Operator- Short Film (Post 1)

Operator

Mise en scene:

Costume and props- headphones are the prop but also apart of her outfit. She is wearing smart clothes suggest that this is a working environment, making it more realistic and is on a professional place.

Setting- The film is set at an emergency call centre, meaning her job is very important and can be stressful at times. The setting is quite basic and not over the top to capture the realism.

Lighting- the lighting is dark suggesting that it’s late at night and she is having to work for a long time and night, this will gain respect form the audience as she’s staying up to help people in trouble.

Expression- the women is shown to be concerned however she is also keeping a stern voice to emphasise the importance of the information that needs to be provided to her. She is shown to have genuine fear and concern.

Editing:

In this short film there isn’t much editing, this is so that the audience are able to concentrate and focus on the dialogue. It also makes the film more intense and keep up the suspense for the audience.

Sound:

There is a lot of dialogue and only provides one visual character. However, it is very clear there is someone else on the phone call who needs her help. You are able to hear what the person in the phone needs but is very hysterical.

The repeat of hello shows how the anxiety and the panic as if she’s getting ready for the line to go. But when the lady eventually replies you can see the relief on her face. Provides the reality and real expectations of the job as she tried to reassure the lady in the fire.

When she hangs up the phone silence creeps in for about two seconds as picks up again when the phone starts to ring. This shows a continuous loop of her evening and how she doesn’t really get to have a break.

Cinematography:

The camera moves slowly around, this gives the effect of a calm environment and not chaotic. This would be due to the fact that she needs to stay calm so that she can be rational when speaking to her customers.

The camera cuts to the operators face, close up, to reveal how she is actually feeling. She is shown to be anxious and apprehensive to know whether or not everyone is safe.