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The opening of a student film I’ve decided to discuss is Four Walls. I’m going to do this through the 4 key aspects which are mise en scene, editing, use of camera and sound.
Mise en Scene:
The location where Four Walls is set is one of its strongest successes. The enclosed environment creates an eerie atmosphere and portrays the theme of entrapment. The props such as the knife and pictures allow the audience to interpret the situation. We are instantly introduced to an enigmatic character, and they seem like a psycho which is depicted through her body language. The bloodstained, ragged and dirty clothing imply that she may have been trapped for a long time. Finally, the lighting is very dim, which suggests she is enclosed physically; this reinforces the theme of entrapment. The props such as the knife and blood imply gory violence and this is maybe foreshadowing later events of the film.
The location where Four Walls is set is one of its strongest successes. The enclosed environment creates an eerie atmosphere and portrays the theme of entrapment. The props such as the knife and pictures allow the audience to interpret the situation. We are instantly introduced to an enigmatic character, and they seem like a psycho which is depicted through her body language. The bloodstained, ragged and dirty clothing imply that she may have been trapped for a long time. Finally, the lighting is very dim, which suggests she is enclosed physically; this reinforces the theme of entrapment. The props such as the knife and blood imply gory violence and this is maybe foreshadowing later events of the film.
Editing:
The special effects such as writing coming off the page, the ghostly effect of the different shots of the actor, and the transitions (fade) all help in order to create a sense of surrealism and detachment of the character from reality which further adds to the entrapment.
The special effects such as writing coming off the page, the ghostly effect of the different shots of the actor, and the transitions (fade) all help in order to create a sense of surrealism and detachment of the character from reality which further adds to the entrapment.
Camera:
There are many different camera shots, mostly close ups, which show the character’s facial expression and show that they are being driven mad due to being trapped in this secluded, unknown (to the audience) location. This is one of my favourite parts to the opening because we never see any outside view of the place, which adds to the suspense and keeps the audience anxious to know what is going on.
There are many different camera shots, mostly close ups, which show the character’s facial expression and show that they are being driven mad due to being trapped in this secluded, unknown (to the audience) location. This is one of my favourite parts to the opening because we never see any outside view of the place, which adds to the suspense and keeps the audience anxious to know what is going on.
Sound:
One key element in the success of Four Walls is the sound as it creates suspense and builds tension. The non-diegetic sound effects added create a sense of mystery. The Foley sounds of the girl banging on the metal walls are very realistic and works perfectly in time with the actions, which is why at first glance, it may not be very noticeable. Finally, the music also really helps to engage the audience as it is creepy and suspenseful.
One key element in the success of Four Walls is the sound as it creates suspense and builds tension. The non-diegetic sound effects added create a sense of mystery. The Foley sounds of the girl banging on the metal walls are very realistic and works perfectly in time with the actions, which is why at first glance, it may not be very noticeable. Finally, the music also really helps to engage the audience as it is creepy and suspenseful.
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