Wednesday, 19 September 2018

Ghost Ship

 Camera 
 Sound (music, script, effects)
  • the opening shot is a long shot  with the ship placed in the centre. The producer uses intertextuality here as references towards the titanic is shown. 
  • introduced by light, slow and swirling camera shots and angles. 
  • Repetition of the birds eye angle is used for effect, displaying the two contrasting scenes - the opening was romantic and full of light whereas the other was covered in blood and horrific symbols. 
  • towards the end, the constant slash shots juxtaposes with the soft and lenient camera movements at the start. The speed also speeds up, foreshadowing that it is about to spiral out of control. 
  • Director 'chops' people by using mid shots, this also shows a sense of foreshadowing. 

  • opening scene portrays passionate and upbeat music - soft violins and soothing rhythms are played in the foreground - which gives an impression of a romantic film. 
  • As the film continues the music gets quiet and fades into the background, focusing on the wire. A sinister appeal is then used and the sounds of machinery is ominous. 
  • a myriad of sound effects are implied to create dramatic effect, especially a confusing aspect. 
  • Whilst and after the gory part takes place, everything is silent and still and the music suddenly stops - a sense of realisation. 

 Mise En Scene (lighting, setting, props, costume)
 Editing (cuts,transitions,       speed)
  •  pink swirly font is the audiences expectations on a romantic genre. 
  • starts with a dark setting; camera appears out of a dark mysterious sea and the sky is black. This foreshadows the darkness that is about to come. 
  • main singer is dressed in silky red. the colour red has two juxtaposing meanings; danger and love.
  • The man dressed in blue stands out from all the other staff (who are dressed in white, symbolising innocents and kindness) and he has a sinister appearance, indicating that he is a bad character. A few moments later he stands next to a limbless statue - the producer purposely uses irony here to show the possibilities of whats to come.
  • the wire stands above the flowers, signifying that life is about to end, as flowers embody the pureness of life. 
  • The small main girl is always surrounded by the staff dressed in white - a protection? 
  • during the sinister scene, a moonlit blue filter is applied to make the setting cold and dark. 

  • mixture of speeds and cuts, which change from soft and slow from sudden and jolted. Theres a constant 'back and forth' approach to build suspense and confusion. 




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