Genre: Thriller
Director: A. Niccol
Camera Techniques: Following the journey of a bullet, a very unique camera technique set behind the creation of a bullett, showing the sub-genre of the film-crime, and also the main character and different locations. However this camera technique is able to show typical camera shots such as the low angle of the smart looking officer, giving a powerful purpose to his position.
Editing: There is only one cut in the opening title sequence, an interesting technique allowing the titles to fit in continuosly with the title openings, and also giving a continous mood to the journey of a bullet.
Sound: The non-deigetic sountrack, 'For What Its Worth' by 'Buffalo Springfield', matching the mood of the opening, a calm and uncaring theme, implying the characters' viewpoint of his business, and suggesting genre of thriller. The digetic dialogue from Nicholas Cage suggests his sinister view on the world, war and his business. Also the use of 'breaking the fourth wall' when Nicholas Cage speaks directly to the audience is an interesting technique used.
Mise-en-Scene: The mise-en-scene is very interesting as it follows the creation of a bullet, allowing the audience to see the sub-genre of war and how it is all started through a single bullet. The costume of Nicholas Cage is a smart business like suit with a briefcase in a war-torn area, showing his dominance over these places and giving a strong view of his sinister business-minded chracter. Furthermore through the opening scene it further evidences the genre of thriller and crime in a huge weapon industry as seen through the use of continously changing locations and different types of characters met.
This is a very interesting clip to use, well done. Sections need developing a little: camera - some interesting shots worth mentioning eg. distance, angle, perspective, movement? What kind of edit and cutting between what and what? MES. location, lighting?
ReplyDeleteYes, i think this is also an interesting opening sequence. However, the effects with acquire a big budget which we do not have. So most of the techniques we will not be able to use. But we can get ideas for mise-en-scene and cutting rates.
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