to. This is because the needle and thread blends in with the darkness of the backgound making them almost hidden to the eye. The backgrounds obscurity moulded with the needle could infer that it is being used for something dark/evil. Where the angel of light is beating down from gives the thread a ghoasly outline, making it seem as if souls are being sewn into this persons work at hand.
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-What type of lettering has been chosen for the titles and why?
The lettering throughout the whole clip has a scratched, handwritten effect. Because of this, it causes the audience to assume that there is a clumsiness and lack of effort coming from the film, embodying how the characters may act. Scraching is usually a destructive feature, done with a sharp object which can represent weapons, something that is closely related to the horror genre.
- What sound has been used and why?
Non-diagetic music is present in this whole clip rather than diagetic. This is because the sound is supposed to be heard by the audience rather than the characters, making them feel a sense of value. The reason for this is to engage and tempt the viewers to watching until the end.
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