2. The slow movement of the camera and
Shot 1 the fade to black transition which are
both done at a slow pace suggests that
something may lie beneath as the
camera gradually makes its way down
the column, this effect creates an enigma
and a sense of anxiety and the urge to
find out why the camera is taking longer
than it usually would, what lies beneath
and what is yet to come, engaging the
audience.
3. Shot 2
As the scene progressed it came to a
stop at what seemed like a
significant figure, this focus on the
object 'P2' makes the audience
wonder why the camera took a
pause there and as we see in the
other shot, it set off again back to its
original pace accompanied by
unusual slow Christmas songs, that
are usually sang with enthusiasm
and joy. This adds to the enigma and
creates a spookier environment as
the lonesomeness becomes more
significant whilst played alongside
the out of tune music.
4. Shot 3 The continuous subtle movements of the
camera suggest that something may be ahead,
this aspect creates a feeling that there could
be a sudden change in events, this keeps the
audience anxious as the camera progresses
further and further with minimal change in
pace but with the music continuously playing
as if it was a broken down record player, the
supposedly jolly Christmas songs in a secluded
dull area, which surroundings appear deserted
creates a cloud of confusion to where this may
lead on to.
The appearance of the text creeping in could
add to the absurd nature of the empty parking
lot which only contains one car, meaning that
the way it appears could indicate there is more
to it than what the eye can see, adding to the
enigma of the scene
5. Shot 4 : in the distance a car is spotted, and the
direction of the camera seems to be headed
towards the stationed car. At this point we
begin to realise that the camera is at first
person view, this is show because of the nature
in which the camera moves left to right, we
gather that the man may be intoxicated or
paranoid due to his surroundings this adds to
the realism, making the viewer feel as if they
are involved in the events.
The way in which the opening credits text
appears in each corner at this point could
indicate to the viewer that danger lurks in all
corners, enforcing the thoughts of a possible
change of events, adding to the enigma and
creating a real paranoia effect.
6. Shot 5 the centre of focus remains on the car and
how it appears to be the only one in the
parking bay, the significance of the car
increases as the camera approaches. It appears
to be left for a purpose as no-one is spotted in
the driver’s seat. As the person approaches the
car, the music begins to mellow with the sound
of jazz playing in the background; we see that
the words also begin to flow slower with the
tone of the jazz until there is a gradual fade,
and no instrumental is heard. Becoming a
sudden change in events as the anxiety builds
as he gets the car, continuously keeping the
audience engaged in why the figure seems to
be approaching the car with such caution.
7. Again in this clip we see the relevance to the
Shot 6 movie, as the sign P2 re-appears, this creates
significance around the object as in to why it is
constantly repeated and how it is relevant.
This keeps the audience thinking as
to why “P2” is shown in distinct
red/white colouring. How will this
impact or what sort of revelation
may occur as a result of this. Adding
to the enigma as the signs begin to
become stranger whilst the scene
progresses making the audience
ponder
8. As the car is approached
Shot 7 we understand that the
car belongs to this
specific person, but the
ambiguous nature of the
scene still manages to
build tension as to why it
is being approached in a
calm nature whilst being
the final person to be
leaving the parking bay
This effect makes us
wonder what the
persons job role is,
and why he may be
the last one leaving,
or why he has become
a figure of a strange
departure from his
“workplace”
9. Shot 8
The fade to black which
occurs when the camera
is moved behind the
pillar adds to the enigma
because we are made to
wait longer which delays
the time of why the
person is approaching
the car and the overall
significance of this event
10. Shot 9 The insert shot of the
key hole which opens
the boot of the
persons car gives us a
clear indication that it
belongs to him as he
approaches.
As we see it open and the
appearance of someone's eye is
directly opposite we understand that
there is something within the boot of
the car and makes us wonder what a
body is doing in the boot. Adding to
the enigma reinforcing the strange
situation
