Tuesday 11 November 2014

The Missing analysis

This image is from the title sequence of The Missing. The reflection of the person in the building could symbolise guilt as the person in the image could have something to do with the missing child. The overlapping image is effective as it shows a contrast between the field and the grotty building. As there is a person in the image it  leads to a sense of mystery as to who this person is. Also, as the building is shown it could represent where the child was taken. There is a shadow over the building showing one light and one dark side. This could represent that the person isn't innocent as their head is covered by a shadow. The music is very eerie and it fits with the theme of the drama. It also makes the title sequence feel very creepy and fascinating. The camera angle is a low angle shot, showing the character to be big. This could be so the audience thinks that the character is a threat.


 There are two contrasting images here as in the background there is a statue and candles and it looks as if it is a church. There looks as if someone is in front of the statue praying. Possibly, they could be praying for the missing child and as the statue is a mother and her child, this could represent that the person praying is a parent of the child. The background image contrasts with the swimming pool as there is a reflection of a rubber ring in it. This could have been the child's toy, so this image could make the audience feel sympathy for the parents as the child is now missing. Also the statue contrasts with the dead flies in the swimming pool as it shows a mother and her child, this could represent life and the dead flies, death. So, the image gives mixed messages as to whether the child is alive or not and this keeps the feeling of mystery. The use of more overlapping images gives the audience a lot to take on board and as the image doesn't stay for long they will be inclined to know more. also the dark lighting adds to this effect as the background of the image isn't clear.





Monday 10 November 2014

location analysis

This is our location where we are going to film. We chose this area because we had been here previously and agreed it fits with our opening as we want nature to play a part in it. Also we believe this is original as most thrillers are set in cities.