Micro analysis, sequence 1
The first sequence I will be analysing is from the movie, The Taking of Pelham, 1,2,3.
Camera:
-there was a variety of close up and extreme close up shots of the antagonist, this is effective as we are able to see their facial expressions and get an insight on how they are feeling without the use of dialogue. There is also an extreme wide shot and high shots in the beginning of the sequence to establish the location. The 180 degree rule was also used in the title sequence, this orientates the viewer and creates a more seamless title sequence. I also noticed that there is a 3 shot of the 3 antagonists in the rail way station. The key characters get more attention from the camera by having more close ups of their faces, the framing on props like the duffel bags or trains are significantly slower, this may be so the audience can pick this up to create some sort of context and highlight the importance of these props as they may be included in the plot later on.
Editing:
- The title sequence slows when you see close up shots of the antagonists, and then speeds up at the next shot, which in this case is wide shots of the city or the rail way stations. The credits are also edited in away that makes it appear integrated with the title sequence, for example the credits appear and disappear as the train travels, therefore it makes everything appear more seamless. The speed of the editing alternates depending on the speed and rhythm of the music. Image enhancement and special effects are shown in the control room. Also bars are used as a metaphor for the trains, as well as there being radial blurs when the main characters were shown.
Mis-en-scene:
- In this title sequence, i noticed that the antagonists were unidentifiable, by this i mean that they were wearing accessories such as beanies, sunglasses and large jackets, as if they were trying to hide their identity. By doing this the viewer will recognise that they are the 'bad guys' in the plot as they are trying to not be identified. Later in the title sequence there is a scene in the control room. The protagonist in the scene is wearing an all beige outfit, this may be to make the character seem like a normal, common person, nothing extraordinary due to his bland outfit. The construction workers are also all wearing the typical uniform seen on construction workers such as a working cap and an illuminated outfit.
Sound:
The music is fairly slow paced in the beginning of the title sequence when showing the location and the antagonists. Afterwards the music intensifies to become more dramatic which creates contrast from the previous eerie music. Diegetic sound- there is audio that comes from the actors when they are seen in the control room. Also, the use of non dietetic sounds are effective when you are introduced to the control room as it allows them to introduce typical office sounds, this makes the scene seem more realistic. When the 'bad guys' are seen, Jay Z's '99 Problems' is playing which is effective as the song is aggressive and fast paced, this makes the audience identify that the guys in the shot are seen as antagonists. However when the 'good guys' are seen, there is a less aggressive background music playing which is fairly calm, you can also hear the sound of the keyboard which is a general and ordinary sound to hear, making the characters seem very ordinary and normal. There are also other sounds that are not as recognisable however they still create an effect in the title sequence, these includes radio beeps and alarms, this contributes to making the scene and the control room appear more realistic. The music is cut in and out to the timing of the editing of shots, this makes the whole title sequence seem in rhythm with the surroundings.
Micro analysis, sequence 2
Micro analysis, sequence 3
For my last micro analysis I will be analysing the title sequence from 'Pain and Gain' which is also my favourite movie.
Camera:
In the title sequence there is a variety of different shots, of of them being an close up of Mark Wahlbergs face, possibly shot using a GoPro, this is effective as we are able to see his facial expression more specifically the face of distress whilst he is exercising. There is also a wide shot of the police cars pulling up which establishes the setting in the movie. As the lead character is running away from the police the camera is hand held therefore making the shot appear shaky which could be interpreted as looking into Mark Wahlberg's view as he runs away. There is also a low angle shot of the lead jumping, which is common in action movies as it shows the lead jumping from building to building in many different angles. There is also a mid shot of Wahlberg as he is running from the police, this is so we as an audience are able to asses his body language as well as being close enough to see his facial expression.
Editing:
In the title sequence the editing is similar to any usual action title sequence, a variety of short shots have been edited together to create a chaotic effect, also a lot of shots have been edited to become a slow motion shot which is then followed by a short shot at a normal pace, this is effective as it creates contrast between the two shots, also the slow motion shot shows men in uniform exiting a van with heavy guns, therefore by having this in slow motion it shows the audience that this is an important factor in the plot of the movie and that it should be noticed. Also I noticed that at 1:26 the shot starts to slow down mid scene, this begins when the turns his face towards the camera and this is effective as we as the audience are able to pay close attention and focus on his facial expressions more than we would of if it was kept at a normal pace.
Mise-en-scene:
In the beginning of the title sequence you can see Mark Wahlberg working out before he realises he is being chased, this is effective as it gives the audience context as many people like to exercise when they are stressed out therefore this can raise questions to do with whether or not Mark Wahlberg is worried about anything going on in his life. Also the way the lead is dressed makes the audience assume that he is either someone who may have no job or he may be in a job that includes him being extremely fit for example a body builder therefore he would be working out whenever he could. Also the men in uniform that leaped out of the van are holding guns which suggest that the lead is in legal trouble therefore with the use of props it gives the audience context.
Sound:
Through out the title sequence there is the same background music which consists of guitar chords however the music is not faced paced which makes the audience feel tense due to the build up. However when the title shows up on the screen the back round music cuts of to the sounds of weights hitting the floor, which later on links with the plot as the main characters are all body builders.
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