We decided to deconstruct different start clips of a different genre to compare the different techniques used, also to find the similarities in each clip to therefore use in our starting clip. We decided to use 'Secret Window' as it is a thriller which is closely linked with horror. However the difference between them is that a thriller is is a movie genre based on suspense, showing the victim's point of of view.Which differentiates from a horror which is more about showing horrible things on screen such as murders or torture.
The First still image shows the actor Johnny Depp which is the main character, he is looking directly into the camera, making the camera's angle: eye level. The clip of his head and face is used to show his expression, about what he is thinking about, thus linking with the use of non-diegetic sound to represent how his thoughts are used to narrate the story line and his actions. Other sounds which are included are diegetic sounds such as: the weather, the wind screen wipers and the engine of the car. Each of these sounds add to the setting of the scene and to how the clip gets straight into the film. The look on the main characters face can be seen as quite unsettling as you can see the rage and confusion.
The Second still image shows the main character; Johnny Depp walking in on his wife with someone else. The still image has a sound of, deep breathing and wind which mixes in with each other to create a muffled sound, thus blocking out the shouting that is happening. However you can still tell that this scene is quiet emotional because of the expression used by each character, also the movement of each creates the emotion too. The scene is quite dark which builds the tension for the audience. Towards the end deep and intense music starts to play which makes the audience realise the whole film is about to begin.
The Third still image shows the home of the main characters from an extreme long shot, thus creating the whole surroundings of the film for the audience. The clip then closes into the house of where the main character lives, whilst it does this the names of producers and actors are shown. In contrast to the shot before this shot is very bright and calming, until the audience realises what the music is like. The continuing piece of music which is repeated over and over again. The music is very mellow and created by the use of string instruments to add a dramatic effect. The repeated notes change frequency from high to low and from soft to loud, this builds up tension and almost mimics a heart beats pace.
The Fourth still image shows the house in a wide shot, thus showing more detail for the audience. Also the title of the film 'Secret Window' is shown at the bottom of the screen, to allow the audience to know the film is a bout to begin. The font colour of the title changes from white to red, which could symbolize the danger that may occur in the film. Again through this shot the music is continued still repeating and changing frequency.
The Fifth still image shows the window of the house after being zoomed into from the third still image. Thus giving the audience more and more detail of the house and where most of the film will take place. The shot continues to show names of producers, designer and who ever had contributed to the production of the film. Also the same music gets quieter and less apparent, until it eventually fades away all together.
The Sixth still image shows are main character in a mess with his back to the camera, with the words ' six months later' written at the bottom, this shows the audience how the starting clip of the film was in the past and was a memory, maybe even a dream of his past ,as the main character is asleep. During this clip we hear noises such as: birds and nature around him, these noises are off a diegetic sound, thus meaning they are heard by the character and the audience. These sounds are quite tranquil and peaceful; which is a contrast to what happens in the film and the genre being a thriller. In this clip there is a constant knocking at the characters door which continues until he gets up unwilling to answer it.
To view this clip follow the link below:
Start clip of 'Secret Window'
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