3. SETTING
Not fully lit, shadowed, dark, probably night.
They’re at a swimming pool. (Poster saying
‘Splash’, steps to pool, changing cubicles, large water-
filled pool
which looks suspiciously like a swimming
pool)
Seems abandoned.
All these aspects add up to create
suspense, fear and a sense of insecurity an
evil.
4. LIGHTING/COLOUR
All very blue. Blue, white and black are the predominant
colours.
It is lighter where the characters are, darker
in the rest of the shot.
Sherlock’s face is shadowed. He is weaker,
he is hiding something, he is made to look
more challenging.
Blue is used for dramatic effect, it is cold,
it is night, it is scary.
5. FIGURE MOVEMENT
Sherlock moves confidently when Moriaty is there,
facing up to him, but moves a lot quicker and frantically
when he is gone.
Watson is very still at first. But then is very
hurried when Moriaty goes. He keeps a
brave face, and I scared of the bomb, but is
quick in getting it off. He is then quite
stuttered in movement, the shock had a
lasting effect.
Moriaty’s movements are slow which
creates a sense of power and knowledge.
6. EXPRESSION
Moriaty is quite a comical but weird character in
Sherlock. His expressions are exaggerated and
animated. They’re also quite creepy and evil.
Sherlock’s face movement is quite minimal
but always serious, and he is always
thinking.
Watson’s expression doesn’t seem to change
that much, it remains his trademark
‘slightly scared an confused’ look.
7. PROPS
There are two props used in this clip, the bomb and the
gun. If you didn’t know what ‘Sherlock’ was you would
be tempted to think you were watching a spy show.
the Gun: It’s black and metallic, it’s modern
day, city gun, looks quite new.
The Bomb: The various components and
wires enforce a futuristic feel. It seems like
modern technology and is what you
imagine a bomb to look like.
8. MAKE UP
They all look quite smart, clean-shaven.
Dealing with more ‘high-end’ criminals, not mixing with
gangs, etc…
