2. The short film ‘Candy Crime’ uses mainly low key
lighting, emphasising the different themes
explored at the beginning. For example: gang
culture and crime.
The lighting also foreshadows future events which
take place in the film, such as the weapon being
pulled out.
The setting of the film revolves mostly around a
bus stop, showing it is set in an urban area.
3. Sound is used very effectively in Candy Crime. Firstly,
not much speech is used in the short film as most of
the story is told through action. However, the first time
speech is used in the film, it is by one of the males. The
line “give it to me!” is used towards the little girl, in a
very assertive manner illustrating the power struggles
between the two characters. This is an example of a
diegetic sound, as all characters as well as the audience
can hear it.
Sound effects are also used to full advantage in Candy
Crime, especially when the twist occurs. When the gun
is drawn, a suspenseful and sudden sound effect is
played creating a ‘shocked’ effect on the audience. The
audience is oblivious to the twist at this point and sees
this as a danger towards the little girl.
4. The music used in the short film is also very
effective. The main non diegetic soundtrack is
played at the end of film and has the sound of a
fast paced rhythm which portrays a victory for the
boys over the little girl.
5. Camerawork is very diverse in the short film. The
first shot used is a mid-shot of the group of boys,
immediately introducing them and the
surroundings. This gives audience an insight of
setting and characters.
The next shot then uses a long shot of the little girl
and the boys behind her following. This
foreshadows the storyline as she is shown in front
of them, which can be interpreted as her being
mentally more clever and coming out on top at the
end of the video.
6. A very effective point of view shot is also used in
the short film, taken from the little girls POV. As
she was sitting at the bus stop at this point, the
boys are shown as towering over her. Again, this
emphasises the power struggles between the group
of boys and the little girl.
An extreme close up is also used where the little
girl first sees the gun being pulled out. The shot
concentrates on the little girls facial expression
with the gun in the background illustrating her
feelings about the situation.
7. Shot Reverse Shots are used multiple times in the
short film. This creates an ominous effect as the
camera shows the little girls facial expression and
then switches to the action of the boy in the group.
The shot reverse shot is very effective as audiences
are able to see both characters expressions.
Straight cuts are also often used in Candy Crime.
This is a more simple cut but still has effect on
audiences. The straight cut is a quick transition
which, is used in Candy Crime to switch from the
view of the little girl to the boys.
