Technical audit of Bait Tutorial

The Bait Tutorial introduced us to the programme 'Final Cut Pro'. Final Cut Pro is s programme that allows us to edit through clips of video, enabling us to use various shots in our thrillers, this is important in a film as we as the audience feel comfortable watching aswell us showing us relevant information to creat the emotions and atmospheres our thrillers intend to. The Timeline is where media can be cut together into a sequence, therfore we see various shots, all of which come together accuratley. For e.g. a match cut can be shown of someones hand reaching for food, but then of the subjects mouth. The Canvas is where the edited production in the timeline can be viewed, this is helpful in showing and repeating our clip so we can continuously make changes and edit to produce a successful piece. Extract from clips are indicated by pressing 'I' at the start of the clip and 'O' at the end, abbreviating 'in' and 'out'. These rushes are simply dragged down to the timeline and edited further. The positions and sizes of these windows can be changed, but by default the Browser is positioned at top left, with the Viewer and Canvas to its right, in that order, and the Timeline below. There is also a small Toolbox window and two audio-level indicators for the left and right audio channels. Some eg of tools the Final Pro Cut programme has is the Razor Blade Tool, which enables us to cut anywhere within the clip. We can also apply a dissolve shot by simply pressing 'command' and 'T' whilst the line is where we want it in the clip.

Art of the title; Sherlock Holmes

The tile sequence starts with a close up of a picture of two men and then zooms out to reveal a newspaper article. This suggests to the audience that the events in the movie could be factual. The camera then zooms in at fast pace to a heading of the newspaper. The title is possibly in a Times New Roman font and looks as though they have been typed using a typed writer. This immediately suggests that the movie is set in a Victorian period. The yellow paper that makes the background for the title seems to be old and used, this along with the writing on the top and bottom of the title that looks worn, are more indications that this movie is set in the past and not the present. Sherlock Holmes is a old name and suits the period that the movie is set in. It is also a well recognisable name from the books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The lighting on the title is soft and sort of luminates the page with a flickering effect suggesting it is lit by candle light also a connotation of the Victorian period. After the title of the film is shown the shot cuts to a close up on a street sign which says Baker Street. The sign is also possibly in a Times New Roman, is also looks worn and is sitting on a brick wall. This tells the audience that the movies first scene is set in industrial Victorian London.

The art of title sequence.

In the sequence Sherlock Holmes main titles we see that the font of the titles is very bold and old fashioned which illustrates the fact that the theme of the film is set in the Victorian era. The title seems to to be in New times roman font, which is very black and bold standing out from what appears to be an aged paper background created by special effects. This gives the type written effect again emphasizing the timing of the film. We later see a close up shot of a signage which states 'Baker street', it obvious to say that the sign is a old post code sign establishing where the setting of the film is going to take place. The old patterns around the signage again has connotations with the whole Victorian theme. The camera then starts to zoom out and goes into an arial shot of 'Baker street' establishing the area.

End credits

The font style used for the end credits is calligraphy styled, this also holds an old fashioned/Victorian effect to it. The frozen shots emerging into a sketch like photo again has connotations with the fact that its Victorian-like as there was no graphical technology during this time period, so its obvious to say the editer's wanted to stay in connotation with the Victorian theme.

The Art of Title Sequence

Sherlock Holmes Main Titles

The main titles sequence of 'Sherlock Holmes' is shown in a bold font, perhaps Times New Roman, it appears quite old fashioned style font, it suits the Victorian era in which the film is set. His name stands out on the paper background and foreshadows the strong powerful character we may come to see in the film. 'Aids police' is faded but still visible. Within a flash, 'Baker Street' road sign appears, the use of this type of signage is that it helps to establish the place and setting of the entire film, it suggests certain significance about this place also. The camera slowly zooms from this shot and we are exposed to a sudden exploration of 'Baker Street'. A panning aerial shot explores the streets, a busy road of men and women, obvious to the fact that this film is set in a Victorian era. The opening image is of Sherlock Holmes himself, effects are used to implement this into a photograph on a newspaper, which appears to be from a Victorian era also. The movement is quite fast paced therefore suggesting the film holds some action aspects.

End Credits

The font used for the end credits is calligraphy styled; it too holds an old fashioned aspect to it. Whilst this suits the era of the film the shots which vary from mid shots to aerial shots, appear like photos and turn to sketches, ink spreads on this paper. This shows the significant events in the film and freezes them whilst the credits appear in the frame also. The movement of the camera is considerably fast paced; it adds a action filled aspect to this type of thriller. 'Sherlock Holmes' once again appears on the end credits, however this time it is in calligraphy style font, with connotations of the Victorian era as ink was used during that time in order to write. The paper appears yellowish with red splatters and so on.. Again connoting Victorian era and highlighting its thriller aspect. Here is the video and link to watch the end credits to Sherlock Holmes; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw_x276kLDA&feature=related

This photo is meant to express the feeling of depression. You can see that everywhere else behind the subject is colourful and bright yet the main subject is wearing black and looking down which has connotation towards depression. The subjects all round body language shows that their in a deep thinking zone, sad and mouring. Also the fact that the subject takes up most of the frame whilst the background is empty and still, emphasises his loneliness linking back to depression.

Photo Words Activity

This is an image of an outdoor surrounding, the word behind this photograph is 'mysterious'. It appears to be a point of view shot therefore we can put ourselves in the shoes of the person who is watching, which would leave a mysterious feeling within us. The tree seems more clearer that the rest of the picture which takes up most of the frame, this highlights the fact that this is a point of view shot as realistically the tree would be more clear to us being closer. The rest of the image is quite blurry and pix elated, emphasising on the fact that they are being watched, there are 3 people in the frame, and one person watching, exaggerating the element of mysteriousness. Trees and buildings within the frame make this scene more realistic and contradicts the word 'mysterious' as it is not likely to exist in this sort of public environment.

This is an image of a busy metropolitan 'city' road, many of its features show this as well as enhancing its realism. The image frames many buildings, cars, roads, pedestrians. This is helpful to see using a low angle shot, as it explores all of these features in one photograph, more than one might be able to see with an eye. The red bus comes as a focal point within the picture, it draws attention and emphasises on the 'city' atmosphere. Many billboards and construction sites are also visible therefore connoting a commercial and city like environment.



The word being expressed within this photograph is 'depressed'. While the meaning and expression may be obvious there are other factors within the frame that help to highlight on this view. Firstly the subjects black dull clothing, immediate connotations of this are sadness, therefore symbolic of the word 'depressed'. All of this is contradicted with the green natural surroundings help to emphasise to the 'depressed' atmosphere as they contrast dramatically. The males body language, of his head being down and hands cupped together, give the impression he is in deep thought also. All of this exposed within a mid-long shot, it shows his whole body so its clear and able to illustrate his emotions.

This image clearly connotes 'happiness'. Whilst the subject is jumping, this moving image shows her active body language which all suggest happiness. Her facial expression consist of a smile, and her arms in the air, all clear symbolisms of happiness. This is supported with the natural surroundings, being green and trees surrounding her, her liveliness is similar to the environment. This is a mid long shot too so we are able to see her actions clearly through this. Her mickey mouse top also brings happy connotations, as it is a fictional Disney character often giving a light hearted feeling.

Suspense in Marathon Man

Marathon Man

The extract in Marathon Man 'is it safe' where Mr Szell repeatedly questions Babe, immediately we are tense as the scene begins with a dark room, connotations of this are fear and vulnerability. The silence and communications between the two men that enter the room contributes to this feeling, we feel empathetic towards Babe as we are confused as to what is going on. The spotlight he is placed under increases anxiety levels as all focus is on him. The chair, towels, table are all props and objects which make us feel all the more unaware of the situation, like Babe we too are filled with tension to know what will happen. When Mr Szell enters the room, a familiar and recognisable antagonist, the power and controll he holds is even more exagerated as well as the fact that Babe is tied up; this too highlights his vulnerbility. The continuous silence up until Mr Szell questions "Is it safe?" participates to create high levels of tension/anxiety. Mid shots of the two guard men, shown in a shot reverse shot to Babe, shows expressions which illustrate who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist in this situation, this extremley identifys suspense as we do not know what will happen. Whilst Mr Szell asks a contiuous six times "Is it safe?" the shot reverse shots allow us to feel empathertic toward Babe, as he does not know what Szell is implying, but nor do we. Whilst Szell rolls out a dentistry kit we fear of what he might do to Babe. A close up shows Babes reluctancy whilst another man hold tight grip of his face. Mr Szells evil character is foreshadowed within his actions, however this is contradicted through his very calm persona in this extract. A final time Szell asks "Is it safe?" followed by a excruciating scream from Babe, this is where the suspense is ended with a rather dramatic shock, we as the audience feel his pain within his scream.

definition of Suspense 22/01/10

excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"

Definition of suspense

The feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions.

Detailed Analysis of The Shining

The Shining opening is assisted by a sombre toned deep trumpet sound, it is slow therefore immediately creating a tense atmosphere which contributes to the feelings of suspense in the clip. The sound is rather repititive and suggests it is leading to something, straight away arousing suspense through patience as we become eager to see what will happen.

The frame is filled with landscape of mountains and sea, as the camera slowly zooms in and pans the scene, the tall mountains share connotations of power and strength and help to create a sense of fear. More sea and sky is visible, it looks desolate and iscolated, and integrates a fear within the audiences perceptions as we are imagining what it would be like to be in similiar surroundings. Although it may suggest calm and relaxed feelings, the music and the slow paced camera movement undermines this making us feel tense and anxious.
The slow fade transition exposes an aerial shot of trees, a long road and a car. The car becomes the main focal point in the shot and this makes it seem as if it is a prey to the audience. We become eager to see where it goes, as our eyes follow the it. The fact that the yellow car is the only car on the road, immediately creates a sense of vulnerability and seems iscolated, therefore increase levels of suspense as the audience wonder in deep anticipation.

The fact that these surroundings seem deserted suggests it is not a place were people often go, implying some kind of warning. The camera zooms closer to the car, as it follows. The car goes down a long road, on the edge of a mountain, increasing anxiety levels. A high pitched bird like sound plays, with 'creepy' connotations, this immediately mixes with the frame and work together to form suspense. There are several roads in which the car follows down, it uses ellipsis cut to show the car in different areas, suggesting it has travelled a long journey and also leaves the audience pondering.
The car is now driving down another long road, in between hills of trees, it seems overshadowed by this. Negative connotations are held with shadows, of ghosts and general fear, foreshadowing that this is leading to something bad.
It leads in to a dark tunnel, this is where anxiety levels reach a climax, and we are fearful for the car as well as ourselves. Although more cars are apparent in the frame now, we are still focusing on the yellow car being followed. This whole concept of following contributes to ratings of suspense.

The final shot within the clip is of a large house, suggesting a link between the car and the house. The thought that the clip leaves us in, helps to create suspense as the audience do not know what is going to happen. Many cars are parked outside, and this attempts to arouse different audience perceptions of the situation. The bird like sound becomes louder here suggesting a significance about the house, it almost sounds human like and therfore we as the audience, feel fearful and confused.

The opening to The Shining:

Detailed analysis of thriller Clip in class

The opening shot is a establishing shot of a desolate area. This creates a sense of emptiness and shows that there is no one cohabiting the area. The non diagetic music over the shot is somber creating a foreboding and tense atmosphere from the start. The shot then cuts to an aerial shot of a car.

Definition of suspense

The state or quality of being undecided, uncertain, or doubtful.

Definitions Of Suspense

Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work.
I studied Alfred Hitchcocks film, Psycho for GCSE, his films are paticularly famous for arousing a significant amount of Suspense!