This document discusses various film techniques used in a movie including camera angles like close ups and extreme long shots to show characters and settings. It also discusses aspects of mise-en-scene like the costumes of Tom Cruise in a suit and a lady in smart work attire. Sound techniques are also summarized like using non-diegetic music to build suspense and tension throughout the film.

1. Collateral

2. Camera angles Close up on main characters to show movement Extreme long shot Lots of bird eye views to show setting Opening shot on Tom Cruise shows he looks smooth but dodgy Shot reverse shot to show differences in status Two shot shows the relationship between the man and woman

3. Mise-en-Scene Tom Cruise wearing a suit shows high status Harsh lighting highlights character When it moves to night time, emphasises city Lady wearing makeup and smart costume with a briefcase shows importance and that she has a high paid job Photo of beach- shows his dream, more to him that just a taxi driver

4. Sound Selective sound when the suitcase is dropped and door shuts Non digetic sound used throughout Heavy beats- building suspense Music sets contrast, creates laid back mood Ambient sound- builds tension Abrupt music, stops when body falls from apartment

5. Editing Slows down at the start, emphasises the importance of Tom Cruise Fast cuts Speeds up, when body falls out of window Cuts between driver and tom when they are having a conversation