3. Editing...
At the beginning of the extract when the cast and crew are being
credited, it then fades into the next scene.
This subtly makes the change from the introduction to the action.
4. Editingcontinued...
•Next we can see from the picture below another clear display
of an edit.
•When the woman is running in the forest area, there are a
series of jump cuts which show her from different angles.
•This allows the audience to see her in different ways- for
example, when it cuts to her face, we can see that she is worn
out and exhausted.
5. Editingcontinued...
•When the woman is in the office with the man, there a series of jump
cuts to the two characters during their conversation.
•This allows the audience to see which character is talking and also
see the other characters reactions.
6. Editingcontinued...
When there is a change in location from the forest where the woman
is completing the obstacle course to the office where she is meeting
with the man, there is a cutaway shot from the old location to the new
one.
This shows the audience the contrast between the two locations, the
main difference being how busy each location is.
8. Sound...
At the start we can hear a high pitched noise, this implies a
mysterious atmosphere.
Music like this sets the scene at the opening of the film
suggesting to the audience a possible theme.
When the girl is running through the forest we hear natural
noises of birds and rustling of leaves as she runs, this
confirms the location that we can see on the screen.
9. SoundContinued...
We can also hear -whilst the girl is running- panting
and fast pace footsteps which adds to the drama. This
builds tension and makes you think something big is
going to happen.
We also see another character in the beginning the
scene. The man coming to collect the protagonist
(Clarice). He has a deep masculine voice and other
male attributes such as his walk and styling which
clearly show his gender.
10. SoundContinued...
Their is a change in non-diegetic backing music to
represent the change in scene. This shows the
difference between the opening credits to the
important action.
Later on in the clip we can hear a diegetic sound of foot
steps and lots of background voices. This gives the
impression of a busy workplace. Most of the voices we
can hear are of a lower range suggesting a more male
dominated area.
11. SoundContinued...
The tense music comes back in to welcome the teacher
showing the audience that something important will
happen.
There is a silence when the protagonist looks around
the office. This lets you take time to look at what is
happening in the scene and not feel tense about any
action taking place.
13. Camera...
In the opening scene of the silence of the lambs, a long
shot of the woodland is used to establish the location
of the film.
We also see a close up of Clarice’s feet and then face
which reinforce the fact she is doing exercise.
When Clarice is in the office, the camera zooms into
her face which shows the audience her change in
expression.
14. Cameracontinued...
Tracking shots are used throughout to follow Clarice
around. This allows the audience to clearly understand
where she is at all times
A reverse shot is used to show conversation and the
changing expressions of the characters in
conversation
16. Mise-en–scene...
In the opening sequence of the film Silence of the
Lambs the micro element Mise-en-scene was used
throughout
At the beginning of the actual footage of the film there
was the protagonist. She was wearing very light
makeup and gym clothes
She was wearing this because she was exercising and
we know why she is doing this because at the
beginning you see a camera shot of the front of her
jumper and it says FBI.
17. Mise-En-Scenecontinued...
The protagonist stays in her gym clothes throughout
the opening sequence this could show that her job is
very busy and things change very quickly
When the footage of the film changes to the building
were the protagonist is based, the other workers are
wearing smart suits, this shows that the workers work
in a professional environment and with her wearing
gym clothes this makes the protagonist very out of
place.
18. Mise-En-Scenecontinued...
The protagonist stays in her gym clothes throughout
the opening sequence. This could show that her job is
very busy and things change very quickly.
When the footage of the film changes to the building
were the protagonist is based, the other workers are
wearing smart suits, this shows that the workers are in
a professional environment. The fact the protagonist is
wearing gym clothes makes her look very out of place.
