The Fly- short film (Post 1)

The Fly

Mise en scene:

Props- A tooth pick is one of the props, giving off a tougher exterior. It may also be a way of distracting himself as he looks very nervous

Costume- The man has a watch on his wrist which he keeps looking at in anticipation, suggesting that he is nervous. He is also wearing a leather jacket, which is usually associated with 'bad guy act' or someone with attitude. At the end we see the guys coming out in masks telling the audience that they are trying to hide their identities.

makeup- The makeup that is used in this short film is to make the effect of blood. Adding gore to it helps to associate its genre. It also suggests to the audience that when the guys came out that they had killed or hurt the people in there.

Character expression and movements- At first he is very nervous, grips the stirring wheel and constantly taps it as if he cant just sit still. This is usually because someone is waiting on something, so therefore he may be nervous. When irritated he has aggressive movements Very irrational and Lack of control of his actions.

Editing:

J cut to make the audience aware of what is happening and heightens their hearing as this is the prime focus. You can hear a gun being loaded and set, giving away the genre, which is a thriller and crime. The audience don't know whether the perspective is of the criminals or officers. The mans voice is deep and is obviously the commander of what they are planning. They sound rushed and are given a 3 minute time limit.

The editing gets quicker to enhance the mans violence and frustration. When the camera flickers from one place to another it exaggerates a character's feeling and reaction. This is built up when he lashes out and smashes the car with a gun.

Sound:

Throughout the majority of short film we are able to hear the engine running. That suggests that he has kept it on to get a quick getaway. This gives the idea that they are the criminals and the man in the car is in control of the getaway.

Diegetic sound of a fly. Hinting at the fact that its trapped in the car with him as the sound is very prominent. The noise of the fly is irritating and annoying which provides an understanding into the character as inpatient and easily irritable.

Muffled voices behind the door. Shouting and very commanding, giving signs of aggression, this highlights that the men are here to rob a bank or store. This adds suspense to the film. The screams and gunshots from behind the door adds terror, fitting its genre of crime.

Cinematography:

Establishing shots are used to emphasise the chaos within the bank. This shot drives a curiosity to what is happening as it is never revealed what is happening, therefore the sound in these shots are very important to establish what is going on.

A close up is used when the the fly lands which drags the audiences focus to it. It also creates the illusion of the fly being the biggest thing around. Even though it is small, it still can take the focus from everyone around.