The Vow
Use of Camera:
The scene starts with a high angle shot panning down into a medium shot of the couple walking out the cinema. The shot then cuts to a front view low angle shot, this makes the audience empathise with the characters as they seem happy and this makes the audience look up to the couple and relate the situation with their own lives. The camera then cuts to a long shot of the setting looking from the perspective of the characters eyes, this gives the audience a view of the setting and the romantic sight of snow, which is an indicator of the romance genre. It then returns to the low angle shot of the character as they huddle close showing the intimacy and love of their relationship. Also the couple are the main focus in the shot as they take the centre of the screen, this captivates the audiences attention to focus on their love and relate with the couple. The camera then cuts to a close up shot of the girls face from a side view, this shows the steam coming from her breath and her shivering showing a vulnerable side of her. The shot then changes to a low angle shot looking out the front windscreen at the man as he clears snow of the car. This shot suggests that he is strong and dominant as he induces the cold while the female gets in the car to warm up. This conforms to the stereotype that woman are weak and have to rely on men. The shot then cuts to a close up shot from the back showing the characters in close proximity suggesting they have a strong bond in their relationship. The couple then drive off. the camera then changes to a over the shoulder view with the main focus on either one of the characters, showing their facial expressions and the chemistry between the couple. This make the audience wish to have this relationship as everything seems perfect at the moment. The car then stops and the camera pans around the car showing the couple together in the car. This then changes to a medium shot of both characters sharing an intimate moment completely oblivious to the danger which is approaching. The shot shows the back windscreen with bright lights coming towards the car, this engages the audience and grabs their attention. The camera than changes to a long shot of the car and the lorry approaching showing the range in size of the vehicles and preparing the audience for what is going to happen. This then changes into a close up shot of the impact in slow motion, this this shows the detail of the crash and shocks the audience as it was unexpected. The girls then smashes through the front window screen in slow motion showing the detail of impact and lands on the bonnet in which then the camera zooms out into a high shot of her laying there. This suggests to the audience that she is going to be the most injured and also the angle shows her to be helpless and in a fragile state.
Sound: The first part of the scene features non diegetic sound such as the music which is quite calm and happy, it also is the main sound other than the diegetic sound of the characters dialogue. This sets a particular mood for scene and gets the audience to empathise and engage with the characters. The next scene uses more diegetic sound of the couples breath, this shows the audience more of the setting and starts to entice and transport the audience in to the environment of the film. The scene when the couple are in the car also features diegetic sound to create a moment and show the bond and connection between the couple. The couple then stop and then very faint non diegetic music starts to play this creates a mood change as the audience can see the truck approaching. Also the scene also uses diegetic sound to express the impact of the collision such as windows smashing, skidding of the tires and the initial crash. By using a mix between the two it creates a realism effect with the non diegetic sound enhancing and aiding the effect on the audience. The non diegetic music starts to increase as we see the devastation unfold and the woman crash through the window on to the bonnet.
Narrative: The scene starts showing a happy couple coming out the cinema, this engages the audience as they see the affectation and love that they share and relate it with their own lives. The audience then start to see the setting and that this romantic sight could also be a very dangerous place if they were to drive. The couple then get into the car and drive off listening to a song that enlightens the mood. The car then stops and the couple then share an intimate moment, however in the background the audience can see bright lights approaching this alerts their attention and attracts the audience to watch more. From the impact the girl crashes through the front windscreen onto the bonnet, this leaves the audience questioning whether the couple are going to be alright, or will they be injured. This makes the audience want to know more and keeps them hooked and makes them watch more.
Genre: There are many genre indicators in the opening sequence such as the close intimate bond the couple share with each other which shows the audience how strong and how much their love is for each other. Also the setting is a indicator that it is of the romance genre as snow usually connotes romance and love and happiness. Also the scene conforms to many stereotypes such as the man being strong and dominant and the woman being weak and vulnerable. The target audiences would mainly be woman who watch it, the idea of a powerful willing man who looks after the female is appealing and makes the audience connect with the characters and reflect the characters upon themselves. The mise on scene, such as the costumes, indicate that it is the romance genre as the woman wears a bright red coat. The colour red usually connotes love and passion however could connote danger which could foreshadow future events.
Sound: The first part of the scene features non diegetic sound such as the music which is quite calm and happy, it also is the main sound other than the diegetic sound of the characters dialogue. This sets a particular mood for scene and gets the audience to empathise and engage with the characters. The next scene uses more diegetic sound of the couples breath, this shows the audience more of the setting and starts to entice and transport the audience in to the environment of the film. The scene when the couple are in the car also features diegetic sound to create a moment and show the bond and connection between the couple. The couple then stop and then very faint non diegetic music starts to play this creates a mood change as the audience can see the truck approaching. Also the scene also uses diegetic sound to express the impact of the collision such as windows smashing, skidding of the tires and the initial crash. By using a mix between the two it creates a realism effect with the non diegetic sound enhancing and aiding the effect on the audience. The non diegetic music starts to increase as we see the devastation unfold and the woman crash through the window on to the bonnet.Narrative: The scene starts showing a happy couple coming out the cinema, this engages the audience as they see the affectation and love that they share and relate it with their own lives. The audience then start to see the setting and that this romantic sight could also be a very dangerous place if they were to drive. The couple then get into the car and drive off listening to a song that enlightens the mood. The car then stops and the couple then share an intimate moment, however in the background the audience can see bright lights approaching this alerts their attention and attracts the audience to watch more. From the impact the girl crashes through the front windscreen onto the bonnet, this leaves the audience questioning whether the couple are going to be alright, or will they be injured. This makes the audience want to know more and keeps them hooked and makes them watch more.
Genre: There are many genre indicators in the opening sequence such as the close intimate bond the couple share with each other which shows the audience how strong and how much their love is for each other. Also the setting is a indicator that it is of the romance genre as snow usually connotes romance and love and happiness. Also the scene conforms to many stereotypes such as the man being strong and dominant and the woman being weak and vulnerable. The target audiences would mainly be woman who watch it, the idea of a powerful willing man who looks after the female is appealing and makes the audience connect with the characters and reflect the characters upon themselves. The mise on scene, such as the costumes, indicate that it is the romance genre as the woman wears a bright red coat. The colour red usually connotes love and passion however could connote danger which could foreshadow future events.
No comments:
Post a Comment