Throughout this clip I noticed that there was use of slow editing, there was never use of quick clips and flashing images. Using these long clips built up the tension and suspense because we are unsure of what may happen to the girl, leaving more for the audiences imagination and allowing us to prepare for what may possibly happen. This makes the audience sit on edge because the mystery and tension make the audience feel uncomfortable. This ultimately makes us build our relationship with the characters as we feel a sense of insecutiry and unsafeness for the girl, we are made to feel sorry for her and therefore hope that she escapes. With use of the setting, in a house, the audience also begin to feel vulnerable as it gives a feel of reality making it seem as if they were involved within the film because it feels extremely realistic and makes the viewers believe that it could happen to them at anytime. . This is conventional of the thriller genre because it increases the shock and surprise elements, also, building the enigma as we are unable to know what may happen to the girl.
In this clip there was also use of jump cuts. I noticed a jump cut when it shows Johnny then shows the girl trying to escape out of the window. Going straight from Johnny to her draws our attention to her trying to escape, presenting how scared she is and highlights the panic on her face. The audience then begin to build a relationship with the character because we worry and feel sorry for her. The audience also feel on edge and tense because we are not to know if the girl will make it out of the window also increasing mystery within the film. Jump cuts are typical of the Thriller genre because we can build relationships with the characters and we can fully engage in the film.
Reaction shots are also used within this clip of The Shining. Reaction shots are any shot in which reacts to the previous shot. We see the boy looking up at the girl who is trying to escape which is shown by the previous frame, hence, making it a reaction shot. With use of the long shot when we are shown the boy, we are given the setting of the scene which appears to be an abandoned house that has been caved in. From this reaction shot that shows the boy, it gives the audience hope that he will get help, however, it is made clear that if help is available, they may not be able to get into the house and therefore not being able to save the girl. In doing this, the audience are able engage within the scene and towards the girl. We are able to feel emotion towards the characters,we feel sorry for the little boy and the girl. Yet, mainly feeling on edge for the girl hoping she will be able to escape. The reaction shot is an indication of the Thriller genre and enhances the fear and horror.
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ReplyDeleteThe explanation that you have included, demonstrates your understanding of your sequence and the effect it has on the audience, but further discussion of the audience is needed, so that your analysis is more detailed.