2. Cinematography: close-ups, establishing and panning shots to
show the characters and the setting. The majority of the plot is
revealed in the trailer as it is a sequel to the other saw films.
Sound: starts with a backing track to set a calm relaxing,
regular day mood in the village. The music then changes with
the use of a piano to a threatening soundtrack. Conventional
aspects such as soundstings and loud noises such as screams
are included throughout. Also they reference scary movies in
the trailer, using the catchphrase of the Scream franchise
“what’s your favourite scary movie?”.
Mise-en-scene: Begins in a normal urban town setting, on an
average day. Becomes dark and secluded at night. The ghost
mask is also a vital part of the mise-en-scene of the film and
also the phones which get used to make the calls are vital to
the film.
Editing: starts at a slow pace, builds up to increase tension as
a number of victims are show, the time between cuts becomes
much shorter (faster paced).
3. Cinematography: handheld angles and motion shots to
make it seem like the viewer is in the film. Also the idea
of a security camera is used to increase fear factor
and make it seem as it was based on a true story.
Sound: sound stings on pulsing moments, a slight
heartbeat sound effect to increase tension. Screams
and a fuzzy noise as the trailer cuts suddenly at the
end.
Mise-en-scene: normal clothes, normal suburban
house setting. Makes film scarier as it seems more
realistic. Handheld camera is used as a prop in the film
to make it seem like a person is filming true events.
Also same with security cameras.
Editing: quick cuts, no transitions, separated by
captions and fuzzy screens. Tension increased
throughout with quicker cuts and the use and lack of
background sound.
4. Cinematography: many close up shots showing emotions
and reactions of characters. Panning shots to establish
settings. Fades as a transition between shots that fit in
with the sound.
Sound: loud, quick sound stings, contrasts with the early
build up sounds which all move in the shot transitions.
Screams taken from the movie and a live audience,
showing the reaction they give to the film.
Mise-en-scene: dark rooms and atmosphere, blood,
isolated settings, dirty clothing similar to the other
movies in the series. Creepy masks, costumes and dolls,
all common conventions of a horror film. Sharp metallic
objects and machinery used violently.
Editing: Quick paced to fit with the sound and a fast,
energetic mood. Gives the idea of running to escape a
killer.
