This is a text referring to this video which investigates the camerawork, editing, sound, and mise-en-scene in the opening sequence of "Saw". This analysis will help to understand how these media features are used
in this horror genre and how I could use them in my coursework.
Camerawork
02:43 The combination of a tilt after a reverse zoom to discover the dead body along with the room is used; the fluidity of the movement surprises the audience when the body is discovered. This also gives the audience the feeling of having their own point of view rather than of the character's, which immerses the audience deeper into the situation.
02:52 Close ups are used to firstly show the head of the dead body, the item in his right hand (recorder of some sort), and the item in his left hand (gun). These shots are used to show how important these objects are and hints to the audience that they will be important in the rest of the movie.
02:52 Close ups are used to firstly show the head of the dead body, the item in his right hand (recorder of some sort), and the item in his left hand (gun). These shots are used to show how important these objects are and hints to the audience that they will be important in the rest of the movie.
Editing
3:13 Jump cuts are used to show the panic of the character when he finds out he is in chains. It lets the audience understand how serious the situation is, and also helps establish this character's persona.
3:21 An eyeline match is used when one of the characters looks at the other. This shows this character's point of view and also informs the audience of how futile the struggling of the other character is in the situation that they are in. This suggests that the character watching is more logical than the other.
Sound
0:28 The sound of water slowly becoming more present until a character appears on screen underwater. This is the first sound which can be heard, and sets a tone of mystery which amplifies when a character can be seen submerged in water.
2:41 Non-diegetic sound is used in the background to intensify the discovery of the room with the dead body after the lights turn on.
2:41 Non-diegetic sound is used in the background to intensify the discovery of the room with the dead body after the lights turn on.
Mise-en-scene
1:10 Low key lighting is used for the first half of the opening sequence, leaving the audience in the feeling of mystery, same as the characters. It allows the audience to sympathise with the characters as they discover the room as the same time.
2:38 The setting of the opening sequence in in an almost empty place. It is covered with tiles, pipes, and is rusting at places. This gives off a cold impression and feelings of isolation, adding the the tone of the film.
1:10 Low key lighting is used for the first half of the opening sequence, leaving the audience in the feeling of mystery, same as the characters. It allows the audience to sympathise with the characters as they discover the room as the same time.
2:38 The setting of the opening sequence in in an almost empty place. It is covered with tiles, pipes, and is rusting at places. This gives off a cold impression and feelings of isolation, adding the the tone of the film.
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