Analysis of a Student Thriller Opening

Analysis of a Student Thriller Opening - MORTIFER

CAMERA : There was a point in the video where there was a big close up on the watch this makes the audience aware that the watch is something significant but also shows how the watch may mean the character has an eye on the time as he/she may need to be with someone or do something at a particular time.When the killer came to kill the victim , a low angle shot was used to show the killer to be more powerful.

EDITING:  At the beginning of the thriller opening a cross cut is used , at the start there was a guy in sitting on a bench in a opened spaced park when it moved on to a guy roaming around  in a children's park .This suggests there is a connection between the two situations but it also creates suspense as the audience will question what the link could be between the two situations.
A reverse shot is used when the two characters were talking on the phone , this shows the emotions and facial expressions of both characters but also carries on as a normal day , it builds the suspense for the audience.


MISE EN SCENE: Throughout the opening the seems to be natural lighting hence the fact the location is outdoors , to be particular the locations are mainly in parks but there are contrasts in the park as one is   an empty , open spaced park this illustrates the maturity in the character , however on the other hand the scenery is a children's park therefore shows the character uses this place to relax and meet up wit friends as every teenager does but it also suggests this may not be a usual place to be surrounded by danger until....
The costume of the first character consists of a long black coat and scarf suggests something mysterious about the character  as if he has something to hide. The other two characters are casually dressed therefore means they believe its a normal day ahead
The prop used is the gun which is the main element and also relates to danger as this prop was used to kill.

SOUND: At the point where the girl answers her phone, diegetic sound is used this could be to create an element of reality and it also gives the audience the urge to tell the character something terrible is about to happen.
Towards the end sound effects were  used this is when the gun shoots the bullet and a type of explosion sound is  then used.