750 word Blog Analysis The shootout takes place on the streets of Los Angeles between a crew of professional bank robbers led by Neil McClary and the LAPD led by Lieutenant Vincent Hennen. This scene is a most across in tension building and realism. Mann’s direction focuses on realism emphasising the tactics and strategies used by both the police under criminals the use of high-powered firearms, the echoes of gun fires and the tragic positioning of the characters create a suspense experience for the audience. This film also uses enigma codes to create mystery. This scene is very technical as Mann uses long shots and wide shots to immerse the audience in the chaos of the fire fight the absence of the music enhances the sound of gunfire and sirens which causes the audience to feel the atmosphere and the city itself becoming the soundtrack. The setting of the downtown Los Angeles adds to the intensity of the scene the sprawling urban landscape becomes a character influencing th...
Mise-en-scene: Learner Response Teachers feedback: WWW: Appropriate setting Body language, setting +movements Casual clothing Use of props EBI: Script and shotlist Camera focus Teachers clothing (suit) Student Feedback: WWW: True to original Setting Dialogue accurate Similar actor placement Good use of groups Correct lines Lightning Body language Props Accurate Cuts EBI: Consistent Volume Clothing Sound More props Expressions Hair and Makeup Get male actors In-focus shots Own self assessment: I think for me I could have worked more on the showing facial expression when filming as I broke character a couple of times when filming. Something that went well is the filming and editing of the video and we managed to film up to 30 seconds. I think my planning helped me clarify what I needed to do and the script made me realise my lines and what to say when f...
Preliminary exercise: Research and planning 1) State the song you have chosen for your preliminary exercise. Scars to your beautiful - Alessia Cara 2) Choose at least three music videos similar to your concept and watch a clip or more from each. Make bullet-point notes on everything you watch, commenting on camerawork, editing and mise-en-scene. Nobody Gets Me SZA 1. Camerawork The camerawork in "Nobody Gets Me" is quite distinct and adds to the intimate, raw nature of the song. Close-Up Shots : The video prominently uses close-ups of SZA, often holding these shots for extended periods. This creates a sense of intimacy and highlights her vulnerability, as viewers can see her facial expressions clearly, feeling her emotions deeply. Handheld Camera : The camera movements often have a handheld, slightly shaky quality. This style makes the video feel more organic and personal, emphasizing a sense of authenticity, like we are ge...
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