This document provides an analysis of cinematography, sound, and mise-en-scene techniques used in the thriller film "The Butterfly Effect". It notes that the film breaks conventions by starting with a quote about chaos theory and with fast-paced action from the beginning. Titles are displayed over footage to not distract from the story. Close-up shots of a diary indicate it is key to understanding why the protagonist risks his life. Camera techniques like close-ups and tracking shots build a sense of the protagonist being persecuted and chased. Mise-en-scene depicts the protagonist in animal-like positions to seem like a dangerous, hunted creature.